The Victorians suffered from ‘fern madness’; the 1970s was the age of the macramé plant hanger; the Japanese believe that where there are plants, life energy flows well. For centuries and across cultures, plants have transformed interiors. Today houseplants are once again experiencing a revival. Bree Claffey of renowned Australian emporium Mr Kitly journeys in the worlds of her plant-loving friends to share their joy-inducing, plant-filled spaces. This is more than a gardening book: this is an inspirational look at life with plants. From the ever-reliable Peace lily and beguiling Fiddle leaf fig to the elusive Chinese money plant, houseplants are showcased in all their weird and wonderful forms. More than good-looking props, plants are living growing things rooted in community and creativity. As this book celebrates, houseplants are not a passing trend – they are a way of life.

Features:

• Much more than a gardening book – this is an inspirational look at life with plants.
• Runs the gamut of houseplants, from the ubiquitous spider fern to the exotic Bromelia.
• Draws on Bree Claffey’s extensive plant knowledge, and documents a great cross section of plants and plant-filled homes, principally in Australia but also elsewhere.
• Reveals both the complicated and simple ways in which a little greenery can transform an interior.

Author:

Bree Claffey is the owner of Mr Kitly – an emporium of carefully curated ceramics, homewards and lush indoor plants, which stylists, designers and creative types flock to. Bree regularly curates houseplants for cafes and shops, and holds monthly exhibitions featuring work by various artists and makers from Australia and beyond.

Target Market:

Interior designers, gardeners, home-owners.