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Florals for spring? Groundbreaking. Sorry, sorry - I couldn't resist.

While I believe that florals and botanicals never truly go out of style, there's been a delightful resurgence as of late. With the return to traditional design elements and the revival of wallpaper, these timeless motifs are once again in the mainstream. I find these prints especially beautiful when they are hand-painted, which gives a more delicate and soft look. Moreover, they serve as a brilliant canvas for exploring colors and crafting unique palettes.

Here are some hand-painted florals and botanicals that have recently caught my eye:

Georgia Beaumont Painting

This color combination is so inspiring. I love the mix of earth tones with pops of blue and violet.

Cutter Brooks and Co | A wonderful example of how botanicals can mix other patterns and natural textures.

Tess Newall

Tess Newall creates murals as well as home decor products like this botanical wallpaper. Their instagram is a treasure trove of floral inspiration.

Via Tess Newall instagram - Patchwork patterns in the 17th century frescos of the Amber Palace, Jaipur

Via Tess Newall instagram - 1930s Josef Frank cabinet upholstered in his ‘Fatima’ fabric

Antonia Alarcon Embroidery on cotton, with threads dyed with natural dyes

I love how delicate this embroidery is and that it has the feeling that is drawn by hand.

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More inspiration linked on pinterest.

If you're looking to incorporate this look into your collection, it would be the perfect opportunity for an artist collaboration. I can see these types of florals working in so many product categories in addition to the styles you typically see them in - textiles, wallpaper, and ceramics. I'd love to see this in more upholstery and furniture applications. A minimal interpretation painted on wood would be incredible.

For an easy update to your curation, think about adding floral and botanical block prints and hand-painted ceramics. I love the styles from Soil to Studio I saw at Shoppe Object, and Annie Waterman has many beautiful sources for this type of ceramic.