Gardener’s world?
On my first day working at my very first interiors magazine the Editor asked me what I thought of a homes shoot. It was a ho-hum kitchen, but I did like the spindly geraniums that were growing on the huge windowsill. Editor looked displeased and told me that house plants were basically anti-style, hopelessly suburban.
Despite it being an outrageous bit of snobbery, I obviously internalized this opinion because now I find I’m pro cut flowers but anti house plants. And especially ones that are meant to be something like ‘design’. These wall-planters from Woolly Pocket* give me the creeps, aesthetically and entomologically. Gimme a nice geranium. What do you think?
*Their outdoor soft planters in bright colours are ace though – perfect for London’s rooftop gardeners.
Couldn’t agree more. They look horrible and probably harbour more unpleasant things than the dishcloth.
Absolutely! (in response to Helen’s reply) I’d be waiting for a little (or even big) spider to descend into my hair as I sat on the sofa…. but I must say in defence of houseplants that they can add colour and panache if used well, and are also good for your health.
I adore these! If being a house-plant lover is anti-style then that’s me all over! I love a mix of mid century modern with a splash of suburban greens. It’s eclectic and different. Anti-style I here I come!!
Anna B, we salute your (anti) style. I just always end up killing them, is all x
Haha! I’ve killed a few in my time too, takes a good few years of experimentation to get to know and love houseplants
Loving your blog by the way! x