Embracing mother nature has never been easier.
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Floral patterns are being splashed on everything from suiting to shoes, while flora and fauna are influencing fashion and homewares, with feathers and ferns a recurring trend.
On the beauty front, there’s the continuing use of organic products in make-up, lotions and potions, together with a rise in more natural approaches to everyday items such as deodorant.
Taking inspiration from nature is not only made simple, but also stylish with this chic collection.
Bailey pendant, $479. Beautifully constructed from timber, this light fitting will throw interesting shadows and shapes across a room. gerardlighting.com.au
Breathe botanical facial steam, $29.95. Made using an aromatic blend of eucalyptus leaves, lemon peel, lemon balm, lavender flowers and chrysanthemum buds to purify the skin, draw impurities from pores and help improve circulation. theseeke.com
Fibonacci I, from $130 –$1098. Complete your coastal interior with this photograph revealing the intricate inner structures of the Nautilus shell. karibouartco.com.au
Tanika heels, $189.95. Shoes decorated with a floral design are trending right now, perhaps inspired by the coming spring in the northern hemisphere. aliasmae.com.au
Cervino blossom cushion, $29. A simple pattern that would work well with stripes, or a bold pop of one of this season’s hottest colours, mustard. earlysettler.com.au
Banksia coaster, $5.30 each. Made from the Australian banksia seed pod, this porous material makes these the perfect coaster. biome.com.au
Reindeer antler vase, $105. Taking clever inspiration from the mounted antler trend, this vase allows you to display your favourite flora in a similar fashion. myeventdecor.com.au
Golden Bird Lace 7th Heaven gown, $999. Bird motifs are another perennial trend - kudos to mother nature for creating such stunning silhouettes. carlazampatti.com.au
Feather and banksia wooden art tray, $150. Nature’s finest as illustrated by artist Trudy Rice. trudyricecollection.com
The Circle deodorant, $19. One of thee natural deodorants that combines organic plant compounds and essential oils, the circle includes scents of Australian tea tree, lime blossom and lemon. soul8stice.com
Dandy Lyin' unframed print, $45. Melbourne photographer Lareina Tran’s image captures the beauty, frailty and mystery of nature. thedesignedit.com.au
Capi Egg planter, from $35. Add a touch of rustic greenery indoors with this stylish and lightweight flower pot. Available at Bunnings.
Arrow leather watch, $239.99. Palm fronds are still proving a big hit in design circles, so why not adorn a watch face with one? nixon.com/au/en