What are ceramic wall flowers?

Ceramic wall flowers are handmade decorative flowers crafted from ceramic and mounted directly on your wall. Chive's ceramic flowers attach with a single screw, never wilt, and never need water - permanent, maintenance-free wall art that looks better than real flowers and outlasts every bouquet you've ever bought.

How do Chive ceramic flowers attach to a wall?

Each flower has a keyhole mount on the back that slides onto a single screw. Works on drywall, plaster, and wood. No special tools, no damage, no drama. One screw, one flower, done.

What is the Birth Flower Collection?

The Birth Flower Collection is a set of twelve ceramic wall flowers, one for each calendar month, representing the traditional birth flower for that month. Each flower is available in multiple glaze colours and comes with gift packaging. The collection is designed as a birthday, anniversary, or new baby gift. January is carnation, February is violet, March is daffodil, April is daisy, May is lily of the valley, June is rose, July is larkspur, August is poppy, September is aster, October is marigold, November is chrysanthemum, and December is narcissus.

What rooms work best for ceramic wall flowers?

Any room. Living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, entryways, bathrooms. They're particularly popular as bedroom wall art and living room statement pieces. The short answer is: if it has a wall, it works.

What is the difference between the English Garden, France, Japan, and Coastal collections?

The English Garden Collection features roses, lotuses, and dahlias in pastel and earthy tones. The France Collection uses poppies and peonies in harvest and Mediterranean colours. The Japan Collection - sometimes called the Japandi Collection - uses muted, mineral glazes on asters, marigolds, and lisianthus. The Coastal Collection uses ivory, white, and sand tones on rose forms.

How long has Chive Studio been operating?

Chive Studio was founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2004 by Todd Newgren. The studio has designed ceramic wall flowers, plant pots, and vases for over two decades, designed in Toronto and made by hand. It is stocked in more than 200 institutions worldwide, including the Getty Museum, SFMOMA, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Royal Ontario Museum.

Does Chive ship internationally?

Chive ships to more than 40 countries worldwide. Separate regional stores serve Canada (chive.ca), the United Kingdom and parts of Asia (chiveuk.com), and Europe (chiveceramics.com). The US store at chive.com ships internationally where a dedicated regional store is not available. International shipping is available at checkout.

Turning Your Indoor Jungle from Tragic to Magic: Chive Tips for Plant Perfection

Welcome to Chive Blogs, where every houseplant gets a chance to thrive—and so do you. Our tips on houseplants, pots, and decor will save your indoor jungle from disaster. From fending off a fern-cicle to avoiding the silent treatment from succulents, we’ve got you covered. Get ready for advice that’s as fresh as morning dew, ensuring your indoor garden is the envy of your office and maybe even your snooty neighbor.

Shido seed packets for vegetable and floral category, by Chive Studio

Are Seed Packets GMO? The Honest Answer

Tagged: Shido Seed

Are seed packets GMO? No—home garden seed packets, Shido included, are never genetically modified, since GMO seed is only made for large-scale commercial crops. The non-GMO badge is true but tells you nothing useful. What actually separates good seeds from bad will surprise you.

Shido Heirloom Tomato seed packet illustration, by Chive Studio

Heirloom vs Hybrid Seeds: What Actually Differs

Tagged: Shido Seed

Heirloom seeds aren't automatically better than hybrid seeds—each suits different goals, from saving seed year to year to fighting off disease. The real difference is genetics, not quality. Here's what actually separates them, and which one your garden needs this season.

Set of colorful floral Shido Seed packets with floral design on a soil background by Chive Studio

Do Seeds Expire? How Long Do Seeds Last

Tagged: Shido Seed

Seeds don't expire — they lose viability as oxygen depletes stored energy, and vacuum sealing is the fix. Chive's Shido Seeds are vacuum-sealed, germination-tested, and stocked at the New York Botanical Garden. Your drawer of paper packets deserves a harder look.

Growing Zinnias: Essential Care Guide - Chive Studio

How to Plant Zinnia Seeds | Shido Seeds Guide

Tagged: Shido Seed

Zinnia seeds germinate in 7 days and bloom all summer long. You plant one packet thinking "a little color." By August, the zinnias have taken over. Learn the one rule that keeps them blooming — and why you should plant twice as many as you think you need.