Inspired by Nature - My 10 Favourite Quotes

Tree Inspiration

I draw a lot of inspiration from nature when I work and design. This is just a fun post with some images and my 10 Favourite Nature and Design Quotes.

I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy.” 

Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar

The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. 

Anne Frank

Trees are the earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven. 

Rabindranath Tagore

Choose only one master – Nature.
Rembrandt

No house should ever be on a hill or on anything. It should be of the hill. Belonging to it. Hill and house should live together each the happier for the other.

Frank Lloyd Wright

Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator.

Antonio Gaudi

One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. 

Leo Tolstoy

But Nature flies from the infinite, for the infinite is unending or imperfect, and Nature ever seeks an end. 

Aristotle

Reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully, he can learn more than what is in books, for they speak with the voice of God. 

George Washington Carver

Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you. 

Frank Lloyd Wright

Copper Interiors - Inspiration

Copper Inspiration

Copper takes me back to my childhood. The nostalgia that copper invokes in me gives me a great appreciation of the past. As a modern consumer bombarded with mass-produced items copper gives a sense of quality, of being unique. I would love to see the mass-produced, industrial age get a craft-revolution wake-up call. As a consumer I would love to see quality and durability triumph over cheap and disposable.

Design is in everything we make, but it's also between those things. It's a mix of craft, science, storytelling, propaganda, and philosophy. 

Erik Adigard

Have a look at some modern copper inspiration. I love combining copper with Navy or Rose Pink.

 

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How to display art: Layered Art

Art Stacking Inspiration

Layered art or art stacking is a method of displaying art in a more flexible way. This is very appealing for young art collectors and creative and it is also a great way to display art when you are renting a home/flat and cannot damage the walls. 

Leaning artwork doesn’t require any holes that can cause problems at a later stage. It gives you freedom to move and play with our artworks. Should you decide the piece does not agree with your décor, simply remove it. 

Art is a very personal thing and therefore anything goes. Add in other elements into the display that complement the artwork; a favourite ceramic vase, memorabilia from a trip or even a collector’s item that you cherish.

Remember, there's no right or wrong way anymore. Be creative!

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Indoor Garden Inspiration

Indoor Gardens

Hope you get inspired! Even with limited space, you can always bring nature into your home. 

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Rainy Day Inspiration - White Interiors

Fresh White Interior Design Ideas

It's been raining for 2 weeks straight! Time for some rainy inspiration. 

 

White Interiors Maintenance Tips

White interior designs are great to give an area a light, fresh look and making a small room look bigger, but can be difficult to keep clean. Stains on white surfaces are often permanent, therefore the best way of maintaining the white interior design is through prevention. 

Prevent stains by covering furniture with a blanket or throw when eating. It is also advisable to use washable wall paint. Clean the stains and dirt immediately after spotting them, also choose easy-to-wash materials and removable upholstery (slip-covers) to make washing easier.

 

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Chic Geek Part 3 - Star Wars Inspired Decor

Subtle Star Wars Interior Design

When you have two older brothers you can't really grow up without know a thing or two about Star Wars (and Poker). This is something so very close to my heart and I looked all over the internet for a more subtle approach to Star Wars in interiors, higher standards and all that.

"I am a Jedi... like my father before me."

Enjoy!

 

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Chic Geek Part 2 - Dr Seuss Inspired Decor

Dr Seuss Inspiration

I grew up with Dr Seuss. "Die Kat Kom Weer" (Afrikaans The Cat in The Hat comes back) was an all time favourite! I loved the rhythms of the rhymes, the characters and the mess!

As an adult I still find Dr Seuss inspiring and I even used a quote by the Great Docter (no offence to Doctor Who fans) in my About Me page. 

Hope you enjoy the decor inspiration!

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