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Garment-Dyed Cotton Tee · Seven Colors · Designed in Colorado

Paperwhite & Holly

The two December birth flowers, hand-tied with a gold ribbon — the bouquet for everyone born in the darkest month.

December birth flower t-shirt in Grey worn by a woman - a watercolor bouquet of paperwhite narcissus and holly tied with a gold ribbon, printed on the chest of a garment-dyed Comfort Colors cotton tee

Garment-dyed 6.1 oz ring-spun cotton, soft from the first wear.

A hand-tied bouquet of paperwhite narcissus — five or six stems, each topped with a cluster of small white six-petal flowers with pale yellow cups, long strap leaves rising between them — with two sprigs of holly tucked in low, glossy dark leaves and red berries in threes. The stems are gathered with a narrow gold ribbon, loosely knotted, the ends trailing down. Painted in the manner of a vintage botanical plate, with soft paper grain and warm light on the petals, and no painted background, so the shirt color is the wall behind the flowers. No text, no month name, no slogan.

The Design

Large front-centered chest print — not a back print

Subject: a hand-tied bouquet of paperwhite narcissus and holly with red berries, gathered with a gold ribbon — the December birth flowers

Style: vintage botanical illustration, watercolor with soft paper grain

No text. There is no lettering, month name, slogan or wordmark anywhere in this design

Technique: a printed graphic — the ink sits in the cotton, straight onto the garment color with no background panel, and nothing is stitched or sewn on

Close-up of the paperwhite narcissus and holly bouquet print on an Ivory garment-dyed Comfort Colors tee - white six-petal flowers, red holly berries and the gold ribbon

Shown in Ivory. The print runs large and centered on the chest, straight onto the garment color — no panel, no frame, not a back print.

December has two birth flowers, and they could not be less alike. Holly is the tough one — evergreen, spiny, bright red when everything else has given up. The paperwhite narcissus is the delicate one — a bulb you set in a bowl of pebbles in November so it blooms indoors by Christmas, sweet-smelling and a little too strong, while the garden outside is frozen. Together they say what a December birthday is: the one bright thing in the dark, and the thing that kept going anyway.

The Story Behind It

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Her birthday was the twenty-second, three days before Christmas, and every year it got folded into the holiday — one cake, one set of candles, presents in red paper that could have gone under the tree. She said she didn't mind. She minded.

The year she turned thirty, her grandmother handed her a bowl of pebbles with six paperwhite bulbs in it, already sprouting, and a sprig of holly from the hedge tied on with a bit of ribbon. "These are yours," she said. "Not Christmas. Yours." The bulbs opened the week of her birthday and filled the kitchen with that sweet, slightly ridiculous smell, and for the first time December had a thing in it that belonged to her.

She plants paperwhites every November now, in the same bowl. The holly still comes from the hedge.

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Wear it for the birthday that always gets folded into Christmas, and shouldn't.

A December birthday gift for her — the daughter, the sister, the mom, the friend whose birthday is always on the wrong side of the holiday — and the one birth flower tee that still makes sense to wear on Christmas morning, because the holly is right there. No month lettering, no "December girl" slogan, so it reads as a botanical print the other eleven months too. Pair it with the Winter Bouquet Sweatshirt, or browse the Birth Flower Gifts for the rest of the year.

Details

Large front print, centered on the chest — not a back print

Relaxed unisex fit, short sleeve, crew neck

Ribbed collar, double-needle hems, twill-taped shoulder seams

Seven colors — Ivory, White, Grey, Orchid, Navy, Red and Black — every one in every size, S to 4XL

Ready-made design — choose a color and size, nothing to upload or customize

Made to order in the USA, printed and shipped in 2–5 business days

Fabric

Printed on a Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed heavyweight blank

100% ring-spun US cotton, 6.1 oz — substantial without being stiff, and it softens with every wash

Dyed after the shirt is sewn, using salt-free pigment dyes, for the lived-in color that only garment dyeing gives

Pre-shrunk; holds its shape through the wash

The graphic will not crack or peel. It is printed flat into the cotton — no heavy vinyl patch, no rubbery texture, nothing to pull loose

Choosing a Color

The design is white petals with pale yellow centers, deep green leaves, red berries and a gold ribbon — and no painted background, so the shirt color is the wall behind the bouquet.

Ivory. A warm off-white that lets the paperwhites glow rather than shout. The gentlest of the seven, and the easiest to give.

White. Crisp and clean; the green leaves and red berries do the outlining and the flowers float.

Grey. A soft washed grey — the flowers come forward, the whole bouquet reads from across a room. The one on the hero photo.

Orchid. A pale, dusty lavender-pink. The most "birthday" of the set and the least Christmas — white and green on orchid is a spring palette in a winter month.

Navy. Deep washed navy; the paperwhites stand out like stars and the gold ribbon catches the light. The best dark ground for this one.

