Spend or splurge: the power of flowers in spring

SPEND

:: Blooming lovely... Ninette Set of 2 Curved Storage Boxes, £25 for two, Laura Ashley (www.lauraashley.com)

:: Charity candle... Jo Malone White Lilac & Rhubarb Charity Candle, £42 (200g), Jo Malone (www.jomalone.co.uk)

:: Flower power... Bluebellgray Hand Paint Large Oven Dish, £45, Occa-Home (www.occa-home.co.uk)

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SPLURGE

:: Fun sunflowers... Voyage Sunflower Cushion, £57.50, Voyage Maison (www.voyagemaison.co.uk)

:: Floral scents... Florabellio Fragrance Eau De Toilette, £58 (50ml), £75 (100ml), Diptique Paris (www.diptyqueparis.com.uk)

:: Blossom in blue... Audrina Burnout Dress, £140, Phase-Eight (www.phase-eight.com)