This Week, It's All About... Bumble Bees
Beekeeper's Guide
Packed with beautiful illustrations, practical advice and yummy recipes, the Beekeeper’s Bible is an illustrated guide that covers every facet of beekeeping, from its history to how to harvest and use honey and beeswax. A great gift idea for home gardeners and cooks!
Available at: West Elm
Retail: $17.99 (no longer available)
Picture Frame
A decorative gold bee takes this natural linen frame from simple to sophisticated. Its neutral design with whimsical gold accent makes this frame a welcomed reminder of summer and a go-with-all accessory for any room in your home.
Available at: Layla Grayce
Retail: $38 (no longer available)
Flatware Set
It’s hard to resist this charming 5-piece flatware set tipped with the Napoleonic bee. A symbol of empire and sovereignty during Napoleon Bonaparte’s reign over France (c. 1804), the bee has become a playful reference to political history and a stately motif for refined interiors.
Available at: Horchow
Retail: $18
Wallpaper
Inspired by a silk scarf found in Josephine Bonaparte’s bed chamber, this regal Farrow & Ball wallpaper features an enchanting myriad of bumble bees and cheeky polka dots. Available in eight colourways, this hypnotic design inspires a beguiling sense of childish innocence and playfulness.
Available at: Farrow & Ball
Retail: $225 / roll
Spicy Honey
Each Bees Knees bottle is filled with honey from independent beekeepers in the Hudson Valley and spiced with a unique combination of chili peppers. Natural, gluten and nut free, this honey is delicious on pastries, cheese and drizzled on savory treats.
Available at: Terrain
Retail: $20
Caramel Chocolate
With a liquid caramel center and caramelized honey taste – it’s no wonder these bee chocolates are a top seller. Its unique flavour comes naturally from fragrant basswood honey supplied by Draper Family Apiaries in Millerton, PA. Each chocolate bee is hand painted with a paper-thin layer of yellow and black cocoa butter.
Available at: John & Kira's
Retail: $29.95
Ceramic Planter
An elegant addition to a kitchen windowsill or patio garden, this ceramic planter bears a hint of stately style. This charming planter is a simple eight-inch pot in the classic flared shape with a matching saucer for effortless coordination.
Available at: Bliss Home & Design
Retail: $50 (no longer available)