Feb 18, 2017

Current Obsessions: Taking Shape

This quiet winter week found us exploring a floral artist’s vibrant work studio, tanned leather vases, and the anticipation of planning our spring gardens. Read on to learn more.

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Above: Discovered via Jenni Kayne: leather-wrapped vases by Los Angeles-based company Made Solid, a husband and wife duo who use Missouri-sourced vegetable tanned leather to create simple, organic home accessories. Photograph via Made Solid.

  • Five prefab backyard sheds that can double as workspaces or writing retreats.
  • Is gardening a form of resistance?
  • Reveling in the quiet of winter to plan for the abundance of spring.

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Above: Margot is intrigued by these tepee-style Cowboy Range Tents, newly offered by Kaufmann Mercantile and made by Wyoming company Sheridan Tent & Awning.

  • A floral revolution in the digital age.
  • From seed events to rock __garden talks, we’re noting these spring __garden events.
  • Admiring this English garden and estate, the inspiration behind a new perfume collection.

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Above: Pseudobombax, a tree from Mexico, perfectly placed in a Kelly Lamb planter. Photo by Thomas J. Story via Sunset Magazine.

  • A brilliant floral artist in her studio.
  • This new Bali hotel will satisfy the naturalists––and minimalists.
  • We’re admiring this efficient London kitchen, with plenty of built-in storage, over on Remodelista.

Our Latest Instagram Obsession

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Above: We’ve been following the discerning eye behind Seed to Stem, a small botanical and gift shop in western Massachusetts (@seedtostem).

On the hunt for more garden news and destinations? Visit our latest posts:

  • Shopper’s Diary: Peonies in Paris, for Flowers and Coffee
  • Current Obsessions: Winter Fresh
  • Tropical Life: A Family Camp on Jamaica by Designer Sean Knibb