Who could resist this past weekend? Sunny, 80 degrees and downright balmy! I played hooky on Friday and went to the garden center to choose my summer flowers. They are all planted, I am tired and the backyard looks beautiful. I am ready for summer.
Flowers have always held a special meaning for me. Back in high school, all the girls had corsages made of flowers that displayed a theme for their birthdays. I remember for my 16th birthday, I had a corsage made of red roses and sugar cubes (Sweet Sixteen). I received tulips when my first son was born (white tulips are my favorite flower) and a lilac bush for Mother’s Day. I planted a gardenia plant in my Mother’s garden because of its intoxicating smell – heaven!
Floral prints are very popular this summer in fashion. The bigger the bloom, the better. In vintage jewelry, I have seen a great deal of metal flower rings from the 60’s and 70’s, enamel flower bracelets and silver pansy necklaces; anything goes.
Do you have a favorite flower that is very special to you? I would love to hear from you.
I have lots of new items that I have posted on my website. My favorite is the vintage Miriam Haskell baroque pearl earrings. A perfect pair for summer.