From dainty pressed-flower jewelry to stylish gardening accessories, discover some of our favorite ways to make the trend our own.
This Earth Month, we’re embracing our inner Garden Girls! No green thumb necessary. The blossoming spring trend features ruffled floral bedding, pastel linen attire, and botanical motifs incorporated into everything from jewelry and art to vintage tea sets—plus stylish gardening accessories like hand-painted plant markers and cute-yet-functional gloves for those who do want to sink their hands into some soil.
“Flowers for spring may not feel groundbreaking, but this year we’re seeing a fresh reinterpretation,” explains Etsy Trend Expert Dayna Isom Johnson—and we're not the only ones obsessed. Case in point: this year, shopping searches for birth flower jewelry are up 150% on Etsy, and searches for garden blankets are up a whopping 231%*!
Pro tip: to live your best Garden Girl life, linen is your go-to. “It's super breathable and adds an effortless touch of elegance,” says Dayna. “Whether you're shopping for clothes, aprons, bedding, or table linens, linen's versatility has got you covered.” Read on to discover some our our favorite ways to make the trend your own—and get ready to revel in the beauty of nature all season long.
Loveable (and liveable) linen dresses
SHOP: Linen gingham-print dress from Love And Confuse, $121This ultra-wearable mid-weight linen dress is cut and sewn to order in a family-owned Lithuanian studio and comes in wide range of gorgeous hues like Lilac and Gingham Yellow—if you can manage to pick just one.
Fabulous fern earrings
SHOP: Pressed-fern teardrop dangle earrings from FoundKept Jewelry, from $29
Minimalist yet earthy, these teardrop earrings are handmade with real fern leaves encased in resin. Available in gold or silver, the delicate handiwork is so beautiful that, according to one five-star review, gasps were heard upon opening!
Handmade herb markers
SHOP: Personalized herb markers from LeeMaries20, from $4Keep your plants straight with these bestselling herb markers handmade from clay or metal. Buyers love the size for small pots or patio planters—plus they can be personalized with the text of your choice!
Unforgettable floral dinnerware
SHOP: Hand-painted porcelain dinnerware set from Jane and Mery, from $73Ukrainian sisters Jana and Marianna combine their considerable talents to throw and hand-paint these gorgeously giftable ceramics with porcelain glazes in the old Maiolica Renaissance style. And did we mention they’re microwave- and dishwasher-safe?
Original removable wallpaper
SHOP: Removable botanical wallpaper from JCampbellDsgn, from $54Inspired by illuminated manuscripts of the middle ages, these botanical wallpaper sheets come pre-pasted, making for easy-peasy installation and removal—no scraping necessary!
A sweet reusable tote
SHOP: Garden tools tote bag from Vital Industries, $18Farmer’s market fashion meets practicality! This ultra-lightweight cotton tote makes a great gift for the gardener in your life—and a perfect carryall for your next veggie haul. “Great quality and vibrant ink—just what I was looking for,” says one of several happy buyers.
A festive flower box welcome sign
SHOP: Flower box welcome sign from Rozelle Designs, from $255Spring wedding, anyone? Add a unique touch to your big day with this handmade wooden sign—complete with a flower box to add your own blooms. Choose the font, color, and message to make your own gorgeous first impression.
Adorable (yet sturdy) gardening gloves
SHOP: Lavender gardening gloves from My Little Belleville, $23These aren’t your garden variety gloves! Printed locally in Utah, these come in cheeky nature-inspired designs like lavender, radish, and mushroom prints. Plus, the palms feature grippy beads to help you grab any pesky weed.
Whimsical woven blankets
SHOP: Bird-printed woven throw blanket from Woven Revival, from $100Tweet tweet! These premium cotton jacquard throws are handmade in the US with a thermal weave for a luxurious finish that’s breathable, stain-resistant, and machine washable—not to mention totally stunning.
Brilliant bouquet bags
SHOP: Reusable canvas flower tote from Aplat, $54This genius reusable tote is perfect for bouquet gifts, wedding party photos, and can even be hung up thanks to a clever 3" opening in the back. Designed to tidily transport an armful of blooms, it also lends itself to bundling herbs, citrus, and any other goodies your garden throws your way.
Wildflower wall art
SHOP: Pressed botanical art print from Day Three Creations, from $14New Orleans-based artist Allison Daw draws on her background in biology and botany to create original herbarium specimens—that is to say, pressed plant art prints—that are both scientifically accurate and beautiful to behold.
Luxurious linen pillow covers
SHOP: Floral-print pillow cover from Moxie Home Designs, $32Bring the garden indoors with this hand-sewn pillow cover in a fabulous floral linen fabric. Buyers love the vintage style, speedy service, and eye-catching design—and it's not hard to see why!
*All data is based on searches in the last three months, compared to the same time the previous year.
