Cabins

February 11, 2013 //

How nice would it be to build a little cabin in the woods. It doesn’t need to be big. All you need is a bed nook (or two or three), a little kitchen, a fire, running water and a nice comfortable spot to sun yourself outdoors. I imagine most of my time spent wandering through the surrounds, cutting flowers and branches, or reading in bed. Here are some of my favourites from the fabulous Cabin Porn.

tumblr_maylcmHMe31qzwmsso1_1280 Cabin Porn is curated by a group of friends who have been building a variety of their own cabins on 55 acres of land near Yulan, New York. Here are some photos of their personal project ‘Beaver Brook’.

All photographs from Cabin Porn and Beaver Brook.

Tags beaver brook, cabin porn, cabins, nature

Categories Nature, Photography

Fiddleleaf

February 6, 2013 //

I am currently on the lookout for a large fiddle leaf fig to add to my indoor plant collection.

Aren’t they beautiful?

Photographs one & four: Elle Decor, photograph two: Emma at Marion House Book, photograph three: Lonny Magazine.

Tags fiddleleaf, fig, indoor plant, interior design, plants

Categories Design, Garden, Interior Design, Plants

Little Flower School

February 5, 2013 //

The Little Flower School is run by Nicolette Owen and Sarah Ryhanen. Nicolette has her own floral studio Nicolette Camille Floral and Sarah is co-founder of beautiful Brooklyn florist Saipua as well as owner of a flower farm in upstate New York.

They came together in 2008 and now run classes all over the US and most recently did some special classes in Sydney. I was disappointed to learn of the classes after they had already sold out, but got to enjoy something of their visit through the photographs they posted of their trip.

Little Flower School

All photographs by the Little Flower School.

Tags australia, brooklyn, florist, Flowers, little flower school, new york, nicolette camille floral, nicolette owen, saipua, sarah ryhanen

Categories Photography, Wedding

Ricardo Bofill

January 31, 2013 //

Ricardo Bofill is an acclaimed Spanish architect, with an incredible postmodern sensibility. He founded the Taller de Arquitectura, a studio of around 40 architects, engineers, sociologists and philosophers who have undertaken a vast array of projects from private homes and interior design to airports, public gardens, hotels and retail spaces.

One of his most incredible projects is the ongoing transformation of an abandoned cement factory in Barcelona.

This former industrial complex has become an incredibly inviting world, with huge cathedral like rooms and surrealist features. The surrounding grounds have also been transformed from a dusty scrap yard to an oasis of palms, olive trees, eucalyptus and cypresses. The vines growing up the walls and the big splashes of green that can be seen from inside the building add to its charm.

This old factory is now his family home along with the headquarters for the Taller de Arquitectura, and a venue for exhibitions, concerts and lectures.

All photographs from Ricardo Bofill.

Tags architecture, cement, factory, garden, home, industrial, ricardo bofill, silo, studio, taller de arquitectura, vines

Categories Architecture, Design, Garden, Plants

Monty Don

January 29, 2013 //

He may be a little old for me, but I’ve always had a bit of a crush on sweet Monty Don. He’s an English horticulturalist, TV presenter and author. I’ve watched ‘Around the World in 80 Gardens’ and ‘Italian Gardens’ but he has a pretty long list of shows he has been apart of.

Monty has my absolute dream job – to explore private and open gardens and introduce them to others. So sit back, relax and enjoy a bit of Monty Don guiding us through some incredible ancient Italian estates.

Villa d’Este, Tivoli

The Garden of Ninfa, Latina

Villa di Castello and Boboli Gardens

Photographs by Marsha Arnold.

Tags boboli gardens, garden, gardening, latina, marsha arnold, monty don, the garden of ninfa, tivoli, villa d'este, villa di castello

Categories Garden

Raf Simons

January 25, 2013 //

Raf Simons has a real knack for producing incredibly beautiful and delicate clothes and presenting them at impressive and unique shows.

Here are a few where he has incorporated his love of nature into the runway.

Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/ Summer 2013

Jil Sander Ready to Wear Autumn/ Winter 2012

Christian Dior Haute Couture Autumn/ Winter 2012/13

Tags catwalk, christian dior, dior, Flowers, haute couture, jil sander, raf simons, runway

Categories Fashion, Flowers

Decay

January 18, 2013 //

I’ve seen a few photographers working with this theme lately, there’s something quite poetic about it.

Billy Kidd uses dramatic colours.

Derek Henderson has a more natural aesthetic.

Amy Merrick gives these poppies her Dutch master makeover.

Jon Shireman is simple and striking.

Tags amy merrick, billy kidd, decaying flowers, derek henderson, Flowers, jon shireman, photography

Categories Design, Flowers, Photography

Up on the Roof: Alex MacLean

January 16, 2013 //

Alex MacLean learnt to fly while studying architecture at Harvard University. His latest book gives a pretty spectacular glimpse into the rooftop gardens of some of New York’s luckiest residents. Imagine.

The book is available from The Book Depository.

Tags alex maclean, garden, new york, rooftop, rooftop garden, up on the roof

Categories Garden, Photography

Christmas

January 15, 2013 //

For christmas this year I gave my uncles and aunties and family friends a pot of chilli. It’s a simple, pretty, inexpensive gift that I like to think most people would enjoy receiving.

For my brother I bought a truffle inoculated holly oak sapling. I potted it in a wine barrel. When it gets a little bigger he can plant it in his newly purchased house and then in six to seven years they should be able to dig up some truffles!

I was given a terrarium couriered up from bosky in Melbourne which is an incredible little world unto itself and some great books, including a beautiful one by Grandiflora with photography of Saskia Havekes’s amazing floral creations by Andrew Lehmann (available here).