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Having lived most of her life in less temperate climes, artist Leslie Gignilliat-Day was intrigued by the year-round profusion and variety of West Coast flora. This fascination has been captured in her elegant floral collages, which combine exotic handmade papers with wild and cultivated plant specimens. Inspired by 18th century botanical engravings, these pictures evoke an era when time was taken... More

Having lived most of her life in less temperate climes, artist Leslie Gignilliat-Day was intrigued by the year-round profusion and variety of West Coast flora. This fascination has been captured in her elegant floral collages, which combine exotic handmade papers with wild and cultivated plant specimens. Inspired by 18th century botanical engravings, these pictures evoke an era when time was taken to minutely observe the beauty of each delicate leaf and blossom. The text by Lunaea Weatherstone brings that romantic past into the present, combining traditional plant lore with ideas for modern use. Ms. Gignilliat-Day has recreated a vintage art form, updated for modern sensibilities and combining city sophistication with a timeless appreciation for nature's gifts.

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Thyme is the herb most beloved by the fairies. Planting a ring of thyme in your garden or in a pot by your door pleases them and invites them to dwell nearby. Thyme is also a symbol of strength and courage, and fair ladies traditionally gave their knights a sprig to wear into battle. Medicinally, thyme relieves depression and insomnia; brew a cup of savory thyme tea to soothe your spirits and lull you to a peaceful sleep, free from nightmares.

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