Falling for Autumn: The Stems We're Loving This Season
Slowly, we are shifting to fall. As summer winds down, you're trickling back into town from vacations, the kids are gearing up for school, and there's that familiar shift in the air. If you've popped in lately, you've probably felt it here too. The buckets are starting to fill with deeper tones and richer textures, a preview of what's on its way into the shop this season. Here's a look at what you can start looking forward to.
Below, we're sharing the stems coming through our doors this season and a few ideas for how to bring them home.
What's In: Our Fall Stem Guide
Kale
Ornamental kale brings ruffled, cabbage-like texture and soft green-to-lavender coloring that reads more like a flower than a vegetable. It's an unexpected, playful addition to the fall lineup this year.
Dahlias
Dahlias are the showstoppers of the season. Their full, layered blooms come in warm shades of burgundy, apricot, and blush, with a richness that feels unmistakably autumnal.
Antique Hydrangeas
Unlike their fresh summer counterparts, antique hydrangeas have started to dry and deepen into muted greens, dusty mauves, and soft rust tones, with a slightly weathered, romantic quality that feels right for the season.
Amaranthus
Amaranthus brings movement. Its long, trailing blooms in deep burgundy have a graceful, cascading quality that feels dramatic and a little wild.
Pampas Grass
Pampas grass is a fall favorite for a reason. Its soft, feathery plumes have a warm, neutral tone and a texture that feels effortless, and it dries beautifully for those who want it to last well beyond the season.
Zinnias
Zinnias round out the season with cheerful color and a slightly wild, garden-grown look, offering a bright counterpoint to the deeper tones coming through this month.
Autumnal Eucalyptus
Our eucalyptus has taken on warmer, more autumnal coloring this month, with hints of copper and bronze mixed into the classic silvery green, and it holds its fragrance for days.
Date Branches
Date branches are a new favorite of ours this year. Their long, sculptural stems and clusters of small fruit have an organic, almost architectural quality unlike anything else we carry.
Blooming Artichokes
Blooming artichokes are easily the most conversation-starting stem in the shop right now. Once the silvery bud opens, it reveals a vivid violet-blue thistle bloom that feels almost unexpected. They're a favorite for anyone wanting a truly one-of-a-kind arrangement.
If your home is feeling a little stale after a summer of travel and busy schedules, fall stems are an easy way to bring some personality back in. A fresh arrangement can go a long way toward making a space feel lived-in and loved again.
