Egg-Shaped Hyacinth Topiary

Inspired by the jeweled treasures crafted by Peter Carl Faberge around the turn of the 20th century, this "egg" is decorated with spring-blooming hyacinths and pearl-headed pins. It was created by Jennifer Pfeiffer, co-owner of Magnolia Flowers and Events in New York City, and it's easy to make yourself. Though it looks opulent, you'll need only about 10 stems of hyacinth -- each of which is a cluster of blossoms -- to cover a 7-inch-tall egg like this one.