"... as the flowers opened and continued to bloom I was struck by the soft colors of the petals, the dynamic pattern of the leaves, and how the muted tones were complemented with the reflective surfaces of the small silver bowl and pewter pitcher. Sometimes to bring out the vibrancy in a delicate color it is best to surround it with subtle gray tones." http://www.elizabethfloyd.com/2012/02/13/lovely-grays-and-hellebore-bountiful-observations-no-7-sold/