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When it’s time for her close-up, not even Mother Nature is immune to a little “restyling.” Riffing on the Grand Dame’s botanical creations, Bay Area photographer and designer Tara Gill has created a series of blooming artworks called “Patterns of Growth” using all things green, leafy, and floral as her medium. After rearranging her exotic botanical finds into unique shapes and forms, the result is an eye-popping, kaleidoscope-like pattern rooted in the artist’s unique, creative vision.
We're just weeks away from Halloween, and even if you won't be dressing up for the holiday, trimming your home with spooky decorations is, while not mandatory, the sign that you're still at least somewhat getting into the spirit.
While I'm a firm believer that September is way too soon for stores to put up Thanksgiving decorations (I'm looking at you, Pottery Barn), it's never too early to start honing your skills in the art of entertaining–whether it be in anticipation of the holidays or just a dinner party next week.
"A calendar in the middle of the year? Stop the insanity!" I hear you say. I know we've just entered September, but hear me out: These prints from Los Angeles artist Claire Nereim are built for this year, the next, and so on ad infinitum. It's the last calendar you'll ever need!
Terrariums have blown up into a major trend in home gardening over the past few years, with everyone from the New York Times to Martha Stewart (erm, not to mention Jeffery Tambor) taking a crack at them.
There are plenty of occasions when an overflowing bouquet of flowers is called for–take last weekend's Mother's Day for example–but the cost adds up quickly if you like to keep a bunch of blossoms around the home on a regular basis.
