Pink bows are everywhere right now, and I’m all for it. Lately, I've been drawn to pink in a way I never was before—and I think my one-year-old daughter is to thank for that. My wardrobe is suddenly filled with pink, and I just keep gravitating towards it.

Bows, though, have always been my favorite accessory. Growing up, my mom would craft bow after bow to match each outfit. Today, bows are more than just a personal style choice—they’re showing up everywhere in design adding a perfect touch of whimsy and femininity. I’m seeing them on everything, from fabrics and textiles to flocked Christmas trees as we enter the holiday season.

Pink bows are becoming a prominent motif, especially with their trending popularity. Delicate, ruffled bows add an elegant, refined detail, making them a perfect fit for Spoonflower collections and other designs.

Color Psychology

In design, it is important to consider how color impacts us. Color psychology explores how our emotions are affected by color. Color can impact our perceptions. Pink is a joyful color. It feels light, spring-y, floral, feminine, and fun. The new Barbie movie fully embraces the pink aesthetic. The viral Mean Girls line—“on Wednesdays we wear pink”—has not faded. Pink is iconic, and it’s a color that everyone wears. While pink has traditionally been seen as feminine, colors truly aren’t gendered. Still, as a girl mom, I’m all over the pink—a surprise I’m loving!

Pink Bow Patterns

Seasonal Use

The pink bow theme is adaptable for all seasons. I’m experimenting with various motifs that feature ruffled pink bows—pumpkins, wreaths, Christmas trees, hearts, and, of course, flowers. Traditionally, red bows are an iconic Christmas adornment, but this year, pink bows are bringing a fresh, coquette-inspired twist to holiday decor. They add a whimsical design element, perfect for those who enjoy non-traditional colors in seasonal decorating. While I love red for Christmas, I tend to lean toward more greenery, as red can be quite striking.

The patterns themselves are relatively simple, each incorporating a single motif, like a wreath, to create a seasonal or holiday-themed pattern. The versatility of these patterns makes it easy to add new elements and create an entirely fresh design. This flexibility is what I love about pattern design—repurposing patterns for multiple uses, especially around the holidays. My current favorites are pink and orange for fall, and pink and green for Christmas!