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Online course: Home Styling and Decoration with Plants

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Domestika online course Home Styling and Decoration with Plants

Have you ever wondered where to start when you decided your life needed more plants? Which plants to go for? How to style your space on a budget? Which plant pot to get for your plants? Where to find that big giant Ficus elastica? Or which brands make the coolest plant pots? We have got you covered in our new Domestika course “Home Styling and Decoration with Plants“. We included as much information, styling tricks and plant tips as we could to create a chock full online course for any plant lover. It is particularly focused on beginning plant lovers, but we believe it will also be fun if you’ve been living with plants for quite a while.

Why Domestika?

Working with Domestika has been a breeze: they cater the best creative courses to a global audience. On their online platform you can learn anything from learning new digital skills, craft, presentation techniques, illustration, architecture and fashion courses. And their courses are not just available in the native language of the teachers, they are available with subtitles in many different languages. With our own global audience this was important for us: we like to keep our course affordable and easy to understand for every plant lover around the world. Also, Domestika courses are not just a quick Zoom course shot at home: they are professionally produced in the Domestika studios. We filmed our lessons in Madrid, Spain and it was amazing to work with a talented and very motivated crew. Often we would leave at the end of the day and the film team would still be shooting B-roll with the many plants that were at our disposal. And when we worked on the final setup, the entire office came in to have a peek: plants are attractive!

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Domestika online course Home Styling and Decoration with Plants

What’s in it for you?

In this Domestika course “Home Styling and Decoration with Plants” we will first welcome you and tell you a little bit about our professional background and how we approach plant styling. We also share our biggest influences and sources of inspiration.
You will get an overview of interior styling with plants and how to find your own signature style. Learn about the foundations of “happy plants” and how to keep them healthy in the long run. We will then take you on a room-by-room guide to show you the different ways you can incorporate plants into any room of your home.
Then you will start planning your urban jungle by analyzing your interior space and learning some simple decor rules and tricks. Next, create a mood board to start defining your style and design. We will then give you tips on shopping for plants and plant accessories.
Time to roll up your sleeves and start decorating. Learn how to use your floor space for a variety of plant arrangements. Discover how to combine the right plant with specific pieces of furniture before exploring various ways to incorporate hanging plants into different rooms. Then see both of us in action as they apply our knowledge and previous techniques to an example living room.
Wrap up the course by hearing some of our practical tips on photography for social media and how to share your plant-filled room. We share some final plant care tips and expand on how to connect with the online community of plant lovers.

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Domestika online course Home Styling and Decoration with Plants

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Domestika online course Home Styling and Decoration with Plants

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Domestika online course Home Styling and Decoration with Plants

What do you need?

No previous knowledge is required to take our course, but the main ingredient you “should” bring is: motivation! Then you simply need plants and plant accessories, like pots and hangers, for styling. If you start from scratch, we recommend getting the materials after taking the course, so you have the design finalized first.

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Domestika online course Home Styling and Decoration with Plants

You now get 50% OFF using our link!

When you sign up now, until the official launch on February 9th, you will get 50% off the price of the course. It starts on February 9th, but you can do all the courses at your own place, from the comfort of your home (or office, park bench, public transport… basically anywhere!). You will have unlimited access forever. SIGN UP HERE. See you in class or in the Domestika Forum where you can ask us all the questions you may have.

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Domestika online course Home Styling and Decoration with Plants

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Plant Tribe book launch at Maison Palme in Berlin

Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin

Because all the Plant Tribe book events that we planned for the official booklaunch in March were postponed, we were very excited that we managed to organize a small Covid-proof event in Berlin for the launch of the German edition of the Plant Tribe book. Only two days before new hygiene measures were announced for Germany, we had a very intimate event in several small groups at the beautiful Maison Palmė. The location in the heart of Wedding Berlin was an obvious choice: it’s the studio and event space of Jules Villbrandt, our friend and photographer that did all the photography for the Plant Tribe book, and her team Maria and Wilkin from Herz&Blut.

Last year, we traveled with Jules to the 17 homes that are featured in the book and somehow this was the first time we were reunited again, which was lovely despite the crazy circumstances:

Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinIn case you were wondering: yes we were all smiling behind our masks:
Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin

Yummy catering by Maria from Herz & Blut:
Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinPlant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinPlant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinThe launch of the German edition of Plant Tribe, was also the perfect occasion to reveal the plant spheres that Dirty Roots created as a limited edition with Urban Jungle Bloggers. For these unique plant spheres they were inspired by the Good Energy with Plants chapter in the book and integrated quartz and aragonite in the design for good energy for your plants.
Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin

Each plant sphere has a perfectly designed drainage hole on the bottom as well as a small dripping tray. They are easy to plant (18cm diameter and 2 liters soil capacity) and because every piece is handmade, they’re a unique piece of art for your home.

Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinFind more information about this (very!) limited edition plants spheres Dirty Roots x Urban Jungle Bloggers here.Dirty Roots x Urban Jungle Bloggers limited edition plant spheresFor the launch of the book we also partnered with Art Flash gallery, a Berlin based art gallery that has a large variety of original artwork available for affordable prices. They provided five pieces of art to add a gallery vibe to our book launch. After all we think that plants and art are a fabulous combination. Check out their amazing selection of limited edition art pieces here.
Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinOur friends at Bergamotte greened up the space and sent over these lush Ficus lyrata!
Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinPlant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinSocial distancing among plants and good people – a smile can be seen even behind masks!Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinThe Dirty Roots team flipping through the Plant Tribe book:
Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinPlant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin

After mingling and nibbles, we had a little talk about the book, we chatted with Jules about our big trip to all of the 17 homes in the US, Brazil and around Europe and answered questions from all the lovely people that joined us for the event. Because the groups were so small and the event space so cozy: it were pretty intimate talks and we revealed quite a bit about the process of creating a book, how we worked with our publishers and how it was to visit so many plant lovers in all these different places.

Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinPlant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinPlant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinPlant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinWelcome to the Jungle!
Plant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinPlant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinPlant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in BerlinPlant Tribe book launch event at Maison Palme in Berlin

Photography by Herz & Blut
Thank you to our partners Dirty Roots, Art Flash Gallery, Bergamotte and our German publisher Prestel

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Urban Jungle book event with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Our recent trip to Zagreb, Croatia, was a plant-filled experience with green spots across the town but also with two special Urban Jungle book events. We were invited by the creative team of Dnevna Doza biljaka, Leon and Tomislav, to host an Urban Jungle book event and meet and mingle with the Zagreb plant tribe. The green evening was hosted in the cool Figa Garden bar and framed by a beautiful live performance by Croatian singer Nika Turkovic.

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

We really loved the incredibly positive vibe in Zagreb! We never imagined that the Croatian captial has such a thriving green community of plant loving people. During our book presentation more than 50 people squeezed into the bar to listen to the beginnings and journey of Urban Jungle Bloggers. Additionally, we were honored to announce that the Urban Jungle book is now available in Croatia through the publisher Dominovic.

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

The wonderful green evening was possible because of the restless effort of the duo behind Dnevna Doza Biljaka, Leon and Tomislav. They organized everything – from the venue, to the plant decorations, sponsors, drinks and tidbits to please our palate. We are also grateful for all the great sponsors who made this evening possible: Authentic Beauty Concept, Kote Living, Römerquelle water and JYSK as well as the Tourism Organization of Croatia for bringing us to charming Zagreb. You can also find our green Zagreb travel guide HERE.

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljakaUrban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljakaWe were very happy to meet some of our plant friends from Instagram in real life and chat with the Zagreb plant tribe. Also we were thrilled to see the Croatian media interest in Urban Jungle Bloggers and our book. You can see some of the media coverage HERE. We want to say a big HVALA (thank you) to everyone who came to the book presentation in Zagreb, to all the sponsors, and above all to Leon and Tomislav from Dnevna Doza Biljaka for being such enthusiastic and professional hosts. Here’s to the Croatian plant tribe! Zivjeli!

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljakaUrban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljaka

Urban Jungle Bloggers book event in Zagreb Croatia with Dnevna doza biljakaPhotography by Marina Cumbo

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A festive evening at Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

When you walk into Flo Atelier Botânico you almost feel like entering a parellel world: it looks like a cabinet de curiosité with an artistic vibe, a hint of mystery, a sense for styling and rare finds. This gem of a shop is the creative outlet of the São Paulo based plant-loving couple Antonio Jotta and Carol Frida.

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

The shop itself is more than just a sales point. It is a conglomeration of beautiful plants, crystals, terrariums, ceramics and other plant accessories. Moreover, Flo Atelier Botânico encompasses a wonderful little green garden with traditional Brazilian ceramics and – yes – more plants enjoying the tropical climate.

