March is my sons birth month, I can't believe he will be turning 10. In honor of my awesome little man I plan to devote few of my posts to his obsessions and interests. To those that have a distaste for insects, creepy crawlies, snakes and squids, I highly advice you take a break from Fresh Quince until next month ;). Although do not worry as I will still continue with my regular postings...can't neglect Fridays Finest posts!
Todays post will be about bee hives and design!!! Since my son was 3 he has been in love with insects and every year devotes much of his time to gently trapping, inspecting and releasing all sorts of insects. Needless to say he has been stung by bees so many times, that it doesn't seem to faze him. Because of his interest I became obsessed with insects as well. I especially have a fondness for bees. Did you know that?...
"Something is killing off almost 40% of North American honeybees each year, and it's threatening our entire food chain. Mounting scientific evidence suggests agricultural pesticides are one of the culprits." slow food usa
Every year I sign a multitude of petitions in trying to solve our bee problem. And what I find interesting is that designers are quite often drawn to the hexagonal shape, which are the building blocks of hives. We all have a natural inclination to use what we see in nature, whether we recognize it or not...
I have always been interested in combining my love for the natural world and design. I feel it is all connected...we are one. To learn more about bees and their current struggle to survive go to the Slow Food USA blog here. Hope this may inspire you to bring nature indoors, but I don't recommend actual bees!! xx Danielle
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Todays post will be about bee hives and design!!! Since my son was 3 he has been in love with insects and every year devotes much of his time to gently trapping, inspecting and releasing all sorts of insects. Needless to say he has been stung by bees so many times, that it doesn't seem to faze him. Because of his interest I became obsessed with insects as well. I especially have a fondness for bees. Did you know that?...
"Something is killing off almost 40% of North American honeybees each year, and it's threatening our entire food chain. Mounting scientific evidence suggests agricultural pesticides are one of the culprits." slow food usa
Every year I sign a multitude of petitions in trying to solve our bee problem. And what I find interesting is that designers are quite often drawn to the hexagonal shape, which are the building blocks of hives. We all have a natural inclination to use what we see in nature, whether we recognize it or not...
Hicks' Hexagon Wallpaper by Cole & Sons
Hexagon Like Rug
Hexagon (like) Mirror in a vignette styled by Thom Felicia
Hexagon Links by Joyn Dividers
Hexagon Mirror in The Devil Wears Prada
Hexagon Mirror Miles Redd
Although many of these images are actually octagons, they still mimic the comb like structures of hives. In Feng Shui, six sided shapes represent longevity, expansiveness and celestial power. Who doesn't want to introduce that into their decor and lives?
Bee on Quince Flower via Home and Garden Webshots
Isn't this pattern just fabulous?? Love the drapes!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday Dear! xo
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I had no idea!! Just love how you tied it in with all the fabulous hexagonal design - love all your picks! I find the whole culture of bees fascinating
ReplyDeleteI will not be giving you up for a month!!!
ReplyDeleteBring it on...I can handle it! Great post..thanks for making us aware....Last yr. a collection of bees made the eaves of our house their home for about 24 hrs...The queen was tired and she stopped at my house and so did the worker bees...I did alot of research on them because of that. Thanks for sharing!
Great post!! I am allergic to bees, but I love their honey. Especially when they get their nectar from pine trees. Thanks, Charles
ReplyDeleteI totally have my eye on a hexagon table in a thrift store...Also, just picked some quince from my neighbor's yard (I know, I know, bad me) and it made me think of you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet comments everyone!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! I'm loving the gorgeous divider! Enjoy the lovely weekend, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteLa France is sometimes referred to as l'hexagone. Papy
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