The Natural Eclectic: A Design Aesthetic Inspired By Nature Hardcover

Heather Ross

The Natural Eclectic offers a glimpse into the inspiring world of West-Coast artist, photographer and stylist Heather Ross. Through her stunning images and philosophical musings on beauty, nature and design, Heather shows how to bring a nature-inspired aesthetic to life. With the same artist's touch she brings to her eclectic boutique, she shares professional tips on creating engaging displays and vignettes through the art of placement. Known for her serene color palette described as "where the sea meets the shore," Heather sheds light on the subtle use of color. Readers who want to style their own natural eclectic spaces can glean from Heather's creative approach to foraging for new, old and found treasures.

1927958466

9781927958469

English

Figure 1 Publishing

10/May/16

216

Heather Ross is known for her elegantly natural aesthetic, inspired by her West Coast upbringing and years of living in Paris and traveling throughout Europe. Her love of nature is the common thread running through her many artistic ventures, from artist and photographer to writer, stylist and merchant. Her eclectic Vancouver boutique has earned a loyal following since opening in 2001. She is a regular contributor to lifestyle magazines, including "House & Home, " for which her photography has been nominated three times for a national award. Her evocative paintings and art prints are in numerous international collections.

Beachcombers and collectors, rejoice! The Natural Eclectic, by artist, collector, and stylist, Heather Ross, is your new go-to guide for incorporating seaside and flea-market finds in your home.--Martha Stewart Living Magazine "In her new book, The Natural Eclectic, West Coast artist Heather Ross brings a nature-inspired esthetic into the home with palette drawn from the sea and a penchant for all things organic."--Chatelaine "Her first book offers tips for consciously curating natural mementos and styling found objects, turning the old and everyday into something special. With a fine arts background and thriving art practice, she has a take on earthly decor that's subtle and serene."--House and Home Magazine "It has a very different format and feel to it than most interior design books, in a good way. It feels fresh and unique and almost as if Heather has just poured all her years of inspiration and experience onto the pages without restraint."--91 Magazine "And that's what Ross wanted to share through her book, to show people that beauty can be powerful and evocative, something you feel on a spiritual level. The Natural Eclectic isn't about decorating or styling, or what to do in your next renovation. It's a way of life."--West Coast Homes and Design Magazine