Blooming Artificial Plants Review | Photography by Fran Minifie Photography When I opened my coworking space in Totnes for female entrepreneurs and women in business back in 2020, I designed it with the principles of biophilic design in mind. I wanted to use an earthy colour palette, texture, natural materials, organic shapes, and incorporate lots … Read more
I need my home to be a calming living space more now than ever. Granted this is pretty difficult as a mum of two running two businesses simultaneously and not outsourcing any of my household chores. Things can quickly turn to chaos if I don’t keep my eye on the ball. However, a calm living … Read more
I have just bought myself a Chinese Money Plant for my office. I love surrounding myself with houseplants because they really help to boost the mood in a room. But did I need another plant? No! Did I want another plant? ALWAYS. I try to resist buying too many plants as I’m still not great … Read more
Mural wallpaper is a quick, easy and impactful way to bring nature into your home and to capitalise on all the wellbeing benefits that come from inviting nature indoors. As humans, we have an innate biological need to feel connected to nature. We know that biophilia in design has distinctive benefits for our physical wellbeing … Read more
Biomorphic forms and patterns used in the Design by Nature Collection by Front for Moroso This week for my Pinterest TV episode, I am talking about how you can take inspiration from organic shapes and natural patterns and incorporate this into your home decor. In biophilic design terms, these would be referred to as natural … Read more
The Lobby of 1 Hotel Toronto provides inspiration for using biophilic design materials in our homes. There are 14 Principles of Biophilic Design that we can use to create a home that brings nature into the built environment and benefits our mental and physical health and wellbeing. One of those principles is creating a material … Read more
Natural light floods a plywood dining nook from two roof windows in the Vault House by Bradley Van Der Straeten Architects I was approached by Pinterest a few weeks ago asking me if I would like to host my own show on Pinterest TV. Um, yes! Yes I would! And then it became a whole … Read more
Modern White Boucle Curved Sofas from Homary (affiliate) Curved sofas are so hot right now! In fact, Pinterest has predicted “Curve Appeal” to be one of the biggest trends for 2022. I featured the trend for curved furniture a few weeks ago but what really stands out about this trend is the proliferation of curved … Read more
Wildwood Spa is a private spa in the forest on the North Devon coastline If I were to ask you to imagine your dream getaway to help you relax, recharge and rejuvenate, what would you say? For me, without hesitation, it would have to be a spa in the forest. I would want somewhere close … Read more
A woman tends to hanging houseplants There is no doubt that the global Pandemic served to heighten our awareness of the important role that nature plays in our wellbeing. When our access to green spaces was revoked, we realised just how important our connection to nature is for our mental and physical health. As a … Read more