Red. The Christmas-morning version. The berries settle into the shirt and the white flowers and green leaves carry the whole design.

Black. The highest contrast — every petal outlined, the red berries at full strength.

Garment-dyed colors look softer and more muted in person than on a screen, and each piece varies slightly. That lived-in tone is part of the charm.

Sizing

Fit at a glance: relaxed fit, roomy through the chest · length hits at the hip · short sleeve falls to mid-upper arm · 6.1 oz heavyweight ring-spun cotton · runs true to size

A relaxed unisex cut that most people wear true to size. Size down one for a closer fit.

Adult sizes only, S to 4XL. Between sizes? We will make it right, free.

See the full size guide →

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Avoid bleach, high heat, and ironing directly over the artwork.

Pairs Well With

More December, the holly on its own, and the birth flowers for the other eleven months.

Winter Bouquet SweatshirtHolly SweatshirtBirth Flower GiftsChristmas & Holiday

Not Christmas. Yours.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 66 reviews.

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I absolutely love this sweatshirt! The butterfly design is beautiful and has such a cool vintage feel. It’s soft, cozy, and comfortable for everyday wear. The relaxed fit and muted colors make it easy to style. Really happy with it!

Vintage Monarch — Butterfly Sweatshirt

I was expecting a men’s size small so it was smaller than expected. The color was a bit different than what I thought but it’s still nice.

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Love the saying on this shirt. Walking with my dog is one of my favorite parts of the day, so it feels very me. A cute design that makes me smile.

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Bought this for my girlfriend and she really liked it. The blue butterfly is beautiful and the colors look even better in person. She said it’s really comfortable and the relaxed fit works well. Definitely glad I picked this one.

Blue Morpho & Hydrangea Sweatshirt — Garment-Dyed Fleece

Really love the flower bouquet on this one. The little butterflies are a sweet detail, and the whole design feels cheerful without being too much. Just my kind of shirt.

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Picked this out for my stepmom’s birthday. The wildflowers and little butterflies are so pretty, and the design felt like something she would enjoy. A sweet find that made choosing her gift a little easier.

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Nice quality shirt and the bee/sunflower design is very well done. I ordered the darker color and the artwork shows up really nicely against it. Fits good and the fabric feels substantial.

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Love this design! The sunflower turning into butterflies is such a pretty touch. It just feels cheerful.

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Really like this tee. The Luna moth and moonflower design looks even better in person, and the shirt is comfortable without feeling too heavy. The fit is pretty good and it washes well so far. Definitely a nice addition to my wardrobe.

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This has a different look than most of the celestial shirts I’ve seen. I like the folk-art style and all the little details around the sun and moon. The shirt itself is comfortable and the print looks good.

Folk Fauna Celestial Sun & Moon T-Shirt

The front is pretty simple, but the back is what really caught my attention. I like all the little details in the sun, moon, and flowers, and the design has a nice vintage feel to it. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed like I expected. The print looks really good in person too.

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My daughter received the shirt the other day (I had ordered it for her as a surprise). She loved the color and she loved the texture. (she also loves butterflies). Said it was so soft Thanks.

Butterfly Flutter Watercolor Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, MaDonna! A surprise gift for a daughter who loves butterflies, that is exactly why we make these. So happy it arrived soft and landed well. Please enjoy. Max

I like the shirt overall. The design looks nice and it’s pretty comfortable, although the fit was a little different than I expected. The material is decent and I’ve worn it a few times already. I’m happy with it.

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Store owner replied: Thank you, Mary - she's one of our gentlest designs, glad she found a good home. Max

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Store owner replied: Thank you so much, Lori! "Be You. Do You. For You." is one of our favorites too. Hand-drawn wildflowers with a reminder we all need. So glad it reached you quickly, and it only gets softer with every wash. Max, The Known Pack

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 66 reviews.

It’s a Christmas present for my sister so time will tell.

Wildflower Heart Wreath T-Shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you, Marian! A wildflower wreath is such a beautiful and thoughtful choice for a sister. We hope she absolutely loves it and that it makes her smile!

Honestly, I just really like the message. I overthink a lot, so it’s a nice little reminder to give myself more credit.

Stronger Braver Smarter Daisy T-Shirt

The bay color is really pretty and goes so well with the butterfly and floral design. The artwork has a lot of little details that look even nicer in person. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is just the way I like it.

Butterfly Graphic Tee — Wings of Jade

I absolutely love this sweatshirt! The butterfly design is beautiful and has such a cool vintage feel. It’s soft, cozy, and comfortable for everyday wear. The relaxed fit and muted colors make it easy to style. Really happy with it!

Vintage Monarch — Butterfly Sweatshirt

I was expecting a men’s size small so it was smaller than expected. The color was a bit different than what I thought but it’s still nice.

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Pretty shirt and the bird is even nicer in person. I like the flowers around it and the colors are soft, not too bright. The fit was what I expected.

