Botanical Inspiration: Cattails And Pomegranates

On a visit to the SF flower market earlier this summer, I came across bunches of cattails.  Clearly they were put on my path to become an inspiration for a botanical arrangement.  I balanced the velvet-like plumes with pomegranate pods, pistachio berries and seastar fern stems for added softness.  My bedside table never looked this good.  Sometimes, a girl needs to treat herself.  Right?!

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Botanical Inspiration: A Place For Them

There is an area in our kitchen that is somewhat sacred to me.  It's a decorative spot where there's always a vase with botanicals in it.  Recently, I put together a few of my favorite plants for a special occasion.  Creating an arrangement is meditative for me.  I enjoy the process from its onset, whether it means walking the SF flower market or foraging our garden.  I never really know what will inspire me until I spot a material that moves me.  This time, a bunch of grevillea first caught my attention, followed by bright pink peonies that called for some poppy pods for textural contrast.  Once I got home, I added twigs from our very own smoke tree.  The result was at once bold and sweet.  I enjoy having this spot in the kitchen which I treat as a little sanctuary.  Effigies of the goddess of compassion, rock salt vessels and a black and brass box accompany the botanicals, setting the mood for morning, day or night.  Take a look at one of my latest compositions and remember to treat yourself to cut foliage or flowers whether there's a special occasion or not.

Cocoon Botanicals: California Style

It's official.  Last week Natalia began working on the West Coast version of Cocoon Home Botanicals.   Using natural materials and vintage finds as planters, she used succulents, bromeliads and other plant materials to tell a green story with her one-of-a-kind compositions.  Take a look at her latest projects and stay tuned for more botanical developments from Cocoon Home:

These  captivating plantings are perfect for garden entertaining areas or indoors to add a touch of  [low maintenance] organic energy to your interiors.  If you're interested in acquiring or commissioning a Cocoon Home botanical please contact:  debra@ccocoonhome.com.  We welcome botanical projects of any scale.