Nature is a rich source of inspiration for how to attach two things together. From dragonfly heads, to ivy on walls, to cockleburs on fur, nature has been doing it for millennia, and can teach us some new tricks.
Inspiration for innovative and more environmentally sustainable designs are all around us. Humpback whales have inspired quieter, more efficient industrial fans, wind turbine blades that work in lower wind speeds, and a way of catching fish without undesirable by-catch. Biomimicry works best when we approach nature with a sense of wonder and start asking questions.
I get a distinctly calm feeling when I look at these incredible embroidered sculptures of the natural world by fiber artist Heather Collins.
Who needs to schlep out into the wilderness just to see a little natural beauty? Fiber artist Alexandra Kehayoglou incorporates the serenity of the outdoors into traditional home decor with these subtly collaged wool carpets that look like mossy meadow lands.
Jaderbomb is such an excellent DIY blog and an all around breath of fresh air. Her latest tutorial shows us how to create a fun hand painted dream catcher mobile.
I love seeing a DIYer take gorgeous yet overly-priced piece and create something even better for next to nothing. Enter Brit + Co with their fab $20 version of Anthropology’s wood piece mirror that costs more than my rent. Brilliant!
These pom pom flowers by A Subtle Revelry are just adorable and last longer then mother nature’s creations. I would accept these with open arms form my Valentine. (ahem, hint, hint)
