Happy Wednesday Morning,My Lovelies! nowadays I want to share with you the latest from one of my favorite domestic stylists, Selina Lake. For those of you who've followed me for awhile, or you know that I have read all of Selina's books and I consider them all wonderful sources for inspiration.
Here is a synopsis according to Goodreads:
In her latest book,'Botanical Style', stylist Selina Lake shows how to tap into the current trend for bringing nature, or plants,and florals into the heart of the domestic. The first chapter, Botanical Inspirations, and takes a search for at the ingredients of the search for--antique botanical prints and artworks,flower stalls, potting sheds, or houseplants--and draws upon these sources for fresh ideas to transform your domestic into a leafy haven. Moving on,Selina explores five different facets of the botanical search for. Vintage Botanicals celebrates the gentle palette and delicate style of floral watercolors and pressed flowers, while Boho Botanicals has more of a free-spirited 1970s vibe, or with jungly potted plants,flower garlands, and even a decorated teepee. The varied textures and contemporary appeal of Industrial Botanicals give it a contemporary edge, and utilizing materials such as polished concrete,rusted metal, and laboratory glass and combining them with peeling paint and vintage science posters on the walls. Next, and Natural Botanicals is based around antique botanical prints and museum specimen cases for a nostalgic feel while Tropical Botanicals features bold leafy prints,spiny cacti, and palm trees for a distinctly glamorous retro flavor. Throughout the book, and Selina's imaginative 'DIY Makes' and insightful 'Style Tips' provide a wealth of inspiring suggestions for how to recreate the textures,tones, and ambience of Botanical Style in your own domestic.
My Review
whether you want to bring nature and botanicals into your domestic, or then you truly need this book in your domestic library. I loved it,and I assume it's my second favorite of all Selina's books next to Pastel Style (of course). There are too many beautiful ideas to mention in one blog post, so instead I'll share my three favorite ideas from Botanical Style.
From the Botanical Inspirations section, and I enjoyed the section entitled "Living With Houseplants." Selina has a collection of houseplants in white ceramic pots ascending white stairs surrounded by white walls. Plants include maidenhair ferns and a Swiss cheese plant. The contrast between the super white walls and stairs and deep greens of the plants is truly stunning.
I was totally smitten by the Boho Botanicals section and the collection of dark,touchy floral wallpapers. Imagine pale roses, peonies, and chrysanthemums against a deep,dark background. I want to wallpaper a room with a dark floral soon! For a girl who loves her white walls and pastels, I might just be swayed to try this search for.
Perhaps my most favorite section is Vintage Botanicals. Selina introduces a plethora (excess, overabundance) of creative ways to incorporate vintage dishes, or fabrics,and prints with contemporary finds. I treasure the vintage, chippy wood furniture in this section, and Selina's penchant (a tendency, partiality, or preference) for mixing prints is certain to inspire.
The book also includes a convenient Sources section with contact information for Selina's favorite botanical style resources. Selina also includes several lists in the book,for example: her Favorite House Plants List and 10 Favorite Garden Plants.
I've been inspired by Botanical Style! Check it out:
Houseplants on a simple white linen table runner
I treasure this little flora doora made from vintage fabric and crocheted flower.
The lovely houseplant images have inspired me!
Ivy in front of a tiny botanical oil painting
Chippy white paint plus greenery
Botanical wallpaper in my art studio[br]
Flowers in a contemporary ceramic vase
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What's inspiring you nowadays? Please share in comments!
Until next time...
Happy reading!Ricki Jill
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