From red roses and delicate daisies to lush lilacs and pink peonies, designer fashions and home accessories are bursting with fresh florals in every imaginable colour this spring.
FIELD OF DREAMS – Sleep soundly in a bed of wildflowers created by Scottish textile artist and watercolourist Fiona Douglas. Her signature Bluebellgray Collection includes this Field Meadow duvet set, $250, for queen size at Hudson’s Bay.
NATURAL BEAUTY – Bring a touch of the outside in with these whimsical containers from Artemano, a contemporary exotic wood furniture and home decor store. The Artemano hand-blown glass bowl on a teak root base contains an agapanthus flower. It comes in two dimensions and prices start at $117. The Artemano ceramic bowl with eriostemon flowers is $15.Artemano is located at 175 Trainyards Dr. Artemano.ca
IN FULL BLOOM – Go big or stay home was the attitude of Michael Kors (michaelkors.com) when he designed the silk Mikado Crop Top, $795, and matching skirt, $2,995, for his spring/summer collection.
CLIMBING THE WALLS – Turn walls into 3-D art with Umbra’s self-adhesive wall flowers. Made of stamped metal in a gold, silver and brass finish, they are sold in sets of nine for $30 at Zone, 471 Sussex Dr. zonemaison.com
HOMAGE TO EVE – American potter/designer Jonathan Adler offers a cheeky way to display fresh cut flowers with the Edie Vase, $242, themodernshop.ca
FEATHER YOUR NEST – Art imitates life with the Moooi Nest Sofa by designer Marcel Wanders. Framed in galvanized steel, the comfy couch, $4,039 at The Modern Shop, 541 Sussex Dr., is packed with personality. themodernshop.ca
OFF THE WALL – Bring texture and personality to any room with the Zahara Wall Art, $49, from Urban Barn, 22 York St. Made of ceramic, the aqua-blue bloom can be hung alone or in pairs for a stunning effect. urbanbarn.com.
WARK IT OUT: Fashion journalist Erica Wark mixes things up with floral pants by The Runway, $199.99 and a floral bathing suit, $24.99. Both from Winners.ca.
COMFORT AND STYLE: The Drench boot by Dr. Martens, $174, is ideal for mud and moshpits everywhere. unionjackboots.com
FOR MOM: Mother’s Day is just around the corner (May 10) so you can never plan too early. My Burberry Mother’s Day Eau de Parfum is a limited edition fragrance, $98, for 50 mL. The top notes of this floral bouquet include sweet pea, lemon flower infused with a heart of peonies, peach flower and freesia with delicate notes of Damask roses, white moss and musk. Find it at Holt Renfrew, Sherbrooke Street West and ca.burberry.com.
SOLE COMFORT: Worn with walking shorts or a flirty jean skirt, these platform floral leather oxford loafers, $129.99, at Marshalls, are casual without being boring. Marshallscanada.ca
ALOHA BABY! – Inspired by the classic Hawaiian print, the Polo Ralph Lauren Camp Shirt, $150, at Hudson’s Bay, is for the man who loves vibrant tropical florals. thebay.com
JUST PEACHY: Worn with a white blazer or on its own to show off your toned arms, the sleeveless floral crepe de chine blouse is a must-have wardrobe staple for spring. $59.95 at lechateau.com
TO THE BEACH: Get geared up for summer fun with the Midi Beach Bandeau bikini top from Victoria’s Secret. Priced from $46.50, the sexy number features push-padding and underwire for added support. Shown with the Itsy Bottoms, $18.50 to $22.50. Victoriassecret.com
TIME SAVER: Spring forward with the BJS Floral White Watch, $135, available at betseyjohnson.com.
HEMP, HEMP, HURRAH! – Who knew soap on a rope could be so provocative? The Body Shop has put its own spin on the classic with its Hemp Soap on a Rope ($10 for 150 g) containing moisture-enriching hemp seed oil. Manly yes, but I like it, too. Thebodyshop.ca