There is something about old vintage houseplant books that strike my fancy. Maybe it is because they are intricately illustrated or done with black and white photography. I am sure the fact that they are full of plants has something to do with it too! I love to collect them.
This weekend I was inspired by fern illustrations in my book The Woman's Day Book of House Plants, 1965:
This weekend I was inspired by fern illustrations in my book The Woman's Day Book of House Plants, 1965:
ferns and fiddle heads design for sale here:
I designed it using these amazing preserved rock and lutti andianthum ferns with a few dried fiddle head ferns. The buff cockscomb I used reminds me of the rabbits foot in the second fern illustration. The container is a handcrafted Indian lassi cup. A rare find indeed!
Do old books ever inspire you?
Do old books ever inspire you?
Definitely. Especially old magazines.
ReplyDeletehow lovely!
ReplyDeleteyes, old books always inspire me. both written and illustrated. i have a very old science volume for the 1800s - and i'm inspired every single time i look at it.
im happy others share the love too!!!
ReplyDeleteMy whole business is based on inspiration from vintage books. I especially LOVE old cookbooks from the 60's and 70's- the photography is classic.
ReplyDeletejoy how awesome! i would love to know what type of business you are in, it sounds wonderful
ReplyDeleteHi Christina!
ReplyDeleteI found your sites through apartment therapy. What a beautiful family and beautiful life you've created for yourself. I think you studied horticulture and worked in floral design? What advice can you give to someone just starting out, thinking of switching careers? I'm about to have a family and wanted work I love, not work to suck away my soon-to-be precious time and energy. I have taken some floral classes and did a brief apprenticeship a couple of years ago. I am in the NYC area. Any input you could give would be much appreciated!!! THANKS ---Alice