Callicarpa bodinieri 'Magical Purple', 3L Ikebana whilst vitamin E

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and meaning to this universal yet elusive concept

writer and photographer Christine Chitnis brings Portugal to life through the stunning designs and hues that define its countryside

Clary Sage and Frankincense offer courage and comfort so add a few drops to the bath or body and breathe in the therapeutic aromas

Clematis x cartmanii Avalanche is an expansive

Callicarpa bodinieri 'Magical Purple', 3L Ikebana whilst vitamin EAlthough an attractive deciduous shrub with green foliage and small pink flowers in summer, it is in autumn that Callicarpa 'Magical Purple' really shines. The stems are bare of leaves, but the boughs are laden with purple bead like berries into winter. These striking branches are wonderful in a floral arrangement, where the vivid colour can be enjoyed up close.