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Make your home flourish with H&M Home

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Prepare for the new season and dress your home in the lush colour of green! For the launch of the new H&M Home Spring collection we styled their new items for a lush and fresh spring look. By simply changing the plant pots, you can update the entire look of your urban jungle. These new gold H&M Home pots reflect the light and brighten even the darkest corners. Or go for glass domes and create a mini terrarium with some pink Fittonia and Soleirolia soleirolii. Create a cozy green reading nook where you can have a tea, read a book and relax after a long day. On top of that, we’re sharing some easy and simple tricks from some common plant challenges.

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I want a plant to clean the air in my home!

Go for a Pothos! It is not only an easy houseplant but also one of the superpower plants when it comes to purifying the air. It removes toxins such as benzene, formaldehyde and more!

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My room needs an artistic touch!

Plain green plants can sometimes be boring, but add patterned plants for an artistic touch. This indirect light loving Philodendron Birkin is almost just as stylish as a real Birkin bag: look at those elegant brush strokes and white leaves! A Begonia maculata is also a nice option with its’ spectacular dotted leaves!

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Urban Jungle Bloggers x H&M Home #hmhome #urbanjunglebloggers

I need a dash of plant color for my spring styling!

Add a touch of soft powdery pink to your spring styling with a coral pink Anthurium. It is a perfect addition for a pastel color palette. Matchy-matchy!

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The new H&M Home Spring collection is now available in their shops worldwide or find it online here. It includes elegant ceramic pots with matching saucers (!) with nice finishes in pink, green, white, speckled and black. They come in different sizes that are perfect for small to medium houseplants. The collection also features gold metal pots, glass domes, a glass watering globe, brass accessories, mango wood plant pots, hanging pots for your balcony and more. Check it out here!

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Urban Jungle Bloggers x H&M Home #hmhome #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers x H&M Home #hmhome #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers x H&M Home #hmhome #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers x H&M Home #hmhome #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers x H&M Home #hmhome #urbanjunglebloggers

Photography by Marta Puglia for H&M Home x Urban Jungle Bloggers

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World of Plants for USM Haller – Coffee & Plants in Fulda

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Two things we really like are coffee and plants. Ok, let us add a third thing that we truly love: nice, personal and green interiors. For our series ‘A World of Plants for USM Haller’ we traveled this time to the German city of Fulda and visited the creative local Simon Zimmermann in his stylish home.

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Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Simon Zimmermann shares quite a few things with us – his love for plants, a cool interior style and he is absolutely passionate about coffee. We admit that his excellent Flat White was alluring, but our real reason for a visit to his Fulda apartment was the plant sideboard by USM Haller – his latest addition to his lounge area. Yet another great example on how to combine plants with the timeless USM design – you might remember our other home stories for our series ‘A World of Plants for USM Haller’ with a planty home office in Berlin, a bright hallway in the south of France and a vintage inspired home in Berlin.

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Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Simon mixes effortlessly iconic design pieces with art. colorful kilim rugs and plants. And USM Haller has been a part of his life for a long time – the new plant sideboard was a new addition from the Swiss design brand. Simon carefully considered the design and color and went for a low sideboard with three elements in the mid grey tone. Two top modules include the plant pots and one is a classic closed top module. This size makes the plant furniture very versatile in his bright and spacious apartment – he can alternatively place it in the sofa are, underneath the window, in the coffee table area (where it is set now) or even somewhere else in the more than 100 square meters big apartment.

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Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

When it comes to plants, Simon added a mix of tropicals such as Calatheas as well as cacti or snake plants to his USM plant sideboard, highlighting the versatility of the USM Haller solution as every pot comes with its own water reservoir and water level indicator – hence you can adapt your watering routine according to the plant chosen in the pot.

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Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

We didn’t leave Simon without enjoying one (or two) of his excellent coffees. His passion for style, coffee and plants is something that truly fascinated us as it seems so easy to talk with such a guy for hours. But we had to catch a train so it was time to say goodbye to Simon and his plant-filled home in Fulda. We hope you enjoyed the fourth home story for ‘A World of Plants with USM Haller’!

Photography by Jules Villbrandt

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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!

