Wild Cuisine Throughout the Seasons
Abundant, free, sources of vitality, rich in textures and flavors... wild plants have everything to please. Dive into this gourmet world with Lucie Saint-Voirin and her modern, family vegetarian cuisine. For more than 10 years, Lucie has been creating recipes and sharing her passion for edible wild plants. Her goal: to make them a new food base. Numerous beautiful photos by Alexandra Sophie punctuate the pages and are invitations to put on your apron. Take a step towards self-sufficiency: from picking to plating, enjoy the plants that grow under your feet with simplicity!
Flowers in the brain
How Neuroscience is proving the healing power of observing flowers. Have you ever seen a flower and felt repulsion or fear? Of course not, you can’t. It is neurological, biochemical and evolutionary not possible.
Afghans & flowers
In her photographic essay The flower project, Oriane Zerah, a photojournalist based in Kabul, shares her sense of beauty, placing it in the most unexpected of places, allowing a renewed understanding of Afghanistan and its people. The relationship between Afghanistan and flowers is decades old, with the country cultivating poppy, saffron and roses. In Afghani culture, red roses symbolise friendship while white means forgiveness. Ironically, flowers were nearly wiped out during the previous Taliban regime as gardens were left with no one to tend them to.
New beginnings
A beautiful floral serie of experimentations, mixing spring flowers and roots, composed with elegance by the french duo, photographer Céline Saby & floral artist Jefferson Fouquet in their parisian atelier.
Nature has inspired Guerlain since day one
Twenty five years ago, Guerlain dedicated its first fragrance collection to Nature: Aqua Allegoria. As a symbol of Guerlain’s long-term commitment to the planet and its biodiversity, this collection embodies Guerlain’s values and mission to create ever more beautiful fragrances that are as exquisitely special as they are faithful to Nature and its wonders.
Natural Homemade Beauty
Leoniek Bontje is a herbalist and wild forager who is passionate about sharing her extensive knowledge of plants and their many uses. In her book Natural Homemade Beauty discover how to make luxurious, safe and effective beauty products using plants and flowers, many of which you’ll be able to find around you or grow at home. Armed with this book you can create a whole beauty counter of products in no time, both for yourself and for gifting.
Celebrating Spring
This series features twenty A5 pastels illustrations of sunflowers, tulips, mimosas and daffodils, based on Camille Gorin’s photographs. As in her photographic work, Camille likes to be able to capture movement and colour by getting inside the frame of the image.
Carnet de printemps
As the new season arrives with a bouquet of daffodils, crocuses and snowdrops, photographer Laure Sée and floral stylist Lou Saveria take us on a stroll through the garden. And to celebrate nature's gifts, these flowers are treasured. We lie them down on paper, name them, arrange them and they alone become the great palette of colours in this Spring herbarium.
Pieces of me
Dutch analogue photographer and writer Chantal Lindsen captures mother nature on film in a very romantic and authentic way. She loves hiking in the France Alps and captures mountain flowers with her Canon AV1 camera she got from her mom when she passed away. This series Pieces of me is about her transformation from a city girl into a girl who adores a more simple life in nature in her wooden cabin near Rotterdam where she lives with her daughter Roos.
A floral feast
In her book, A Floral Feast, Carolyn Dunster invites you to discover a world of beautifuland edible blooms, transforming your garden into a vibrant source of culinary inspiration. Learn how to grow your own edible flowers, explore their diverse flavors and uses, and elevate your dishes into feast for the eyes and the palate through the lens of photographer Joanna Yee.
Reborn as flowers
This exhibition by Alessandra Genualdo Kingsford explores the concept of reincarnation of the feminine essence. Through a series of floral paintings, Alessandra explores the idea of women being reborn as flowers, a metaphor for resilience and transformation. Flowers, like women, embody strength and fragility, perseverance and vulnerability.
The Marigold: Mexico’s Flower of Remembrance
In this article historians Andrea Reed-Leal & Léon Pradeau explore the Cempoalxochitl, also known as the Marigold, a flower deeply rooted in Mexican culture. Learn more about its significance and how it servesas a bridge between the living and the deceased.
The Enchanting Botanical Garden of Vauville
Nestled in the heart of Normandy, France, lies a botanical paradise defying expectations. The Vauville Botanical Garden boasts over 1,000 plant species from the Southern Hemisphere, creating a vibrant tapestry of exotic flora. Embark on a private tour with photographer Gaëlle Tronquit.
Making memories with natural dyes & slow stitching
Kokun is an Indian label by textile artist Mridu Mehra that specializes in crafting handmade, eco-printed, and zero-waste pieces. The garments exude a breathable, raw, and ethereal allure, dyed in Sappanwood, Indigo, Tesuflowers, Madder roots, Neem leaves, and Hibiscus. Naturally dyed fabric exhibits antimicrobial, antifungal, and deodorizing properties. Veronica wears a few of their iconic pieces in this series shot by Kira Issar for Blumenhaus.
Roadtrip Diary
French photographer Lucie Bascoul captured the essence of California sunshine through her lens. Transforming ordinary moments into whimsical scenes, this series invites you on a joyful ride through everyday life, bathed in the warm glow of California.
Flowers for Mary
Botanical decorations are often overlooked in the ancient grandiosity and dark spectacle of religious buildings. Iris Bergman wanted to bring these symbols of mourning, rebirth, tribute and beauty to the forefront. Every still-life is the result of a human gesture.
A unique story whispered by flowers and leaves
Meet Amanda de Beaufort, the creative mind behind a_db botanical color, a line of hand-dyed textiles made with love and nature’s vibrant palette. Discover her passion for connecting with nature even amidst urban landscapes and the process behind transforming plants into wearable wonders. Amanda’s story is about about finding joy in the handmade, embracing slow living, and sustainability. So, get ready to be inspired by her creativity, dedication, and the magic that unfolds when nature meets textiles.
Textile Treasures Reborn
Inspired by a shared passion for 18th-century folk art, Irish photographer, author and textile collector Ruth Ribeaucourt and Vincent Farelly & Jean-Baptiste Martin founders of the french brand Antoinette Poisson collaborated to bring you a collection infused with heritage and charm.
Astrid Wilson
In this interview, we'll delve into Astrid Wilson’s artistic journey, exploring her favorite techniques, the inspirations behind her beloved flower market series, and the exciting dream projects on her horizon. So, grab your favorite color pencil and settle in, as we discover the world through the eyes of Astrid!