Roses don’t have to be enjoyed a dozen at a time. In fact, the standby of 12 long stems can seem a little garden-variety — and they don’t last long. Instead, here are 25 rose-themed items in honor of National Rose Month.
ROSES, ALWAYS IN FASHION
Price: $15 | Buy it at Sears This Justify Juniors’ halter dress in synthetic silk may be labeled for the younger set but any woman would be happy to slip into on this casual-chic summertime staple. Add a light cardigan and you’re ready for brunch — or a night on the town.
SIP IN STYLE
Price: $14 | Buy it at Saks Fifth Avenue Rose-pink petals are strewn across this Ban.do thermal mug that keeps 16 ounces of your favorite drink warm — and you looking pretty cool.
SNUGGLE IN
Price: $40 | Buy it at Wayfair Whether it’s a chilly summer evening or winter afternoon, you’ll find yourself reaching for this cotton throw. A generous 50 by 60 inches, the understated pattern is both elegant and restful. Scalloped edges add a finishing touch.
RAINY DAY SMILES
Price: $35 | Buy it at Natural Life Investing in a good umbrella pays off in the long run, how many cheap ones have you tossed over the years? This one, which features rose petals and pom-poms, has reviewers raving and might have you smiling next time rain is in the forecast.
KEEPING IN TOUCH
Price: $16 | Buy it at Peter Pauper Press Sadly, writing letters and sending greeting cards are becoming lost arts. Revive the traditions in style with a 175-page hardcover address book that you’ll have for years — and may become a signature gift you give others.
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IN THE GARDEN — LITERALLY
Price: $53 | Buy it at Gardener’s Supply Co. Gardeners can never have too many tools — especially when they carry a rose-themed pattern. Imported from England, this glove and kneeling pad set combines the practical with the pretty. Lightweight gloves feature synthetic suede palms and fingers; the knee pad measures 19.5 by 11.5 inches.
IN THE BAG
Price: $15 | Buy it at Boscov’s Summer travel gets a burst of blooms in this sophisticated Adrienne Vittadini Studio hanging beauty case that features several hooks and three pockets in a compact size that unfolds for use.
NECK HIGH IN ROSES
Price: $39.50 | Buy it from April Cornell Women know the power of scarves, which can instantly elevate the plainest of outfits. This tea-rose scarf has all the elements of a classic, from its artisan print to its gauzy feel that will make it a go-to for years.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY
Price: $25 to $30 | Buy it at 1-800-Flowers Have a single red or pink rose delivered — and even personalized — but it won’t need watering. These enamel and silver-plated stems arrive in a decorative gift box.
ON A FLORAL NOTE
Price: $12 to $20 | Buy it at Redbubble A vintage rose pattern adorns these spiral notebooks and hardcover journals that you can use for everything from the to-do list to a place to record your dreams. Options include ruled, graph, or blank paper.
THE SOFT TOUCH
Price: $13.50 | Buy it from Camille Beckman The charm of the Camille Beckman tub of glycerine hand cream is the little rosebud atop the container, though what’s inside is a fan favorite for its healing powers. Opt for the 4-ounce jar of rosewater cream for a scent most divine.
BY CANDLELIGHT
Price: $16 | Buy it at Yankee Candle Want your home to smell like fresh cut roses? Each small tumbler candle yields 35 to 45 hours of delicate fragrance said to fill a room without being overpowering.
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?
Price: $34 | Buy it at Macy’s Up the style quotient of the break room with the Vera Bradley Havana Rose lunch tote. With a generous size that fits most frozen meals (isn’t that what we all eat these days?) and an outer pocket, bringing your lunch suddenly seems stylish.
ON THE GARDEN PATH
Price: $14 | Buy it from Target Hudson Baby’s rose-covered blanket makes an ideal addition to any nursery. Perfect for snuggling, it can also be used as a nursing or stroller cover.
A SWEET SPLURGE
Price: $65 | Buy it at Williams Sonoma Having an utterly elegant pink-rose chocolate layer cake — what one reviewer called “drop-dead decadent buttery goodness” — arrive at your doorstep will save plenty of running around in advance of a special occasion. Serving up to 10 slices, this cake will last … in memories, anyway.
FLOOR IT
Price: $30 | Buy it from Victorian Trading Co. Sure, floor mats are pretty utilitarian — but they don’t have to be. Rest your tootsies on the rose-dotted car mats that promise “beauty at your feet … for when you can’t be in your romantic home.”
IN STEP WITH ROSES
Price: $35 | Buy it at JC Penney Lush roses decorate these ballet flats, which are a study in ladylike charm with a fashion-forward pointed toe, steady rubber sole, and dainty bow.
ON THE LINKS
Price: $16.14 | Buy it at Discount Golf World Add a floral note to your next round of golf with this breast-cancer prevention headcover. The premium golf-club accessory not only adds a touch of whimsy but also supports a worthy cause.
ROSE DAZZLE
Price: $25 | Buy it at Macy’s Leave it to designer Betsey Johnson to up the ante when it comes to floral-themed jewelry. Her Rose Bud Stud Earrings are far from classic red. Nope, these dazzlers feature hematite accents with a glittery finish sure to garner the compliments.
CAPPED OFF
Price: $10 | Buy it from Kohl’s Even women who avoid baseball caps might be enticed by this David & Young embroidered baseball cap, which is billed as both casual and colorful. We call it a rosy alternative to a bad-hair day.
AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Price: $10 to $20 | Buy it at Bed Bath & Beyond These towels are a study in simplicity. Soft-pink embroidered rosebuds trail across bath, hand, and fingertip towels, adding an understated touch of elegance to any bathroom.
A LEG UP
Price: $18 to $20 | Buy it at Dancewear Solutions Leggings are a step up from sweatpants … and rose leggings take the look even further. With expanded sizes for children and adults, these leggings will take you from exercise class to errands in sleek, black-and-white style.
SCENTED SOUVENIR
Price: $22 | Buy it at New York Botanical Garden Shop Those who have visited the New York Botanical Garden’s Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden will not likely forget its abundance of romantic blooms. Evoke that experience with Thymes’ Kimono Rose cologne rollerball.
EPHEMERAL ROSES
Price: Starting at 95 cents | Buy it at TattooFun Girlfriend getaway? Pre-teen sleepover? Temporary tattoos have fans of all ages. And roses are among the most popular designs. We like the romance of the basic rose design, which features skin-safe, FDA-approved ingredients and lasts up to a week, even with bathing.
ROSY DAYS AHEAD
Price: $13 | Buy it at Calendars.com Roses, no matter the interpretation, seem imbued with a certain elegance. That’s never clearer than in this calendar from Catch Publishing. The 2018 edition features artwork by Catherine Klein that will have any romantic soul swooning at its sheer beauty.
