Current Obsessions: One with Nature

As we approach summer’s unofficial start, we’ve been inspired by botanical desserts, wildflower bouquets and a coveted LA garden store’s new westside space.

Above: Heading to LA’s westside this weekend: Potted, a longtime Atwater Village garden shop. Owners Annette Goliti Gutierre and Mary Gray will lend their vibrant, colorful inventory to the housewares retailer Lazybones. Photo courtesy of Potted.

• A close look at the “Queen of Fruits.”
• A floral designer’s dream wedding in South Africa.

Above: As the temperatures rise, we’ll be turning to Christine Chitnis’ new book Icy, Cream, Healthy, Sweet, a collection recipes for frozen treats that incorporate seasonal herbs, fruits and vegetables. Photo courtesy of Christine Chitnis.

• A French country getaway that celebrates the outdoors.
• 27 inspiring wildflower bouquets for wedding season.

Above: We’ve admired the architectural artistry of Terra Trellis‘ Jennifer Gilbert Asher before so we were naturally in awe to see her latest work implemented in Sunset Magazine’s new test gardens at Cornerstone Sonoma. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Gilbert Asher.

• A “picture-perfect” modern cabin replete with a lawn roof.
• Over on Remodelista: Vegetarian cool with a California 70s vibe.

Our latest Instagram obsession

Above: Botanical artist Jenny Kiker’s patterns create a connection to “the still delicateness of nature and to themselves.” We love to see her live inspirations in her daily posts (@livingpattern).

For more Gardenista, visit: A Modern Apothecary Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.