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This Week, It's All About... Bumble Bees

Posted on Jun 26, 2015

The Beekeeper's Bible

Beekeeper's Guide

Packed with beautiful illustrations, practical advice and yummy recipes, the Beekeeper’s Bible is an illustrated guide that covers every facet of beekeeping, from its history to how to harvest and use honey and beeswax. A great gift idea for home gardeners and cooks!

Available at: West Elm

Retail: $17.99 (no longer available)

Picture Frame

A decorative gold bee takes this natural linen frame from simple to sophisticated. Its neutral design with whimsical gold accent makes this frame a welcomed reminder of summer and a go-with-all accessory for any room in your home.

Available at: Layla Grayce

Retail: $38 (no longer available)

Bumble Bee Picture Frame
Horchow 5-piece Napoleonic Bee Flatware Set

Flatware Set

It’s hard to resist this charming 5-piece flatware set tipped with the Napoleonic bee. A symbol of empire and sovereignty during Napoleon Bonaparte’s reign over France (c. 1804), the bee has become a playful reference to political history and a stately motif for refined interiors.

Available at: Horchow

Retail: $18

Wallpaper

Inspired by a silk scarf found in Josephine Bonaparte’s bed chamber, this regal Farrow & Ball wallpaper features an enchanting myriad of bumble bees and cheeky polka dots. Available in eight colourways, this hypnotic design inspires a beguiling sense of childish innocence and playfulness.

Available at: Farrow & Ball

Retail: $225 / roll

Farrow & Ball Bumble Bee Wallpaper
Bees Knees Spicy Honey

Spicy Honey

Each Bees Knees bottle is filled with honey from independent beekeepers in the Hudson Valley and spiced with a unique combination of chili peppers. Natural, gluten and nut free, this honey is delicious on pastries, cheese and drizzled on savory treats.

Available at: Terrain

Retail: $20

Caramel Chocolate

With a liquid caramel center and caramelized honey taste – it’s no wonder these bee chocolates are a top seller. Its unique flavour comes naturally from fragrant basswood honey supplied by Draper Family Apiaries in Millerton, PA. Each chocolate bee is hand painted with a paper-thin layer of yellow and black cocoa butter.

Available at: John & Kira's

Retail: $29.95

John & Kira's Bumble Bee Chocolates
Ceramic Bee Planter

Ceramic Planter

An elegant addition to a kitchen windowsill or patio garden, this ceramic planter bears a hint of stately style. This charming planter is a simple eight-inch pot in the classic flared shape with a matching saucer for effortless coordination.

Available at: Bliss Home & Design

Retail: $50 (no longer available)