A Bit Of Nature

Words & Photography
by Nina Plummer



City life can be challenging and extremely draining. As the number of us who live in cities increases, a growing number of us experience a deep longing to reconnect with nature. Stepping out of the digital and virtual and into the real, tangible, and natural offers one of the most revitalizing elixirs to the pressures of city living.

No substitute exists for spending time outdoors in nature. But for the rising number of us who find ourselves at least one floor above being able to step outside at any time of day, there is a longing to feel more of the natural world even when indoors.

City life can be challenging and extremely draining. As the number of us who live in cities increases, a growing number of us experience a deep longing to reconnect with nature.

In the absence of a room that opens up to a garden, plants and flowers can be a lovely alternative that can help us to create a natural home. From flowers and grasses picked during a walk with the dog to an assortment of potted plants, what gives a home a natural feel is when plants and flowers are left wild, being allowed to grow as they naturally would. Rather than trimming potted trees into shape and rather than creating tight bouquets, leaving both indoor plants and bouquets loose and wild will create a more natural look and feel to a room than manicured perfection.

Corners and spots with little light are perfect for dried flowers and foliage which not only do not need light but last longer in shade, as they tend to fade in sunlight. Not only do dried flowers brighten up a dark corner, but they are also reusable and cost-effective.
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Displaying seasonal branches in large vases is another simple and striking way to add drama and interest to a room and help to bring nature into our homes.⁠⠀