Step right up

Who doesn't love 3D? Silly question, because the answer is NOBODY. Especially when it's a 3D illustration of some crazy flower that looks like it could simultaneously rip your head off and scream/sing about it.  

This poster from The Forge Shop ($10 w/ glasses) inspired me to pull together some items to create a theme that walks a fine line between whimsical and bizarre.  The font in the bottom left-hand corner of this design reminded me of a retro circus or carnival, so I'm going with garden party meets Coney Island sideshow-- "Step right up to see our LIVE 10-foot dahlia belt out a hauntingly beautiful melody..."

Clockwise from top left:  

Fabric swatch, "Bright" from Robert Kaufman's London Calling collection

Photos of a hot pink ranunculus, succulent plant and pink pom pom dahlia

Spiny Seaflower letterpress card ($9 for set of 4) from blackbirdletterpress on Etsy

Cool Breeze striped votives ($8 for set of 3) from Plum Party

Santolino cast iron bistro chair ($116) from Home Decorators

White Moroccan lantern ($6) from Glen Market

Candy stripe paper cups from the Paper Cup Company in baby blue and cotton candy

Giant blue and white swirl lollipop ($29) from Candy Warehouse

Photo of cotton candy

White clay pots ($12) from GRDN

Handmade Mexican ceramic vase from Aid to Artisans