Short of the real thing, there’s nothing like flower imagery to evoke spring.
Poppy Art
Make the most of spring cocktails with this set of vintage glasses. $360 at The Hour, 1015 King St, Alexandria, thehourshop.com
Flower Power
Here are matches you can actually set out with your candles, rather than shove into the back of your junk drawer. $4.50 at Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King St., Alexandria, redbarnmercantile.com
Full Bloom
These pretty paper napkins double as decor. $9.50 for 25 at Goldfinch, 806 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, shopgoldfinch.com
Blossom Dearie
Save the 5-cent plastic-bag tax—and look good doing it—with this eco-friendly alternative. $14 at Penny Post, 1201 King St., Alexandria, shoppennypost.com
Field of Dreams
Welcome in spring with a fresh notebook to fill with all of your home projects, grocery lists, and doodles. $9 at Penny Post
Images courtesy vendors
This story originally appeared in the April issue of Northern Virginia magazine. Subscribe for more stories like this.