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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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World of Plants for USM Haller – A Vintage Berlin Home

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Today we want to take you on another home story for our ‘A World of Plants for USM Haller’ campaign. We have taken you on a tour of a green home office in Berlin, a southern French hallway design, and now we want to show you a collected Berlin home with strong vintage vibes – of course equipped with the new USM plant shelves.

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Some of you might recognize Theo from our Plant Tribe book – after all, she is a real plant lover just like us. She also loves interior styling – with a special knack for collected, vintage pieces. Her Berlin apartment is a treasure trove with vintage furniture, natural materials, ceramics, art, books, tactile surfaces. And right there, in this vintage home, a beautiful new USM shelf found its place – with two dedicated plant shelf units and the integrated USM Haller E light panels.

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Theo opted for a almost ceiling high USM shelf consisting of three 50cm wide units. Her color of choice is the soft beige which perfectly accentuates the natural color palette in her home. What we love in particular in this home story is that it showcases how a USM shelf fits in any kind of interior style – even a more vintage inspired home. Not to mention that the integrated plant pots and plants do the trick here, too.

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Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

This is plant happiness combines with stylish furniture design – and the best: all of it is – typical USM Haller – modular and can be changed, rearranged, newly combined, and styled to your very personal liking and taste. And the plant shelves come in all kind of USM solutions – from big shelves to sideboards or bar carts. Get creative with the World of Plants for USM Haller!

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Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Urban Jungle Bloggers - USM Haller World of plants #urbanjunglebloggers

Check out the World of Plants for USM Haller here for further information, ideas, products and shopping opportunities.

Photography by Jules Villbrandt

 

 

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Houseplant Travel to South Africa

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While there is hope and optimism on the horizon as the easing of lockdown approaches, there’s still uncertainty about the possibility of travelling abroad this year. According to the Amex Trend report, people are missing travel so much that it’s taking an emotional toll and impacting their wellbeing, with nearly half (48%) of respondents citing that not being able to travel makes them feel anxious and stressed. We partnered with The Joy of Plants for our latest project to reveal how you can transform your home with houseplants to immerse yourself in another country, even if you’re planning a staycation at home.

The solution? Armchair travelling. The concept of armchair travel involves experiencing faraway places from the comfort of your own home – whether that’s reading a book, watching a documentary, or listening to the music from a particular country to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds without stepping a single foot outside your front door.

With many restrictions still in place and no sign of them easing soon, we want to showcase the power of Houseplant Travel. Houseplant Travel involves embracing native houseplants from countries across the world and pairing them with signature interior design trends to transform a space in your home and transport you to the shores of a faraway destination. Creating two distinct and beautiful looks, Igor took inspiration from Brazil while Judith chose South Africa. We both authentically capture the flora and style of each country, with houseplants firmly in the spotlight. Let’s kick off with our second destination: South Africa!

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Urban Jungle Bloggers - Houseplant Travel to South Africa #urbanjunglebloggers

