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9 Cherry Blossom Products for Peak Bloom in DC

Rep Washington's famous trees with pink floral home goods and accessories.

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Photo of bag charm courtesy of Penny Post. Photo of tote bag courtesy of Kramers. Photo of pennant courtesy of Red Bar Mercantile. Photo of plate courtesy of Miya. Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward.
Photo of bag charm courtesy of Penny Post. Photo of tote bag courtesy of Kramers. Photo of pennant courtesy of Red Bar Mercantile. Photo of plate courtesy of Miya. Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward.

It’s officially peak bloom. DC-area small businesses and the local transit system are celebrating the season with items stamped in pink petals.

Bag Charm

Photo courtesy of Penny Post.

Bring a cherry blossom with you everywhere you go with a bag charm from Alexandria shop Penny Post. $28.

Kitchen Towel

Photo courtesy of Marcella Kriebel Art + Illustration.

DC artist Marcella Kriebel’s floral watercolors decorate this kitchen towel made with eco-friendly inks. $25.

Candle

Photo courtesy of ISO Candles.

Enjoy spring scents—minus the pesky pollen allergies—with a candle from Alexandria’s ISO Candles. This one mixes cherry blossom with freesia and musk to try to recreate the smell of DC’s classic flowers. $20 to $30.

Plate

Photo courtesy of Miya.

Made in Japan, this ceramic plate is decorated with pale pink petals. Find it at Salt and Sundry, which has locations in Logan Circle and Union Market. $14.

Pot Holder

Photo courtesy of the Neighborgoods.

Woman-owned shop the Neighborgoods brings a pop of color to the kitchen with a bright pink cherry blossom pot holder. $17.

Pennant

Photo courtesy of Red Barn Mercantile.

Looking for fun wall decor? This felt pennant, available at Red Barn Mercantile in Alexandria, celebrates DC and the famous blooms. $32.

Tote Bag

Photo courtesy of Kramers.

Dupont Circle bookstore Kramers has a floral tote. Stock the bag with snacks for a picnic under the branches. $20.

Blossom Branches

Shop Manse
Photo courtesy of Manse.

To create your own cherry blossom arrangement at home, stop by Manse in Georgetown. The home goods store is stocked with blossom branches from a Virginia tree and flower farm. $20 to $40.

Hat

Photo courtesy of Metro.

Metro teamed up with artist and designer Chris Pyrate to create an embroidered five-panel conductor’s hat. The rail system is hosting a seasonal pop-up shop near L’Enfant Plaza through April 12. $25.

 

 

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Samantha Skolnick
Samantha Skolnick
Editorial Fellow

Samantha is an Editorial Fellow at the Washingtonian and a senior at American University, studying Political Science and Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities Studies. She lives in Washington, D.C.