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

We were thrilled to be invited to host a green night at Flo Atelier Botânico during our Brazilian trip in May. Our hosts, Jotta and Carol, invited their customers, friends and other members of the local plant tribe to their shop and we talked about the green trend and the Urban Jungle Bloggers community. Additionally, the shop sold our first book, Urban Jungle, during the evening.

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

During the night we signed copies of our Urban Jungle book and they sold out instantly. We’ll have to bring more next time! It was such a pleasure to see so many enthusiastic people with a profound love for plants. Also we were delighted to see a great bunch of creative and artistic people joining in that night. We truly felt honored.

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

During the evening, we indulged in some delicious gin tonics and gin recipes with Jungle Gin from Minas Gerais, a new gin brand that kinda matches our jungle vibes, right? Good chats, good drinks, great plants – what else was missing? Yup, good music! But the team of Flo Atelier Botânico thought about that too!

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

The Brazilian music band Mbeji added some magic to our green night at Flo. They played traditional Afro-Brazilian songs with a focus on plants and plant related gods and saints from the Afro-Brazilian culture. It was so good that at the end we all joined in by playing traditional Brazilian percussion instruments and dancing along with all the guests. What a blast! Did we mention that we love Brazil and Brazilians?

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

Urban Jungle Bloggers - Flo Atelier Botânico in São Paulo

Visit FLO Atelier Botânico here: Rua Delfina, 115 – vila madalena in São Paulo, or have a look on their website or follow FLO on Instagram.
FLO also has a shop in New York City called FLO Botany. Find more info on their website here.

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Urban Junnngle night at Selvvva in São Paulo

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

When we were in Brazil in May, we had the opportunity to meet a lot of Urban Jungle Bloggers on different occasions, including at several events in São Paulo and Brasília. In a country with such a large diversity of vegetation in the wild, it was wonderful to meet so many like-minded folks that are enthusiastic to live with plants indoors as well. The Brazilian take on houseplants and greenery felt very refreshing to us, and we were delighted to join our friends at São Paulo based plant shop Selvvva and discover their universe with colorful metal plant pots, lush greenery, ceramic and synthetic pots in all sizes, plant stands, accesories and more. The team at Selvvva invited us to host a Noite Verde, a green evening with a talk about our love for houseplants, the story of Urban Jungle Bloggers, our first impressions of plants in Brazil and to mingle with the amazing plant tribe in São Paulo.

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

When speaking with the team, we realized the parallel between Selvvva and UJB is striking: Denise Yui and Julia Rettmann founded Selvvva not long after we launched Urban Jungle Bloggers (2013), which means they are not newcomers anymore, know what their clients are looking for, and see how the plant world is evolving and continues to grow. Like us, they are passionate about what they do and it shows in the plant shop that they created. You instantly feel good, the team is super friendly and helpful. And the plants look lush and happy too.

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

Besides a nice selection of small and bigger houseplants, Selvvva proposes a collection of signature Selvvva products: in all the cafés, homes, restaurants in Brazil that we visited we would recognize Selvvva metal planters, hanging baskets, plant stands or cork and wooden supports.

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

As a treat for the Noite Verde, the local popcorn guy drove into the shop and served warm pipoca to the entire plant tribe.

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

Plant lovers united:

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

During our talk in English, we were joined by our friend Lucas who translated every single word we say, with perfection and charm, into Portuguese. Seated next to him are Anderson Santos (biologist and botanist) and Denise (co-founder of Selvvva) who also shared their vision on living with plants. It was an evening filled with laughter, joy and quirky talk about plants with everyone that joined us for the Noite Verde at Selvvva.

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

Igor telling the story of our first book Urban Jungle, living and styling with plants:

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

Happy faces! Brazil, we will be back!

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

The special hashtag for the night was #urbanjunnngle as well as our classic #urbanjunglebloggers :

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

Thank you so much to everyone that came out to meet us and talk plants and Brazilian life with us. We had a blast! Muito obrigado as well to the team at Selvvva for organising this lovely first Noite Verde. Here’s to more green nights in the future! To this we say “Cheers” with Hoegaarden São Paulo:

Urban Jungle Bloggers at Selvvva Sao Paulo Brazil

Read more about the Noite Verde at Selvvva on their blog.

Visit Selvvva: Av. Angélica, 501, térreo /// São Paulo – SP – 01227-900 /// or online.

Photography Dani Neves at Selvvva & Urban Jungle Bloggers