Small improvements of living
Designs by Antwerp based design studio, XLBloom all share the same five qualities: Hand-made, quality, timeless, original and sustainable. The label could be described as a perfect mix of unique quality and sustainable craftsmanship, and all products are as practical as they are aesthetically pleasing. For…
One of the most notorious architects of the 20th century, and perhaps of all time, is Frank Lloyd Wright. Less known are his gardens. In a wonderful book from a few years back, photographer and author Derek Fell captured the gardens of the most iconic…
Ikebana, or literally translated “living flowers” is the Japanese art of arranging florals. In Ikebana, the composition, linework, and shape are of most importance. The art form comes from…
Instagram is full of incredibly inspiring pages, but the true gems can be hard to find in the jungle of different feeds. In this section, we present a selection of Instagram-photography that we find inspiring. For this post, we highlight a number of inspiring accounts.…
The Greenhouse is a terrarium designed by design duo, Worapong Manupipatpong and Ada Chirakranont from the Bangkok-based design studio, Atelier 2+. The duo studied at KMITL in Bangkok and expanded their education at Konstfack in Stockholm. Their design aesthetic proves that Scandinavian design is a concept that isn’t…
As the trees are losing their leaves, the air is getting colder and the sun is fading away, it can be a challenge to keep your house full of beautiful and healthy flowers. Most plants need a lot of sunlight to stay alive, but at…
The goal of Amsterdam-based design studio We Smell The Rain is to bring nature indoors, and to bridge the gap between nature and the city. From this point of view, We Smell The Rain launched their first product collection: the Kokedama. Inspired by ancient Japanese techniques, combined…
Instagram is a rich source of inspiration, if you know where to look. In this section we present a selection of Instagram-photography that we find inspiring. This post we dedicate to plant-loving Instagrammers. …
Sansevieria Laurentii, also known as the Snake Plant, is a plant for everyone and every location. It belongs to the family Asparagaceae, originally from tropical West-Africa. Sansevieria Laurentii was a popular mid-century plant, when many architects incorporated indoor-gardens into their designs. Currently this plant-classic is…
Calathea plants have remarkable leaves with patterns that distinguish the different types within this family. It is good to know that Calathea is not an easy plant, they demand a cool (18 – 23 degrees) and rather dark environment, which makes this plant suitable for…