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The sweatshirt has a nice weight to it and feels comfortable without being stiff. The tiger is really detailed and I like how the bamboo and magnolia frame the design. I went with my usual size and it fits roomy.

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My dog brings the pawsitive energy. I mostly bring the treats! The saying made me smile, and it’s just the kind of slightly cheesy dog humor I love.

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The flowers and hot air balloon are such a pretty combination. A little whimsical, which I love. This one caught my eye right away.

Floral Hot Air Balloon T-Shirt

The butterfly print is really pretty and there are a lot of little details in the flowers. Shirt is soft and comfortable. It looks nice with jeans and I’ve already worn it a few times

Floral Butterfly Wing T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love the saying on this shirt. Walking with my dog is one of my favorite parts of the day, so it feels very me. A cute design that makes me smile.

Dog Kisses Fix Everything

Bought this for my girlfriend and she really liked it. The blue butterfly is beautiful and the colors look even better in person. She said it’s really comfortable and the relaxed fit works well. Definitely glad I picked this one.

Blue Morpho & Hydrangea Sweatshirt — Garment-Dyed Fleece

Really love the flower bouquet on this one. The little butterflies are a sweet detail, and the whole design feels cheerful without being too much. Just my kind of shirt.

Good-Mood Energy Wildflower Bouquet T-Shirt

Picked this out for my stepmom’s birthday. The wildflowers and little butterflies are so pretty, and the design felt like something she would enjoy. A sweet find that made choosing her gift a little easier.

Wildflower Meadow Butterfly T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Nice quality shirt and the bee/sunflower design is very well done. I ordered the darker color and the artwork shows up really nicely against it. Fits good and the fabric feels substantial.

Bee & Sunflower Crest T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love this design! The sunflower turning into butterflies is such a pretty touch. It just feels cheerful.

Sunflower Flutter Butterfly T-Shirt

Really like this tee. The Luna moth and moonflower design looks even better in person, and the shirt is comfortable without feeling too heavy. The fit is pretty good and it washes well so far. Definitely a nice addition to my wardrobe.

Luna Moth & Moonflowers Botanical T-Shirt

This has a different look than most of the celestial shirts I’ve seen. I like the folk-art style and all the little details around the sun and moon. The shirt itself is comfortable and the print looks good.

Folk Fauna Celestial Sun & Moon T-Shirt

The front is pretty simple, but the back is what really caught my attention. I like all the little details in the sun, moon, and flowers, and the design has a nice vintage feel to it. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed like I expected. The print looks really good in person too.

Celestial Sun & Moon Wildflower T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

My daughter received the shirt the other day (I had ordered it for her as a surprise). She loved the color and she loved the texture. (she also loves butterflies). Said it was so soft Thanks.

Butterfly Flutter Watercolor Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, MaDonna! A surprise gift for a daughter who loves butterflies, that is exactly why we make these. So happy it arrived soft and landed well. Please enjoy. Max

I like the shirt overall. The design looks nice and it’s pretty comfortable, although the fit was a little different than I expected. The material is decent and I’ve worn it a few times already. I’m happy with it.

Be You. Do You. For You. Wildflower T-Shirt

Such a cute and comfortable tee! I love the simple design and the message feels so positive without being over the top. The fabric is soft and it fits really nicely. It’s one of those easy everyday shirts I know I’ll be wearing a lot.

Collect Beautiful Moments Butterfly T-Shirt

Good everyday long sleeve. The fabric has some weight to it but it’s still comfortable for layering. I like the message on this one and the relaxed fit worked well for me.

Where Joy Leads Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Really nice shirt. The design is pretty and I like the message without it feeling too over the top. The fabric is soft and the fit is comfortable and a little relaxed. I got the Chambray color and the flowers and butterflies look really nice against the blue. It’s an easy everyday shirt and I’ve already worn it a few times.

Be You. Do You. For You. Wildflower T-Shirt

Perfect fit color and perfect monarch!

Monarch Butterfly Front & Back – Tee

Store owner replied: Pamela, thank you! This made our whole day. The Monarch is the design that started it all for us, so hearing that the fit, the color, and the butterfly all landed perfectly is everything we hope for. Thank you for supporting our small shop. Max & Anya, The Known Pack

The chambray color is really pretty and goes nicely with the floral design. I like the vintage look of the artwork and the colors are just right, not too bright. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed without being too loose. It’s an easy shirt to wear with jeans or shorts.

Sunkissed & Thriving Retro Floral T-Shirt

Beautiful!

Bee Gentle Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, Mary - she's one of our gentlest designs, glad she found a good home. Max

Beautiful Shirt & fast shipping!

Be You. Do You. For You. — Wildflower Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you so much, Lori! "Be You. Do You. For You." is one of our favorites too. Hand-drawn wildflowers with a reminder we all need. So glad it reached you quickly, and it only gets softer with every wash. Max, The Known Pack