First Lady Taft Cherry Blossom Valentine Box

The First Lady Taft Cherry Blossom Valentine Box brings together history, beauty, and personal expression in a refined presentation inspired by Washington in spring. Featuring the First Lady Taft Silk Cherry Blossom Scarf and a romantic message bottle filled with red rose petals, the arrangement reflects the enduring legacy behind one of the capital's most beloved traditions.

In 1912, First Lady Helen Herron Taft joined the wife of the Japanese ambassador to plant the first cherry trees along the Tidal Basin, marking the beginning of a lasting symbol of friendship between Japan and the United States. Each spring, those blossoms return as a reminder of renewal, diplomacy, and the quiet human gestures that shape history.

Presented in a handcrafted wooden keepsake box, the scarf is softly draped to reveal its cherry blossom design and White House imagery, while the glass message bottle invites a personal note. The box is designed for reuse, serving as a lasting keepsake long after the season has passed.

This Valentine presentation honors love expressed through patience, care, and intention, much like the gift of cherry trees that continues to bloom in Washington more than a century later.

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