Geoffrey Chaucer got it wrong.

The first known link between Valentine’s Day and romantic love dates back to 1382, in Chaucer’s poem The Parlement of Foules, which was inspired by the belief that birds started mating in mid-February.

Here’s a list of bird species that do not begin mating in February: goldfinches, swallows, and sparrows; autumn breeders such as quails and emus; winter breeders like owls and eagles; year-round breeders like pigeons and doves; tropical birds like macaws and toucans; seabirds like puffins and albatrosses; and unique breeders such as crossbills and emperor penguins, just to name a few.

But thanks to it’s commercialization during the Victorian era, all partners are going to expect gifts in the middle of February. What better way to show your appreciation for your loved ones than by giving a gift that symbolizes a love that will never die?

Encased in hand-polished crystal clear acrylic resin, each cube holds a preserved leaf, seed, or flower, offering a meditative glimpse into nature’s beauty. In this case, a rose.

Pre-orders close on 23 January, 2025.
All orders will arrive by the first week of February 2025.
Self pick up only.

Fortunately for you, our flower prices do not fluctuate based on demand.

View the full collection of Sola cube's products here.

  1. After School Specials: Life Drawing

    As we look around our store, it’s clear that our approach has always been a blend, a mix of objets d’art and practical furnishings. We’ve long been...
  2. Museum Gift Shop presents.

    The Shopkeeper’s Program is a new initiative inviting collectors, creatives, and curious minds to share their point of view with an audience equal...
  3. House Visit.

    We’ve always been drawn to homes that wear their days honestly—the ones filled with books in odd stacks, mugs left on side tables, and the light f...