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New online hanging pot shop offers free delivery & returns

With the trend for indoor greenery still going incredibly strong, it was only a matter of time before online stores started popping up, dedicated to all things green. Hundred Acre Wood is the latest such outing – created by Melbourne-based Emma Harwood and Mike Deagle, the store sells a covetable selection of pots and hanging planters and with free delivery and returns Australia-wide, you really can’t go wrong.

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“We only just launched in November and there are probably still spelling mistakes on the site!” says Emma Harwood who has a hard time choosing her favourite pieces from the store. “I love our industrial range as you can mix and match the colours and sizes and the hanging chains they come with are ridiculously long so you can hang them at all different heights. You will never get bored! We’re hoping to add more colours in this range soon for even more fun times,” says Emma.

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A standout for us, the site sells a couple of gorgeous copper planters. “We’ve two copper planters that are knockouts and seem to be pretty popular at the moment. They reflect the most beautiful light if you hang them near a window and the copper makes any green leaves really pop,” says Emma.

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With planters stocked from a variety of Australian suppliers, Emma is looking to expand their offering. “We source our products from a handful of suppliers around Australia but we’re always on the lookout for beautifully designed and crafted hanging planters. We’re aiming to get more Melbourne makers up soon!” says Emma.

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As for her favourite indoor plant, Emma is a fan of ferns and ivy at present. “I love the the look of the vibrant green leaves falling down the side of the planters. And of course you can’t beat a good monstera. I also saw this amazing aglaonema online the other day that looked like someone had drawn the veins in pink pen. It was amazing! I am calling my quest to hunt it down Finding Aglaonema,” says Emma.

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Millie Archer offering aspirational homewares for under $100

Following 18 months of research Laura O’Keeffe and her partner Paul Jager pooled together their skills in business and marketing and their love of design to create beautiful, minimalist wares under their business, Millie Archer.

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All with a vintage, scandi edge, the products are aspirational in style yet affordable, with pricing kept to under $100. “Every design is and will only be produced in limited production runs and all our pieces are modestly priced,” explains Laura. “A combination of uniquely designed feature pieces as well as tailored catalogue items form each collection. We hope the introduction of a single Millie Archer design will assist in changing the look and feel of every home or office.”

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Designing cushions, throws, baskets, wall prints, drinkware (mugs and glasses), jugs, vases, terrariums, hanging planters and coasters, you can expect to find a new collection on the website with the turn of each season. Launching their first range just a few short months ago, it includes four distinct styles, Laura’s favourite being the Bear + Flamingo design, which involved a collaboration with Swedish artist Linda Otton. “After discovering Linda on Instagram in 2014 I immediately fell in love with her style and the ethereal aesthetic that came through her watercolours and composition. The Bear + Flamingo illustrations within the pieces in this collection were created exclusively for Millie Archer. Applied across cushions, mugs, coasters and on fine art wall prints, their simple nature and soft, feminine style add a scandi touch to the room.”

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Also with a Geometric, Metallic and Arrow range, their debut collection is extremely expansive, but that doesn’t mean there’s not more designs in the works. “We’ll be releasing new pieces or a new range every four months or so and have our designs in place for the next few drops,” explains Laura. “This summer you’ll see citrus really come to the forefront of Millie Archer. We love lemons and lemon colouring, it just makes you feel all summery! We’re also investigating some pretty special glassware but that’s in the very early research and development phase.”

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With the name Millie Archer signifying the coming together of the couple’s two favourite names, for them, it was very much like naming a child — proving just how much love they’ve put into the business. “Each design is given as much care and attention as we could possibly dedicate,” says Laura. “We hope you fall in love with them as much as we have.”

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Design DIY Outdoor & Exteriors RENO ADDICT

How to build and maintain the perfect vertical garden

While city residences have limited outdoor space, that doesn’t mean us Aussies don’t want gardens and greenery! So if you want to create and maintain a successful vertical garden, keep the following tips in mind.

