COASTAL COLLECTION
Ivory Spider Mum
Description
Coastal Collection — Spider Mum Ceramic Wall Art
In times of crisis, I've found that people develop peculiar attachments to wall art. While my sister spent months creating decor from old buttons and dental floss, my latest obsession – a ceramic carnation in ivory, like January's birth month flower rendered in porcelain perfection – feels almost reasonable.
"It's meant for people born in January," I explained to my partner, who caught me studying our wall with the intensity of someone decoding ancient runes. "Though really, it looks more like what would happen if winter decided to bloom and then freeze itself for posterity." The ceramic piece came with a keyhole mount that my mother insists looks like a tiny snow angel from behind. But there's something perfect about its modest size, like it's mastered the art of making a statement in whispers.
I hung it on the wall, replacing a dubious attempt at abstract art that might have been hanging upside down for years. The ivory carnation transformed our room from a space where we merely existed into somewhere that felt curated, as if winter herself had taken up interior decorating. Every time I look at it, I imagine it's quietly celebrating its role in elevating our decor from "random wall coverings" to "thoughtfully chosen art," while simultaneously reminding me that I still haven't bought a birthday gift for my January-born cousin.
One Screw. No Maintenance. Never Wilts.
The Perfect Gift for Flower Lovers
The Ivory Spider Mum is part of Chive's Coastal Collection — handmade ceramic wall flowers in an ivory and white palette designed for coastal, beach house, and Hamptons-style interiors. By a studio exhibiting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for 13 consecutive years. Mounts with one screw, never wilts, has not once dropped a petal. As featured on Oprah's O List. Ships to 40+ countries. Available on chive.com and chive.ca.
Product Detail:
- Material: Ceramic
- Glaze finish: Glossy
- Mounting: Keyhole for Wall Hanging
- Packaging:
- Glaze Variation: Natural variation between pieces
- Year Designed: 2023.0
Wall hanging
- Choose your spot — works on drywall, plaster, or wood panelling.
- Hammer a small nail at a slight upward angle (about 30°).
- Slide the keyhole slot on the reverse onto the nail head.
- Adjust to level. Rests flat with no visible hardware.
Table & shelf display: Equally beautiful propped on a shelf, mantle, or side table. Pair with books, candles, or a small pot.
- Dust with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush. Do not use wet cloths or liquid cleaners.
- Keep away from direct moisture, steam, and outdoor conditions. Indoor display only.
- Handle by the base or stem — avoid pressure on individual petals.
- If storing, return to original gift box with foam insert for protection.
Shipping
- Free shipping: Orders $200+ within the US
- Standard: 5–8 business days, Express 2–3 business days (at checkout)
- International Ships: to 40 countries — rates at checkout
- Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box
Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.
Have a cool shop? Know someone that does?
Three ways to display it
Stunning table accent
Prop on a table, shelf, or beside books.
A gift that arrives beautifully
Beautiful Signature box. No wrapping needed.
Ready to hang wall art
One screw. No Frame. Solo or gallery wall
Original designs since 1999
Every Chive piece starts in our design studio — with a flower sketch, a glaze palette, and a standard we've been refining for 25 years. Original designs, never mass-market. As seen in Oprah's O List.
How to Hang Ceramic Flowers?
One discovers these flowers, each bearing a secret: a tiny keyhole nestled in the back, waiting for its destiny. The ritual feels almost predetermined - reaching into that dusty jar of orphaned screws, the ones squirreled away over countless home projects. Those odd bits of metal, collected like precious coins, finally finding their purpose. A quick twist of the drill, and there hangs beauty, supported by hardware whose previous life remains a mystery.
