Sophisticated in a softly flowing pale purple gown, You’re a Wonderful Friend is proudly holding a bouquet of deep purple chrysanthemums with its warm message of fidelity, optimism and joy. Nestled amongst the hand tied chrysanthemums are 15 handmade flowers, each one exquisitely painted with purple petals and yellow centres. More fine details decorating this exceptional figurine include sparkling platinum highlights tracing the waist and neckline of the dress and an elegant pearl coloured necklace peeping through You’re a Wonderful Friend’s blond hair. The Language of Flowers Collection is inspired by the centuries old custom of sending messages based on the symbolic meaning of different flowers, such as red roses for romantic love and lilies of the valley for happiness. The practice was particularly popular in Victorian times when men and women used gifts of fragrant flowers to express emotions and passions that could never be uttered aloud. Royal Doulton’s talented designer, Neil Faulkner, has combined the sentiments and the vibrant colours of flowers to create a collection of elegant and beautiful figurines.