Lily of the valley is associated with spring, renewal and luck. The reason why is said to be because King Charles IX of France was given a lily of the valley plant on 1st May in 1561 to bring him luck. Being of a superstitious nature, he decided to give a plant to the ladies of his court every year on that day. The French continue to present lily of the valley nosegays as gifts on 1st May; it’s a public holiday known as La Fête du Muguet. 

Emma Bridgewater’s new Lily Of The Valley Medium Dinner Plates, 8.5 Inch, offer a fresh and joyful welcome pop of spring colour. Mid-week meals on these beautifully hand-decorated floral plates take on a sense of occasion: salad seems crisper, pudding looks more special and the table feels more put-together.