This design studio in Warsaw, Poland founded by Justyna Faลdziลska & Miลosz Dฤ browski captured my eye for their vibrant, 3D-printed vessels. I learned that sustainability is a high priority for the designers, so they only use compostable or highly recyclable materials. From vases to sculptures, totems to candleholders, each piece is manufactured as needed, which means zero overstock and zero waste.
Iโm not planning a wedding or big fancy dinner in need of centerpieces anytime soon but I canโt help but continue to be inspired by modern day florists, namely the ladies behind Studio Mondine, a San Francisco-based floral design studio that creates very moving, very intentional floral creations. When you start following many florist IG accounts (which is easy to do because who doesnโt like beautiful flowers peppered into their feed?), youโll start noticing lots of similar trends and styles, but Studio Mondine strays from staying inside any one specific box as they continually evolve and finesse their style (I love what theyโre currently doing with braided grasses and lotus leaves). The next time youโre at a Proper Hotel or checking out the latest Vogue Weddings feature, do a quick scan for the florist credit โ you might find that youโre a Studio Mondine fan, too.
(PS: theyโve also written a book called Ikebana Unbound, a beautiful book thatโs full of inspiration, even if youโre not arranging flowers anytime soon.)
Following the floral theme here, I highly recommend checking out the New York Botanical Gardenโs Orchid Show this year if youโre able to attend. Landscape architect and artist Lily Kwong has transformed the grounds into a wonderland of colorful, exotic, and beautifully fascinating orchids, offering visitors a natural zen relief from the busyness of the city. Inspired by her heritage in designing the space, Kwong seemingly pulls illustrations from Chinese scrolls out and into the real world. The show, now in its 20th year, is on view through April 23, 2023.
What can I say? I guess I have spring on the brain! Unlike my previous flower picks, Danish artist Silke Bondeโs paper art lasts forever. I enjoy discovering the different ways artists incorporate paper folding into their works and especially love that Bonde folds in the art of watercolor into her creations.
Finally, Iโm just going to leave this video here for your endless wondermentโฆ
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