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  1. As Seen on Daily Life: How to Decorate with Plants

    A beautiful vertical garden can be created by positioning plants on shelves. Photo by Dabito/Old+Brand+New Last week, we were super-chuffed to be featured on Australian news and lifestyle site Daily Life, when they chatted to me about how to decorate with plants in your home. Here, I talk to them about where to buy the best planters, how to style plants to refresh a room, and tips on keeping the tricky beasts alive. Read the full story on Daily Life here.
    The key to matching pots and plants is to look at the shape and style of your plant. Photo: Urban Outfitters

    The key to matching pots and plants is to look at the shape and style of your plant. Photo by Urban Outfitters

    Keep an eye out for handmade pots and planters. Photo: Happy Interior Blog.

    Keep an eye out for handmade pots and planters. Photo by Happy Interior Blog.

    Create your own urban jungle in your bedroom. Photo by Urban Outfitters.

    Create your own urban jungle in your bedroom. Photo by Urban Outfitters.

    I really love the beautifully balanced indoor version of a vertical garden, as seen at the top of this post, created and photographed by Dabito on Old Brand New. The trick to pulling off this super-stylish look is to position plants on wall shelves with objects, vessels and empty space. Want more ideas on how to decorate your home with indoor plants? Get your FREE 84 page e-mag, Decorating with Plants. Find out how to make your home more beautiful with indoor plants, along with our favourite DIY projects for plants, inspirational interiors, clever ideas and practical tips. Just join up to We Are Scout's weekly newsletter and your free Decorating with Plants e-magazine will be delivered straight to your inbox. Simply enter your email address below and click Sign Up.
    Tell us: what plants do you have in your home? Are there any rooms where you think plants don't belong, like the bathroom or kitchen?