Garden location

The first thing to consider when you’re building a vertical garden is where you’ll put it. If you have an outdoor space, you can choose to build it against a wall, or you can construct a structure to hold it. If you don’t have a space outdoors, you can also build a garden indoors.

When you are choosing where to place your vertical garden, think about the kinds of plants you want. Plants require varying degrees of sunlight, shade, water, humidity levels, and space to grow. Certain plants may grow better in certain locations, depending on their needs.

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Structuring a vertical garden

Once you have selected the perfect location for your vertical garden, it’s time to select the structure.

1. Hanging planters

Hanging your plants at different heights can allow you to create a vertical garden either indoors or outdoors. If you’re building your garden outdoors, look at existing structures that can be used for hangers or that can support hanging plants. Indoor gardens often hang from the ceiling or windows in order to be near the light.

2. Shelving

Another way to structure a vertical garden is with shelving. Remember that your plants will need room to grow to their full size and that shelving can block sunlight. Vintage furniture can be repurposed into a great garden shelving unit. If you’re looking to get creative, instead of planting your garden on the shelves, consider hanging them from the shelves.

3. Trellises

Depending on the kind of plants you want to grow, a trellis may be another option, especially for outdoor gardens. Certain food plants, like cucumbers and tomatoes, grow extremely well on a trellis because they like to spread out as they grow.

Choosing a planter

In addition to choosing a structure to hold your plants, you will need to pick the right planter for each plant.

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1. Terrariums

Terrariums are one of the most modern ways to bring both style and nature into a home. They can be hung or placed on a shelf, and because terrariums are made of clear glass, a well put together terrarium can flourish without maintenance.

2. Pots, baskets and boxes

Pots, baskets and window boxes are some of the most common places that plants are grown on residential properties. Remember that they come in all shapes and sizes, and they can be placed on a shelf, hung, or even connected to a trellis for plants that expand beyond their containers.

3. Other options

One of the greatest parts of building your own vertical garden is that you can have fun with it! Sometimes, especially in small spaces, using shelves or traditional pots isn’t an option. What about growing plants in a shoe organiser? Or recycling an old dresser and using the drawers as planters?

— Emma Sayce is a senior florist at A Touch Of Class Florist in Perth. Emma has over 20 years experience in floristry and loves sharing her creative bouquets and floral creations with her customers.

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Olivia’s Fab Four Insta-Finds 01.07.15

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Olivia’s Fab Four is a weekly post that features my favourite finds on Instagram for the past week. To be in the running, all you have to do is hashtag your product photos #oliviasfabfour and tag them with my handle: @oliviashead.

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Here are this week’s beautiful products (clockwise from top left)

1. Zamboanga Basket, $49, from Granite Lane. @granitelane

2. Hanging Planter, $24.99, from Typo. @typoshop

3. Bromelia Mini, $19.95, from Cup O Flora. @cupoflora

4. Fairy Solarjar, $80, from Happy Place Terrariums. @happyplaceterrariums 

I’ll be back with more next week! Olivia x

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Have You Met Miss Jones’ annual warehouse sale

It’s that time of year again, with Have You Met Miss Jones’ annual warehouse sale starting next Wednesday 2 December!

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Now in a bigger and better location, the three-day sale will offer more than 50% off hand painted retro pottery, bone china lamps, modern lacquer boxes in pop colours, hanging planters in geo shapes, and lots of gift items. Having visited last year and arrived home with bags full of bargains, I can promise that this is a sale you don’t want to miss!

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Also on sale is their jewellery brand Hello, offering multi-stranded beads in summer colours, arm candy bracelets, beaded clutches in boho styles and lots more. Their prop cupboard is getting a clearout too, with bird cages, vintage bottles and other collectables also up for grabs.

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The Have You Met Miss Jones’ annual warehouse sale will be held from 3 -to- 5 December, from 9am-to-5pm at 9/80 O’Riordan St Alexandria, Sydney.