The Beauty of Botany

Whoa! - I knew the last few weeks have been busy but I didnt realise it had been over a month since I last posted! That's not to say I haven't been planning though - I have a few boards bubbling away in the pipeline!
  

The idea for today's board came through some research I've been doing recently that featured this amazing Martinique Banana Leaf wallpaper. 

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Who doesn't recognise it?! It was created by decorator Don Loper in 1942 for the Beverly Hills Hotel and has since acquired iconic status in the design world thereafter.
Its lush, its juicy - it speaks of balmy nights and endlessly blue sky days. It truly is a fabulous design, no question, but possibly not the easiest to directly transfer into your home.

However, the 'Botanical' trend has been on the scene for a for while now with no sign of abating so the shops are awash with plenty of ways to inject a bit of beautiful botany into your life.........Heres a handpicked sample of some of my favourites! 

Sources & Links (clockwise from top left)

Urban Grow Gold Diamond Terrarium from Urban Outfitters 

Honolulu Palm Wallpaper from Graham & Brown 

Tapered Recycled Vase from Cox & Cox 

Kasai Salad Bowl from Urbanara 

Aprile Duvet from Anthropologie 

Islay Dry Gin from The Botanist 

Mini Drop Vases from Rowen & Wren 

Alium Ceiling Pendant from John Lewis

Hippy Chic

Do you use Pinterest? Its an amazing tool for us creative (forgetful) sorts in particular - not just as a place to keep things we spot but its full of inspiration, admiration & revelations galore!
Its so addictive Ive had to restrict the amount of time I allow myself on it, otherwise I could be there all day! It was when I checked in to Pinterest this week that I noticed that the whole of my feed had a definite boho vibe going on! As Pinterest shows you stuff based on boards that you follow or things you've already pinned - its quite evident that the anticipation of summer holidays and imminent festival season is definitely on my mind at the moment!

These interior shots were just 3 of many I could have chosen but I think they each embrace that laid back, eclectic style really well. 

While the beauty of this look is that almost anything goes, if you dissect the images you can see they each have similarities and a few notable key points. The room composition is naturally informal; theres plenty of interest created through differing heights - hanging chairs & planters for example and general layering is key. Leathers and fibres are natural colours; fabrics are either natural (sheepskin) or have a handmade quality - think embroidery/macramé etc; an obligatory pouffe of course and plenty of lush air cleaning greenery.

Todays board contains a selection of pieces that will work independently within your existing interior or all together as a whole Hippy Chic look......

Sources & Links (clockwise from bottom left)
Moroccan Tan Leather Pouffe from Cuckooland

Hurricane Diamond Vase from White Mint

Faux Mongolian Fur Cushion from George

Celia Small Woodblock from Monsoon

Hanging Swing Chair from Rockett St George

Floral Print from Howkapow

End Grain Coffee Table from West Elm

Sheepskin Throw from The Organic Sheep

Fiesta Embroidered Cushion from Bombay Duck

If you have any queries, sugestions or just fancy communicating, as always, please feel free to leave any comments below, or drop me a line directly in the box to the right & I promise to get back to you!