Melbourne-based botanical wares studio Ivy Musehas launched Celestial, its latest collection of locally designed botanical wares inspired by the stars.
Showcasing shimmering colours and uplifting shades, Celestial encourages plant-lovers to look to the stars for a fresh perspective whilst offering them new ways to showcase their leafy friends.
“Given the current climate with so many people isolating at home, we wanted to encourage everyone to take a step back and look at the bigger picture,” says Alana Langan, co-founder of Ivy Muse. “We also wanted to inspire people to make the most of greenifying their space and really connect with nature at home – and have a little fun while doing it.”
The collection features 10 Melbourne-made botanical wares including plant stakes, pots, ceramics and plant stands including the Gemini plant stake and four brand new limited edition colours; Champagne, Cinnamon, Halcyon and Sherbet.
The popular Chubby planters and matching plant stands are now available in two brand new limited edition colours; Sherbet and Halcyon.
The Lily planter and T-Bar Hanger have also been reimagined in limited edition Cinnamon, whilst the Hourglass Plant Pedestal is now available in limited edition Champagne.
Rounding out the collection are the popular powder-coated steel plant stakes Dot, Loop and Peacock. Perfect for taming wild plants like monstera deliciosa and philodendrons, they are now available in two new limited edition colours, Sherbet and Halcyon.
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No longer a relic of the 1970’s, houseplants are once again having their day in the sun. Indoor plant aficionado Jennifer Sampson, one half of ceramics business Jones & Co, shares her tips to have your plants looking their absolute best.
Show me the light
The first rule when creating your own thriving green metropolis is to understand the light. It sounds super boring if you’re ready to buy plants right away, but buying the right plants, or placing them in the right zones allows them to thrive and makes you a happy plant parent. If you start with some of the low maintenance plants below, you can build confidence and then branch into some of the trickier varieties out there. There are plenty of apps you can use to determine the light direction in your place.
North – Low to moderate indirect light. Only suited for low light loving plants like Mother in Law’s Tongue, Peperomia or a Zanzibar Gem. Great for hallways, low spots in living rooms next to a cabinet or couch where there isn’t as much light filtering through.
South – Bright indirect light to full sun in the afternoon. Best for light lovers like succulents and cactus. We’ve never had much luck with blue toned succulents inside; they seem to love the outdoor sun best. Play it safe and go for the green, fleshy succulents that are a little more forgiving. You really can’t go wrong with a great cactus in a handmade planter, though!
East – Medium bright, indirect light. Try a classic Devil’s Ivy (Pothos) or a hardy Bird’s Nest Fern which can tolerate more light. Nothing beats a trailing Pothos dangling over a high shelf in the kitchen or on the windowsill in the bathroom. They’re a great way to introduce some green in your vertical space if you are short on floor space or have little gardeners (kids and pets) running around.
West- Medium bright, indirect light, with some direct sun at the end of the day. Most house plants get on with this kind of light. Lush Boston Ferns, Ficus and Philodendrons are all good ones to try and come in lots of different sizes and cool species. Just don’t place anything too close to the windowpanes, as the magnification from the glass can burn their leaves.
Chicken or the egg?
What comes first, the planter or the plant? It’s a question as old as time. There are lots and lots of different planters, so we vote for planter first! If you want to repot your plant, you need to make sure your planter has a drainage hole. If it doesn’t have a drainage hole, you can use it as a cache pot. Leaving your plant in the plastic nursery pot, remove it for watering, then pop it back in its colourful house afterwards. We love this idea, as you can change up the look whenever you want.
Group love
Sometimes one isn’t enough, especially if you are after that lush tropical vibe. When grouping together your new besties, different themes can unify your look. For example, you can combine the same plant types, like pairing architectural succulents and cacti together, or tropical leaf plants like a Monstera, Philodendron and Rubber Plants. Also, think about the foliage colour: dark greens together with a variegated species will make those variegated babies really pop! Consider the height and shape of plants, too. Look for a taller, straight plant to pair with a bushier one, then maybe a short and squat one. This ensures that each baby gets their own moment.
Power of one
If it all seems a little intimidating, just start with one plant you love. Choose the right room with the perfect light, nurture it, care for it and learn its likes and dislikes. Once you know when to water, or when to prune a stray leaf you can add another of the same variety, or upsize your planter. You can continue doing this until you have one giant, luscious plant and everyone thinks you are the gardening king or queen!
-Jennifer Sampson is the creative director of homewares company Jones & Co. All the pots pictured are from their latest collection.
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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.
A departure from their signature monochrome wares, Design Twins release a gorgeous new peach and navy pot range this week titled ‘Palm Springs’ which is not only inspired by the American destination but Art Deco and terrazzo too.
