FRANCE COLLECTION
Milk Teal Tahitian Gardenia
Description
I stumbled upon a ceramic flower at a shop that I’m pretty sure only exists to trick people into thinking they’re cultured. It’s a medium-sized gardenia, teal, with the kind of boldness that only comes from something pretending to be nature. The flower has a keyhole on the back, which means it's meant to be wall mounted. The shop called it wall art decor, but I’m convinced it’s a scam to convince us that things like this belong inside homes, rather than next to the checkout counter of a suburban gift shop.
I thought about it for a while before purchasing it, trying to figure out where it would fit. Maybe the kitchen, where nothing has ever been real anyway? Or in the nursery—because surely a teal gardenia would complement the pastel-themed disaster that is most modern-day nursery art. In the end, I hung it above the couch, and now it’s a strange, slightly sarcastic reminder of how much we’re willing to pay for something that looks like a flower but is more like a reminder that we’ve failed at cultivating taste.
It doesn’t quite belong anywhere, but that’s okay. As wall art decor, it’s found its place in the world—just not the one it thought it would.
Product Detail:
- Material: Ceramic
- Glaze finish: Glossy
- Mounting: Keyhole for Wall Hanging
- Packaging:
- Glaze Variation: Natural variation between pieces
- Year Designed: 2025
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.
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.
