What is that Bee in the Daffodils?
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Hand blown bee from a St. Louis blown glass art studio. (Charlotte Ekker Wiggins photo)
“Charlotte is that a bee in your flower arrangements? What is that bee in the daffodils?” - Clara
What is that Bee in the Daffodils?
Hi Clara, that is indeed a handmade glass bee in my small desk flower arrangements.
I purchased it for $10 at a St. Louis glass institute. It was the only one they had. At the time I was making the rounds of St. Louis with visiting family and didn’t know what I would do with the delicate, 1-inch piece. Other people collect baseball caps, t-shirts, spoons - but I though the bee was a great memento of a family vacation.
The glass bee is about an inch long. It has a wire attached underneath so I added more wire that I can bend to the appropriate height so the bee seems to be flying over the flowers.
I also have some handblown clear glass bees made in my hometown. I use them as Christmas tree decorations. I have also used them hanging from a basket handle for some custom gift baskets we’ve put together over the years.
Glad you spotted her.
The glass bee in one of my writing desk flower bases. (Charlotte Ekker Wiggins photo)
My flower arrangements are not complete unless there is at least one bee!
