Silk Flowers’ Arrangements with Nature
Silk Flowers for Lovers of the Outdoors

Edward O. Wilson, in his 1984 book titled Biophilia, hypothesizes that humans often find themselves subject to a phenomenon that draws them to other living things, even those that are inanimate. He cites an inherent “love of life or living sytems” as a real reason for the attraction.

The word biophilia can be broken into two parts: bio means life, and philia is the opposite of phobia. The resulting definition? The attraction to all life.

So what does this mean to interior decorating? It means that the walls of your home are no longer boundaries to the outdoors. Now they can be preserves, conservatories, and media for enjoying your attraction to all that is natural.


Decorating Suggestions for Biophiliacs

If you love being surrounded by elements that Mother Nature herself would be proud of, consider incorporating some of these items into your interior décor:

o Bare branches, or branches that have maintained some leaves, seed pods, or berries
o Evergreens like pine or holly branches
o Pinecones, plain or glittered for the holidays
o Abandoned bird nests
o Weathered wood
o Grapevines (soaked in water for pliability)
o Animal remnants (snake skins, snail shells, turtle shells)
o Rocks, stones, and pebbles
o Seashells
o Nuts
o Corn stalks and/or husks
o Autumn leaves (pressed by a heavy book)
o Cinnamon sticks and herb leaves
o Native American corn
o Whole fruits (pumpkins, gourds, apples, lemons, oranges, limes)
o Standing or flowing (fountain) water

All solid items, like shells and rocks, can be plunged into boiling water for sanitizing.

Or, invite the elements that you cannot harness into your home:

o Do away with heavy drapes, and enjoy the sunshine.
o Open windows to allow fresh air to waft through your home.
o Place birdfeeders (including hummingbird feeders) outside windows for viewing.
o Bird houses will give you a front row seat to view the life cycle of birds.
o Butterfly and bat houses, visible from the house, will add color and life to your views.


Biophilia to Fool Even Mother Nature

What if you enjoy the look and feel of natural elements, but have allergies to the pollen that some of them bring along? Or what if you’re too busy to replenish the things that wither and wilt?

Silk flowers and plants, and faux berries and fruits, offer the visual appeal of nature, without the maintenance, watering, and replacement. Don’t be shocked if you find Mother Nature peeking in through your open windows. She’s sure to want to get a closer look at those most perfect silk flowers and plants - flawless reproductions of her own handy work.

by Leigh LaCava - May, 2009

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