Pussy Willow Stem in Glass Vial — Single Botanical Specimen

Field Notes:

• One natural pussy willow stem
• Set in a clear glass vial with cork
• Labeled and finished by hand
• Each stem is unique in form and spacing
• Approx. 6 inches in length
• Designed to rest easily among books, jars, and small collected objects

A single pussy willow stem, gathered at the edge of early spring and set quietly in glass. Soft catkins rise along the branch, held in a simple vial — a small stillroom specimen, meant to be kept among the everyday objects that gather over time.

Where It Rests

• Rest on a shelf, windowsill, or bedside table
• Tuck into a stillroom display or seasonal arrangement
• Keep as a small marker of early spring

Why It’s Kept

• For those who keep small natural objects
• A simple way to bring the season indoors
• A quiet addition to a collected space

Practical Placement

• Sits easily among books, jars, and small gathered pieces
• Works well alone or grouped with other stillroom objects
• Lightweight and easy to move with the seasons

Details

• Clear vintage glass vial with cork top
• Natural pussy willow (Salix discolor)
• Hand-applied label
• Paper-wrapped base