Jewellery designer Abigail Percy guest blogged on Design*Sponge last week, and her posts are all themed around botanical design.
She’s pretty well-positioned to provide her perspective on the matter, too. Her own designs, which I have long coveted, are botanically-inspired — like her anemone earrings, above. (*Drool*)
Abigail says, “I love seeing just how many different ways the same plants can be stylised…from something very literal, to something really abstracted and vague – all stemming from the one source.” Her posts go on to explore the influence of the botanical on pattern design, ceramics and fabrics and more. Go check it out – it’s a guaranteed mood-enhancer for the botanically-deprived gardener!
You are right – this was just what I needed while stuck indoors during a nasty blizzard. The anemone earrings are stunning – I want a pair! I snuck off and looked at Abigail Percy’s blog and etsy store. Oh la la, there are some gorgeous offerings there.
Thanks for opening up another world!
Thanks so much for the kind mention Andrea! Really pleased to hear you enjoyed the posts on d*s :)
Kate – I’m home from work on a mandated “snow day” – but I can’t imagine it’s anything close to a Regina blizzard! I know – don’t you just love her stuff? I am putting those on my birthday wish list :)
Abigail – thank you! And thanks for sharing your perspective on botanical design. You’ve made me much more aware of botany’s impact on the world of design.