Cherry Blossoms a Bloomin'
Life is a bowl of cherries, and I'm completely thrilled to see delicate pink and white cherry blossoms influencing design. From bedding to dishware, they're popping up all over! Maybe it's not just a coincidence, given that cherry blossom festivals are in bloom worldwide. In fact, the national cherry blossom festival kicks off in Washington D.C. in just a few days. (Learn more about these graceful trees here.)
"The blossoms usually only last about a week, and that's what we as Japanese find so beautiful," said Reiko Hirai, special events coordinator at the Japan-American Society of Washington, which is involved in organizing the National Cherry Blossom Festival (also called Sakura Matsuri) in Washington, D.C., starting March 25. "Our tradition is to go underneath the tree and sing and dance and drink and eat. In this country, it's more cultural." - Quote from this article.
Enjoy hints of cherry blossoms in your home this season with these delicate accents.
branch bedspread at urbans, $32. jardin celeste sugar bowl from devine, $125. hand painted bone china from Big Pagoda, $45-255.
paper source album, $36. blue plum blossom bowl from big pagoda, $90. custom wedding invitations from hello lucky, prices range.
aviary cards from jack + lulu.
birdcage panel, $28. martini glasses, $7.99. panel, $28. sheet set, $36-50.
All items below from urban outfitters.
All items below from urban outfitters.
cherry blossom stem from crate + barrel, $7.95. Aunt Sadie's candle, $19. crochet pillow by etsy seller lindamade, $100. ring by etsy seller tigerlillyshop, $5.
(all photos from companies linked above. Top photo from bath + body works)