SAY YES TO FLORALS
I’ve realized I’m constantly stepping out into the garden to check what’s blooming, so maybe it shouldn’t surprise me that I keep saying yes to florals. There’s something about them that just feels connected to that rhythm of nature—fresh, alive, a little bit uplifting.
And honestly, that influence runs even deeper for me. I was actually choosing some of these pieces with my mom in mind too, because she’s always had a soft spot for florals as well. It’s one of those shared tastes that feels easy and familiar between us.
Floral prints themselves have such a long history. They’re often said to have originated in the East, and it makes sense—they tend to appeal to anyone who loves nature, gardening, or just that sense of organic beauty. When you look at art history or wander through museums, you’ll see floral designs woven through centuries of fashion. Sometimes they were hand-embroidered, sometimes painted, sometimes carefully woven into fabric. They’ve always had a place in style in one form or another.
Even in fashion exhibitions today, florals are still center stage. I’ve seen entire themed collections built around them, where the same motif can feel completely different depending on how it’s interpreted—dark and dramatic in one piece, light and airy in another. There was even an exhibition called Garden Party: Textiles and Clothing Inspired by Nature in the Textiles and Clothing Museum collection that really captured that idea beautifully.
For me, florals have become a bit of a wardrobe constant. They just never really leave.
And you already know how much I love scarves. So it makes perfect sense that I was especially drawn to the work of Ohio artist Susan Skove. She creates these incredible wearable silk scarf paintings, almost like art you can move through the world in. Her pieces have been shown and sold in places like Nordstrom, the William Morris Gallery in London, the Chicago Botanical Society, the Toledo Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the New York Museum of Art and Design, and the Grand Rapids Museum of Art, along with many specialty boutiques across the U.S. Her designs are also known to complement designers like Eileen Fisher, Lafayette 148, and Yansi Fugel, which says a lot about how versatile and timeless her work is.
Lately, though, I’ll admit I’ve been a little obsessed with summer dresses. There’s just something about them that feels effortless. The floral one I’m drawn to most right now has that soft, feminine energy that would be perfect for a garden party, a spring wedding, a bridal or baby shower—or even just a simple walk on a warm day when you want to feel a little more put together than usual.
It’s funny how certain patterns or pieces start to feel like they follow you through seasons of life. For me, florals have definitely become one of those constants.