Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light. —Theodore Roethke

Even on the darkest days, find hope in the light you cannot see when you gaze upon our heartening "Flowers Keep the Light" Art Block. Delicate blush-pink water lilies float atop a tranquil pond alongside poet Theodore Roethke's encouraging words. Created exclusively for Bas Bleu by Philadelphia-based artist and former librarian Michelle Ciarlo-Hayes, the serene image is mounted on a 5"x5" block of salvaged wood covered with reclaimed paper from discarded dictionaries. Prop it up on a shelf or mantel, or hang it (via the keyhole opening on the back) in the kitchen, bedroom, or office, an uplifting visual reminder of better days to come.