Although spring has passed here in Charlotte, spring always makes me think of cherry blossoms as they are one of my favorite things. In the past few weeks I have been thinking of them and more frequently noticing the pattern. I wondered if they originated in Japan, how did they become the tree of Washington DC? Interesting to find that the city of Tokyo gave the city of Washington DC 3,000 Cherry Blossom trees in 1912.
The interior decorating world has always taken beautiful natural patterns and integrated them into our homes. The delicate, intricate blossoms are known the world over for their beauty. This room uses a sophisticated light fixture based on the cherry blossom design and a wall decal to add visual interest to this gray room.
I love the delicate images of cherry blossoms featured on these dishes from Details by Lili Diallo
The ever favorite Flowering Quince by Clarence House,
and a less expensive version made by Calico Corners which Caitlin Creer used so nicely on this chair.
How perfect this Christofle Hanami china is for high tea (especially since I have been doing a little post Royal Wedding tracking).
Miles Redd adds life to this hallway by using cherry blossom wallpaper.
I love this pretty Ming Cherry Blossom wallpaper by Schumacher.
Are cherry blossoms one of your favorites too?
Image credits: Google Image (1), Google Image (2), Elle Decor (3), Details by Lili Diallo via The City Sage (4), Domino magazine (5), Caitlin Creer Blog (6), Hanami by Christofle via Positively Beauty (7), Miles Redd (8) via Chinoiserie Chic blog (9 & 10).
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Laura, these are beautiful images. I love cherry blossoms on the trees!! I never knew there were so many items with cherry blossoms depicted on them. Fun. Love the little thermos. Kathysue
Laura, You are so creative in your topic selection. Always enjoy your posts. They inspire me.
Love the wallpaper with cherry blossoms!
We love cherry blossoms too! Clustered in a giant vase they make such a gorgeous arrangement. So chic!
xo E + J
Hi Laura!
Those Trees are gorgeous!!!! Love the way you kept introducing more versions of cherry blossoms…. I have some on my door……So pretty…. Always have loved them! I even have a whole set of vintage dishes with cherry blossoms from the 40′s I refuse to give up…….Maryanne xo
Hi Laura,
my daughter moved to DC two years ago, someday I hope to visit her during Cherry Blossom time…love your posts lately.
Great exapmples! It’s hard not to love them living so close to DC. The aqua bathroom is just beautiful!!!!
Me too! K’s room (then nursery) has a cherry blossom mural on the wall and it still looks relevant and fantastic.
Hope your week is great,
Amy
Thought of you last night when I was in Garden Ridge on Concord Blvd. They have some very nice throw pillows with cherry blossom fabric – very nicely done, not at all “garden ridgey”
We just moved out of Japan! My Husband was stationed there with the NAVY for 4 years-so we lived there-and during that time I fell in LOVE with Cherry blossoms. They have no scent, which is a shame for how pretty they are. I took a lot of things home from Japan-but my love for Sakura will forever be. I painted a mural on my dining room wall. Not sure how to show a picture, but I get A LOT of comments on it. Will definatly be finding time to visit Washington D.C. to see the trees in bloom. Its BEAUTIFUL!!