Everyone gets the itch to play Cupid on Valentine’s Day, and we at Home&Garden are no exception. The only difference: The two parties we tried to set up weren’t actually people. Our mission was to find the perfect flowers for five fabulous vases. We asked Gretchen Staubly from Flora (florachicago.com) to play matchmaker. Did love bloom? You be the judge.
The vase: Capiz shell squares on glass. Measures 4 1/2 inches in diameter by 4 inches high. Cost: $19 at Guava, 3327 N. Broadway. 773-348-2432. www.shopguava.com.
The flowers: White oriental lilies, $9 per stem
Why they’re made for each other: “I love the look of white on white, and the lilies and the shells both exude sophistication and elegance.”
Perfect for: The Audrey Hepburn in your life
The vase: Recycled newspaper and magazines with a resin lining; made in Vietnam. Measures 8 1/2 inches in diameter by 11 inches high. Cost: $44 at Guava, 3327 N. Broadway. 773-348-2432. www.shopguava.com.
The flower: Red Gerbera daisies, $2.50 per stem
Why they’re made for each other: “The red daisies pick up on the fun energy of the eclectic vase.”
Perfect for: Your low-maintenance, free-spirited love interest
The vase: Carved mango wood with glass insert. Measures 15 inches high. Cost: $50 at Symmetry, 1925 W. Division St. 773-645-0502. symmetryshowroom.com.
The flowers: Green Goddess calla lily, $9 a stem
Why they’re made for each other: “The organic colors and tall, simple lines complement each other.”
Perfect for: Boyfriends, husbands and dads
The vase: Simon Pierce’s Warren series. Stoneware with a celadon crackle glaze. Measures 3 inches by 10 inches. Cost: $55 at Sawbridge Studios, 153 W. Ohio St. 312-828-0055; 1015 Tower Ct., Winnetka. 847-441-2441. www.sawbridge.com.
The flowers: Lavender tulips, $2 per stem
Why they’re made for each other: “Celadon and lavender make a simple, sweet and soothing combination.”
Perfect for: Your first date, or Mom, or both
The vase: Three Sphere. Hand-formed, mouth-blown glass from Tiffany’s contemporary collection. Measures 9 1/2 inches high. Cost: $250. Call 800-843-3269 or go to www.tiffany.com for locations.
The flowers: Sandersonia, $5 per stem
Why they’re made for each other: “The bold colors fit well together, as do the sexy, curvy shapes.”
Perfect for: Drama queens
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