Fresh Florals

The Spring and Fall 2008 runways were abloom with floral prints. No shrinking violets here-the modern way to do florals is to go for the bold and unexpected.

Take Stella McCartney's fabulous platform sandals, for instance. This vibrant watercolor pattern is surprisingly wearable. I plan to live in them this summer!

The Oasis Flower collection translates the floral trend for paper goods. Oversize pink blooms bring style and energy to the table.

Could anything be cuter than this diaper cover with Carrie Bradshaw-scale roses on the bum? I'm counting on it to win the baby-shower-gift-ooh-and-aah contest.

These pillows bring flowers indoors, without a hint of bed-and-breakfast chintz.

I'm stocking up on a H2 Glo flower lights-I'll simply float them in glass containers for casual summer gatherings.

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