Pace e Bene (“Peace & Good”) is an original floral still life painting by Becca Mercer centered around an old blessing. The phrase on the blue-and-white vase takes its title from a centuries-old Franciscan greeting from Assisi, meaning “peace and all good”—an expression of goodwill offered as both blessing and prayer. This composition, set in a simple domestic scene, is a hopeful meditation of peace and good for those who have been uprooted from their homes. The still life rises from oranges on the table to sunflowers turning toward the light, reflecting the joyful beauty of spaces where life can flourish. Sunflowers have long symbolized joy and faithfulness, and more recently, resilience and hope for war-torn areas such as Ukraine. Paired with the warmth of the oranges, the painting becomes a vision of simple hope for all. Within the context of Habitat, the painting reflects on the idea that true homes—whether for people, birds, or communities—are places where peace can take root and goodness can grow.