It’s officially peak bloom. DC-area small businesses and the local transit system are celebrating the season with items stamped in pink petals. Bag Charm Photo courtesy of Penny Post. Bring a cherry blossom with you everywhere you go with a bag charm from Alexandria shop Penny Post. $28. Kitchen T owel Photo courtesy of Marcella Kriebel Art + Illustration. DC artist Marcella Kriebel’s floral watercolors decorate this kitchen towel made with eco-friendly inks. $25. Candle Photo courtesy of ISO Candles. Enjoy spring scents—minus the pesky pollen allergies—with a candle from Alexandria’s ISO Candles. This one mixes cherry blossom with freesia and musk to try to recreate the smell of DC’s classic flowers. $20 to $30. Plate Photo courtesy of Miya. Made in Japan, this ceramic plate is decorated with pale pink petals. Find it at Salt and Sundry, which has locations in Logan Circle and Union Market. $14. Pot Holder Photo courtesy of the Neighborgoods. Woman-owned shop the Neighborgoods brings a pop of color to the kitchen with a bright pink cherry blossom pot holder. $17. Pennant Photo courtesy of Red Barn Mercantile. Looking for fun wall decor? This felt pennant, available at Red Barn Mercantile in Alexandria, celebrates DC and the famous blooms. $32. Tote Bag Photo courtesy of Kramers. Dupont Circle bookstore Kramers has a floral tote. Stock the bag with snacks for a picnic under the branches. $20. Blossom Branches Photo courtesy of Manse. To create your own cherry blossom arrangement at home, stop by Manse in Georgetown. The home goods store is stocked with blossom branches from a Virginia tree and flower farm. $20 to $40. Hat Photo courtesy of Metro. Metro teamed up with artist and designer Chris Pyrate to create an embroidered five-panel conductor’s hat. The rail system is hosting a seasonal pop-up shop near L’Enfant Plaza through April 12. $25.    The post 9 Cherry Blossom Products for Peak Bloom in DC first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less