Life & Style
Our monthly Insta hit-list of green-spiration for the month ahead. Because who doesn’t want their ‘gram to be a greener place? From truly unexpected cacti and succulent inspiration via @botanicalproject, to the forthcoming @bloom_the_magaine, these are our must-follows for the month of August...
For unexpected inspiration, look to @botanicalproject. From old typewriters and stereo sets, to obsolete phones – the creative team behind the account are forever finding new ways to present their cacti and succulents using re-purposed vintage artefacts and other miscellaneous homeware items.
We’re a little bit obsessed with London-based plant – and daylight – filled studio and event space, Clapton Tram. Located in a converted Victorian stable in Clapton, it’s furnished with mid-century pieces and hanging and potted plants a plenty. It’s also home to a border collie pup named Jack.
@hiltoncarter is an Instagram account dedicated to green interiors, featuring the occasional dog or two. Aside from turning us green with envy on a daily basis, Hilton regularly hosts talks sharing ways to propagate your plant friends, along with his top plant care tips.
And the award for the best green Instagram handle goes to… @therealhouseplantsof_ig, the account that celebrating plant hoarders across the UK. Want your plants to be featured? Simply tag #therealhouseplantsofinstagram to join the gang.
This week’s Instagram rabbit hole lead us to @bloom_the_magazine – a magazine for “plant admirers, nature lovers, curious explorers and outdoor adventurers”. It’s launching this September, so watch this space.