8 Floral Accents and Accessories for Summer

SAND GODDESS: Hit the beach with sunny sartorial essentials.

Our picks: Agua Bendita’s Azucena string bikini ($220) and Yves Delorme’s Ailleurs beach towel ($190) look great even when wet. Calypso St. Barth, Palm Beach (561-832-5006); Pioneer Linens, West Palm Beach (561-655-8553)


 

 

FASHION STAPLE: Stash essentials inside a sweet clutch with perennial appeal.

Our pick: Crafted from old-school rubber bathing caps, the Petal Power bag ($95) by Glamourpuss NYC marries function with a major dose of joie de vivre. Salon Margrit, Palm Beach (561-655-3430)

RING AWAKENING: Every day is sweeter with dreamy adornments on your fingers.

Our pick: Embellished with diamonds, green turquoise, and pink tourmaline, Cesare Barro’s Flower ring ($5,000) emulates a small blossom in bloom. Mary Mahoney, Palm Beach (561-655-8288)

 

PILLOW FIGHT: Update a restful retreat with graphic cushions that are anything but garden variety.

Our pick: Christian Lacroix’s Double Jeu Opiat throw pillow ($190) from Designer’s Guild floats trippy blooms against a riotous backdrop. Petite Surprise, Stuart (772-287-8030)

 

 

SPRING BUDS: Give market-fresh flowers a vase worthy of their beauty.

Our pick: Canadian glass artist Susan Rankin took inspiration from the gardens near her home for her Soft Blue with Blue Delphinium vase ($3,000). Studio E Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens (561-799-3333)

LUCENT LOTUS: Incorporate organic-inspired accents into your interiors.

Our pick: This vintage brass table lamp ($9,500 for a pair) has eight lotus flowers, which represent birth, rebirth, and enlightenment. F.S. Henemader Antiques, Palm Beach (561-835-9237)

 

HIDDEN GEM: Channel your inner florist by creating spectacular bouquets and tablescapes at The FlowerBar in Boca Raton. Taught by Field of Flowers experts, one- and two-hour workshops (starting at $39) provide entry-level and advanced instruction as well as all the tools and flowers. Classes for kids and teens are available, as are private lessons for 10 or more guests.

Our pick: Six do-it-yourself flower kits (starting at $39.95) make it easy to style arrangements like a pro. (800-963-7374)

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