Celebration of Fall 2018

You asked why the graceful containers with the pedastal bases were called compote vases, but I didn't know. And I still don't, but I have a theory!

Wikipedia tells us that the word compote is derived from Latin word compositus, meaning mixture. A compote is a dessert originating from medieval Europe, made of whole pieces of fruit in sugar syrup seasoned with vanilla, citrus peel, spices, etc.


Further investigation reveals that during these medieval times, the compoted fruit was served as a special dish, during special occasions- and so it went- before DelMonte started putting it in a can.

So would it be fair to speculate that this dish merited a special presentation such as raised pedestal container? 

And that floral designers, then stole them away for flowers? 

And that is was perhaps Constance Spry, the British Martha Stewart of the early 1900's who first did the stealing? What do you think?


It is with great pleasure that I present your compote arrangements. These are among the most complex we take on. Give yourself 
a hand!