Design Twins’ Mitchell and Crystal Lindsay
“Basically, we really wanted to create something a bit different. We’re known for our striking monochrome and metallics but we wanted to do something a bit more laid-back. Some of the pots are quite simple but they complement our more out-there designs,” says Crystal Lindsay, one half of the Design Twins duo.
I love the simple Art Deco motif on this pot design
And in very exciting news for the Aussie brand, they’re about to tackle the US, starting with a workshop in the Los Angeles suburb of El Segundo which is just 10 minutes from LA airport and home to Google and Uber too. “We’ve been planning to go to the US for a couple of years now. We’re starting with a workshop but customers will be able to purchase pots from there also,” says Crystal, whose US customers have been paying than $150 in shipping until now. “We didn’t really think that was fair so this workshop will allow us to ship within America,” says Crystal.
The move to the US inspired the brand’s latest collection too. “We’ve been planning to go to the US for a while now so we looked to US design and more specifically, Palm Springs. When we created this range, we designed the pots to suit homes in Palm Springs but we also added a bit of Art Deco and we’re really fascinated by terrazzo too.”
The range also features limited edition mosaic pots, with a new collection of just five pots released every month. “All of the mosaic pots are going to be one-offs,” says Crystal.
A limited edition mosaic pot
“Our pots suit any style of home. They’re not too out-there but they still make a statement. It all started with the intention of bringing indoor greenery into the home and giving our customers something that they get complimented on – a hero piece,” says Crystal.
To celebrate the Palm Springs collection, Interiors Addict readers will get a 20% discount when the code ‘ADDICT20’ is entered at checkout.
With indoor plants trending in a major way, it makes sense that there are more and more fabulous pots hitting the market. Celebrating colour and in keeping with the trend, Mr Green Grass has expanded its popular tweed pot range this month with the release of some gorgeous new hues and sizes.
“The range began with four colours and now we have over 20 in this range alone,” says Mr Green Grass founder Jennifer Jones. We love the new metallic shades in high-shine silver and gold.
The brand’s tweed pot is so popular it now has its own hashtag – check out #tweedpot on Instagram for lots of indoor plant inspiration.
Perfect for use anywhere throughout the home, they offer a perfect pop of colour and come in at under $20 so won’t break the bank either. I’m thinking about potting a succulent in one as a gift for my next dinner party host – while wine will be drunk, the pot remains!
Melbourne-based botanical wares studio IVY MUSE today launched Nightshade, their second collection of limited edition plant stands, and here’s a first look at them. To celebrate the follow-up to their inaugural collection in October, they commissioned renowned local ceramicist Ingrid Tufts to produce an exclusive range of pots to complement them.
Nightshade draws its inspiration from the simplicity of a winter sunset, with a pared back aesthetic and focus on intense colour. Each design is available in black and white, plus a limited edition colour unique to that design; Navy (Quay), Electric Blue (Arrow), Blush Clay (Empire) and Frost (Chrysalis).
Nightshade includes two smaller stands (Chrysalis and Quay) for pots to sit on (and in the Chrysalis) as well as two taller stands (Empire and Arrow). As with the previous collection, each IVY MUSE stand was designed to allow the customer maximum flexibility and creativity in the many ways they can house plants, and are suitable for a variety of pot sizes and shapes.
Tufts’ handmade limited edition pots are wheel-thrown from beautiful iron-bearing stoneware, then combined with soft pastel glazes to allow the clay to gently reveal its natural character. The pots are available in one size with three colour options (Marshmallow, Peach and Ice Blue).
IVY MUSE is the brainchild of longtime friends Jacqui Vidal and Alana Langan. Jacqui, founder of art retailer Signed & Numbered, together with Alana, interior stylist and owner of online boutique Hunt & Bow, launched the business with a mission to produce beautiful, functional stands that encourage people to get creative with their greenery.
Designed by Jacqui and Alana, the stands are made from steel — for durability and strength — then powder-coated to add beautiful colour and a perfect finish. They are made from start to finish in Melbourne.
The stands retail for $170 and can be purchased online or from over 20 stockists across Australia. The pots are also available online. International shipping also available.
How cute are these pot plant stands designed by new botanical wares studio, Ivy Muse?!
Coming in four geometric-inspired designs, the GEOSCAPES collection offers plant lovers and design enthusiasts alike, the maximum creativity to showcase their greenery in and around the home.
Featuring two smaller stands (the Butterfly and the Hourglass) for pots to sit on and two larger stands (the Classic and the Feline) for pots to sit inside of, each stand is suitable for a variety of pot sizes and shapes. Each design in the inaugural collection is available in matt black and matt white, plus a limited edition colour unique to that design: teal (for Butterfly), soft blue (for Feline), burnt copper (for Hourglass) and champagne (for Classic).
The stands are made from steel — for durability and strength — then powder-coated to add intense colour and a perfect finish. They are suitable for interior and exterior use and retail for between $130 and 140.
