Feb 11, 2017

Current Obsessions: Winter Fresh

This week found us exploring the unspoken words of flowers, a welcoming Australian café, and the best of __garden photography. Read on:

Lena Pedersen ceramics on  ista Current Obsessions

Above: Discovered via The Elysian Edit: handmade porcelain and glass made from Copenhagen-based artisan Lena Pedersen.

  • A former rock musician takes floral design to the next level.
  • What was really planted in Marie Antoinette’s garden?
  • We’re experiencing garden envy over this Australian home.

Why We March -  ista - obsessions

Above: As we near International Women’s Day––March 8––we’re anticipating the release of Artisan’s new book, Why We March, a collection of images of protest signs carried by marchers around the world.

  • The language of flowers.
  • On the market: Grey Gardens.
  • UK readers: 20 winter gardens to visit before spring.

Workshop Bros Coffee Shop instagram  ista current obsessions

Above: On our Melbourne to-do list: Workshop Brothers Coffee in the city’s Glen Huntly neighborhood a green facade, natural light, and houseplants. Photograph by The Stella Collective via @workshopbros.

  • The world’s premier competition in botanical photography announces its winners.
  • Pantone’s Color of the Year symbolizes new beginnings––and a coming spring.
  • Admiring botanical tiles and small bouquets in a London bathroom on Remodelista.

Our Latest Instagram Obsession

@throstudio_ ista_current_obsessions

Above: THrō Studio’s handmade ceramic planters are rough-hewn and textural; the Instagram feed (@throstudio) offers ample houseplant inspiration.

Love discovering new gardens finds and news? Explore our recent posts:

  • DIY: Flowers in the House, 9 Ways
  • Current Obsessions: Pretty in Pink
  • Colored Glass Bulb Vases