Hip Houseplants - Hardcover

Hamilton, Orlando

3.21

33 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0751333824 ISBN 13: 9780751333824

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 2001

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With this guide, Orlando Hamilton aims to transform the "Cinderella" reputation of indoor plants, demonstrating how their chic shapes and colour can complement every stylish interior.

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Review:

You've spent thousands of dollars and countless hours transforming your house into a minimalist haven. You won't want to junk it up with tacky houseplants. Still, you think it could use some living greenery, if only for its ionizing properties. Turn to Hip Houseplants, and in the first chapter you'll find ideas for plants that contribute to a minimalist d�cor: orchids of course, a tuft of isolepis grass in a simple tin container, partridge-breasted aloe. Or maybe your apartment is decorated in retro '70s style--bright plastic dining chairs, starburst wall clock, and the like--but something's missing: the spider plants and the kalanchoe. Florist-to-the-stars Orlando Hamilton's book emphasizes matching plants and containers with their surroundings: What plants look good and thrive in steamy bathrooms? Where should you place a spreading plant, or one with a bold architectural structure? How can you use artificial illumination to spotlight your prized calla lily? In short sections, Hamilton discusses texture, color, leaf shape, pattern, and scent. The listing of 86 hip houseplants and their characteristics, ideal environment (unfortunately, none of these is a shade plant), and maintenance requirements could be used as a shopping list on your next trip to the garden center. --Liana Fredley

About the Author:

Orlando Hamilton spent six years as a florist at Moyes Stevens, where he arranged flowers for Sylvester Stallone's wedding, before setting up his own business in May 1999. With corporate and celebrity clients such as; The Metropolitan Hotel, Vogue, and Madonna, Orlando is London's hottest new florist. As well as several TV appearances, his work been featured in various magazines, including Elle Decoration, Vogue Italia, and Brides.

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