Flowering Thyme Earrings - Dainty Wire brooch Materials: The Irish Thorn leaves

Materials: The Irish Thorn leaves are cast in bronze and accented with white freshwater pearls

The common blue violet is admired by many with its recognizable petite petals that range from a deep purple to an off-white hue

Clover is a source of nectar for honeybees and a food source for some butterflies

all agreed that birch leaves were therapeutic and all prescribed them for many disorders

sunflower seeds were brought to Europe in the 16th century

Flowering Thyme Earrings - Dainty Wire brooch Materials: The Irish Thorn leavesIn the European Middle Ages, women would often give knights and warriors gifts that included Thyme leaves, as it was believed to bring courage to the bearer. Today, the leaves are used as an herb in many culinary dishes, giving roasted meats, vegetables and even apples a delicious flavour. In medicinal use, Oil of Thyme, the essential oil of common Thyme, has many common antiseptic uses. During early to mid summer, small flowers grow in clusters