Giraffe Ceramic Flower Vase
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Build Your Effortless Arrangements With These:
Choose a vase as your anchor, then round out the shelf with these for that thrown-together-but-somehow-perfect look.
When Todd’s son was 5, he loved giraffes. So Todd designed him a giraffe toothbrush holder, which arrived at the office when Todd was away. So the Chive crew decided to play a joke -they posted a tonne of photos of the toothbrush holder with flowers in it, and people, thinking it was for real, started pre-ordering them. It was a massive success, for something that was never supposed to be sold.
- Vase Type:
- Material: Ceramic
- Glaze finish: Glazed
- Water Resistance: Watertight
- Year Designed: 2013
Every ceramic vase in this collection is dishwasher safe on the top rack, making cleanup between arrangements as simple as loading it in with the rest of the dishes. The glazed surface holds up fine to regular washing, so there's no need to hand-wash unless you'd prefer to.
If you're cleaning a piece with painted or sculpted detail, a gentler cycle or a quick hand-wash with warm water and mild soap will help keep the finish looking sharp for longer. Either way, rinse and dry after each use — especially if flower food or cut-stem residue was in the water — so nothing lingers and clouds the glaze.
No special sealants, no periodic maintenance. Wash it, dry it, put flowers back in it.
Quick Guide to Building a Floral Arrangement
- Pick your vase first
- Start with your anchor flower.
- Build in odd numbers.
- Add height, then fill.
- Greenery does the quiet work.
- Cut stems at an angle, underwater if you can.
- Step back before you decide it's done.
Shipping
- Standard: 5–8 business days, Express 2–3 business days (at checkout)
- Canada Wide Shipping: from coast to coast — rates at checkout
- Packaging Ships: in outer box to protect gift box
Returns
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery on unused hard good items in original packaging. If your piece arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with a photo and we will replace it at no charge.
Delivery:
- Delivered by hand across Toronto and the GTA.
- Next business day; same-day when you call the shop.
- Local GTA delivery starts at $14
- Call for a quote outside of the GTA
Pickup: Order online by 3pm and collect it the same day at:
702 Queen St. W.,
Toronto, ON M6J 1E7
437-777-5021
We are open for in-store shopping
Mon to Thurs: 12pm - 7pm
Fri to Sun: 11am - 7pm
A (Mostly) Simple Guide to Cutting Your Flowers
So, you’re making an arrangement? Let’s ensure it lives long enough to impress someone—even if it's just you.
- Scrub the Scissors: Wash your shears first. Your flowers do not want a side of Dorito dust.
- Cut at 45°: Snip stems at an angle. It gives them a straw instead of making them chug from the bottle.
- Trim Underwater (Fancy Mode): Cut them submerged to block air bubbles. It’s extra, but they didn’t ask to suffocate.
- Ditch Submerged Leaves: Strip anything below the waterline. Unless you are actively going for a swamp aesthetic.
- Snip Again if Stale: If they sat out on the counter, trim them again. They need a fresh start (don’t we all?).
- Swap the Water: Change it and trim the stems every few days so they don't die immediately.
Voilà! You are now a domestic deity. Go take your Instagram photo before you forget to water them.
Pro Tip: Keep It Short and Sweet!
When it comes to flower stems, shorter is better. Not only do shorter stems look chic in arrangements, but they also help your blooms last longer. Why? Because the shorter the stem, the less distance water has to travel to keep those petals perky. It’s like giving your flowers a shorter commute—less stress, fewer breakdowns.
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