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The latest ways to display your greenery at home

There’s no doubt that greenery is a very cool trend right now – PANTONE did make it the colour of the year, didn’t they? However, the chic style goes so much further than just a swatch, with vases and planters hosting gorgeous green plants the coolest addition to any room.

It’s not all about aesthetics though, indoor plants have health benefits too – they use your expelled carbon dioxide and turn it into oxygen, have been proven to sharpen focus and reduce airborne dust levels.

Planning your indoor garden yet? Well, make sure you’ve got the best in indoor plant style by checking out some of the best in planters and vases, brought to you by Life Instyle. The boutique trade fair is happening next month, with some of the country’s coolest creatives and designers showcasing their latest wares. The show is all about creative excellence and innovative style, so take a cue from these examples on what your indoors should be looking like:

Petite planters from Hammered Leatherworks 

These porcelain and leather hanging planters from Hammered Leatherworks come in a variety of colours, so you’ll know they’ll work with whatever aesthetic you’re after.

Brass vases from Urban Eden

Urban Eden’s main aim is to get people into gardening and reconnected with nature – these brass vases look to do exactly that!

Teardrop vase from Stix & Flora 

Stix & Flora is a family business run by mum Jules and daughter Em – these teardrop vases are bestsellers, and we can see why!

Glass vase by Koa by Kaitlin 

Each of Koa’s pieces are all ethically hand carved, making your vase a unique place to host your greens.

Botanica

Expressing their appreciation for nature through industrial design, Lesley Williams and Simon Zappia established Botanica, a collection of objects that highlight both the tiny and delicate to the large and wondrous of the plant world. Inspired by vivariums and Wardian cases of the 1800s, their products deliver a tribute to nature’s most delicate botanical offerings with a contemporary feel. This year’s product collection includes: Sanctuary S, Sanctuary M (in Rainforest, Temperate and Arid) and the newly released Biodome.

For more information on the trade-only event. 

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Handmade macramé hangers for just $10.99!

Beginning as a hobby some years ago, Jasmin Newham’s macramé hangers received such positive feedback that she decided to quit her corporate job, start being more creative and finally give up the nine-to-five.
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Launching Hang It Designs just over a month ago, Jasmin is passionate about reviving the popular ’70s macramé hanger with a modern-day spin. “I love the simplistic concept behind macramé hangers,” explains Jasmin. “They reveal how you can create beauty by combining raw materials with creative design.”

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Assembling them in her Melbourne home, each 100% cotton rope is individually dip-dyed by hand, before being air-dried and given a thorough inspection. “I take a lot of pride in my hangers as I want their new owners to love them as much as I do. They are great for adding that extra dimension to a room and also on a functional note, can be used for saving space. Think hanging utensils, plants or whatever you can imagine.”

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Priced at $10.99 (what a bargain?!), there are no limitations to how the hangers can be displayed, with the handmade macramés offering a personal touch that sets them apart from the mass-produced alternatives.
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