Guest Picks: Elegant Blooms
For the avid gardener, the unusual checkerboard pattern of a Fritillary daffodil is captured on a tray. Hang it on the wall, or use it to collect keys and mail by the door.
These richly embroidered quilts from ABC Home have a lush floral print on one side and hot pink on the other. Use one on the bed, or give your couch a fresh look by layering it with quilts and cushions.
How can you not love this floral-printed, pompom-edged confection from Bluebellgray? Toss one wherever you need a little mood boost, and when the weather warms, carry it out to the porch.
Sleep amid sweet little blooms in this colorful bedding set from Anthropologie. It's just the thing to wake up a neutral bedroom.
The delightfully colorful sateen Zinnia bedding from Garnet Hill would be perfect for a fresh, cottage-inspired bedroom.
Looking to fill a big blank wall? Scoop up one of these oversize botanical charts and turn that blank space into a focal point.
Unabashedly feminine and sweet, these floral curtains would look lovely hanging in a bedroom or small sitting room.
This original pastel by Belgian artist Jean Claude Hautin is stunning and a worthy splurge if you have been saving up for original art.
Update your table with a set of these dessert plates from Anthropologie that feature blooms that look like they've been plucked from a naturalist's sketchbook.
These folding chairs are far too beautiful to keep hidden away! Use them at the breakfast table, place one beside your bed as a nightstand or keep a few waiting in the wings for extra guests.
The contrast of delicate blooms against a dark background drew me to this print from The Black Apple. I would hang it near a floral-print chair or curtains to subtly reinforce the theme.
These wooden wall panels are printed with beautifully rendered birds and blooms in luscious, rich colors. The panels can be leaned against a wall or hung.
This gorgeous coffee table book displays over 2,000 beautifully photographed flowers and plants.
Based on a 16th century Chinese design, this elegant jar looks really luxe but is actually quite affordable. It would be beautiful placed on a shelf with the lid on, but you could also remove the lid and use it as a vessel for flowers.
This adorable floral bolster from Plover will add fresh, lively color to your space — and it's organic, to boot.
This Union Jack teapot cozy quilted from lovely Liberty floral prints would go a long way to cheer up the kitchen counter or breakfast table. Just add soft-boiled eggs and toast "soldiers".
I don't think I've ever laid eyes on a more beautiful teapot! Crate & Barrel is collaborating with a different artist each month this year to produce a new twist on their classic teapot. This one is by German graphic designer Sabine Reinhart. And mark your calenders — this limited edition goes on sale May 1, 2013 and is likely to sell out fast.
Do you need an old-fashioned suitcase printed with French art nouveau flowers? Probably not. But oh my word, isn't it amazing? I would keep this filled with vintage linens and tuck it onto an open shelf in the bedroom where I could admire it.
This delicate porcelain cake serving set would be the perfect accoutrement for a floral-themed tea party, bridal shower or birthday party.Next: Spring Style: Fresh-Cut Flowers for Every Room
These curtain panels look as if a watercolor rose garden is growing right up from your floor. They would be so gorgeous for a bedroom, sunroom or anywhere you want to add a romantic touch.
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