Can you tell us more about the look you have created?
JUDITH: For this look inspired by South Africa, I turned our guestroom into a cozy lush jungle. A place where you can sit down, chat, read a book and enjoy being surrounded by all the different plants from South Africa. A comfortable place with beautiful textiles and natural materials like linen, jute and cotton and a lovely plant shelfie with some smaller plants and handmade terracotta items.
What inspired you to choose South Africa?
JUDITH: When I think of travel, I instantly think of lush plants like palms, banana trees and plants with big leaves like Strelitzia. Strelitzia is a genus of five species of perennial plants that are native to South Africa, so that was my starting part. Being born and raised in the Netherlands, hearing South African slang in Afrikaans always makes me smile. And then there is contemporary South African design: it’s such an interesting mix of graphic shapes and craftsmanship. Styling this cozy jungle made me want to travel to South Africa even more!
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Urban Jungle Bloggers - Houseplant Travel to South Africa #urbanjunglebloggers
What are your favourite houseplants to feature in the look and why?
JUDITH: My absolute favorites in this look are all the Strelitzia plants, the augusta, nicolai and reginae. I love their elegant leaf shapes and hard to miss: their cool tropical Bird of Paradise flowers! Another favorite is the Protea, the national flower of South Africa, that grows on small bush-size plants that thrive on sunny balconies or in the garden. And once the flowers are wilting, Protea also look really nice in dried bouquets.
How are elements of South Africa reflected in the design and styling?
JUDITH: South Africa is represented in almost all the items in the final styling! The large wall panel is the centerpiece of the room: it’s a beautiful linen piece designed by South African designer Amanda du Plessis for Evolution Product. It features an image from a rare book of historic pressed Sea Algae from the South African oceans by William Tyson, from 1908. The handwoven baskets for the Strelitzia, ZZ plant and Aloe aculeata were also created in South Africa: for the ZZ plant I picked a basket with a black & white zig-zag pattern and I love how the porcupine structure of one of the other baskets, made of palm leaves, matches the spikes of the Aloe aculeata. Contemporary textiles from South African brand Skinny LaMinx complete the look.
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Urban Jungle Bloggers - Houseplant Travel to South Africa #urbanjunglebloggers
What is a unique feature or quality of houseplants native to South Africa?
JUDITH: When working on this project I realized there is such a big variety of plants that are native to South Africa: who would have thought that a String of Pearls originates from the same country as an Euphorbia ingens? I think their best quality is that South African plants are a good mix of very common and very exclusive plants: for example plants like a Kalanchoe rotundifolia or Zamioculcas zamiifolia are easy to find in most garden centers here in Europe, but then you have more special species like the ZZ black raven or the soft velvet-y Kalanchoe tomentosa. There is something for any plant lover!
What is your top styling tip houseplants native to South Africa?
JUDITH: Pair your plants with graphic and outspoken shapes, both in patterns on textiles and woven baskets, as well as in small furniture like stools and plant stands. Keep your colour palette limited to black and white/beige neutrals. Then let the orange hues of the handmade terracotta pots, and the bright orange Strelitzia and Aloe blooms add a vibrant pop of colour to your South African urban jungle.
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Urban Jungle Bloggers - Houseplant Travel to South Africa #urbanjunglebloggers
What is your top care tip for houseplants native to South Africa?
JUDITH: Most South African plants love sunshine. Keep your plants close to a sunny window, or place them in the window sill. Once the temperatures go up, take your plants outside if you can, and let them soak up some well-deserved sunshine! Just make sure they don’t get a sunburn, move them gradually towards more light. Also, try to propagate your ZZ plant: simply cut off a branch at the base of your plant (with a clean knife) and place the cut stem in a small vase with water. Change the water every few weeks, and make sure there is no mold growing. Place the cutting near a window for bright indirect light. When your cutting has grown a rhizome and at least 4 cm of new roots, it’s time to repot!
In your opinion, how do houseplants help us ‘travel’ and achieve that holiday feeling from home?
JUDITH: Especially right now, when traveling is nearly impossible, bringing in one or more extra large plants that add an instant jungle vibe to your home, is a game changer. Also, spending time taking care of your plants, truly helps to unwind and relax, whether it’s from a busy day on Zoom, or a hectic day at the office. A mini break that helps to nurture your well-being as well as your creativity. Almost like a little holiday.
What would be your main advice for those wanting to recreate this look at home?
JUDITH: Start big! Maybe don’t go all out with dozen of plants like in my South African nook, but go for one (or two) big mature Strelitzia plants. Find them a beautiful plant pot or a handwoven basket that hides the saucer, add a stool with a cool zig zag shape and place it next to your favorite lounge chair or sofa. Offer yourself one Protea flower, or a bouquet, just for the sake of its beauty, pour yourself a drink, grab your favorite book, feet up and enjoy! Or even better: veel plesier!
If you could choose another country to (houseplant) travel to, what one would it be and why? 
JUDIT: If I could hop on a plane right now I’d go to Arizona or Mexico to admire all cacti in their natural habitat. The variety of cactus plants growing there in the wild is mindblowing and I would love to see it with my own eyes one day. Cacti are probably my favorite plants and are such cool creatures that survive in such hostile environments by minimizing any waterloss. They store water inside their body and their skin’s waxy coating helps retain water. Most cactus spines function as condensation collectors, not just to keep nozy human fingers from touching them 😉
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Blogpost created in collaboration with The Joy of Plants.
Photography by Pomelo Studio