Inspired by :: birch trees

I really want to blame to the trees for my current malaise, but it’s no more than a head cold.

September and October are notoriously windy in Canberra and this assists in spreading tree pollen and fluff. I believe the ‘fluff’ (I don’t know the scientific term so fluff it is) comes from birch trees and while it’s a pretty sight when driving down any of the birch avenues in the area it is also a little insidious – packed into the spaces of your bicycle helmet is just one of the many places it will appear. It is also a great allergen and I haven’t suffered with hay fever as much since moving to Canberra. Not even the Atlanta yellow mist can compare.

While standing outside pondering a birch tree it occurred to me that they have also served as quite the inspiration for many artisans. My favourite has to be Lara Cameron’s Birch fabric (#1) and I have this in red on a bag from Mattt. I’m glad to see that there is a lot of birch inspired loveliness out there.

1. Lara Cameron’s Birch Forest in Robins Egg from Ink and Spindle
2. Birch vases set of 6 from Jaden Rai Inspired Etsy Store
3. white birch forest topography organic wood from Urban + Forest Etsy Store
4. Wide Birch Band in Bright Silver from Wexford Jewelers Etsy Store