Women Shining Magazine Women Shining Spring 2018 | Page 50

2018 Spring Trends Hanging planters are making a comeback as a way of displaying houseplants. Group different colours, shapes and textures together for maximum impact. Balance - a soothing touch to bring it all together. Mindfulness - be in the moment has become a huge buzzword in wellbeing over the past few years and it’s set to have a strong influence over how we design and appreciate our gardens in 2018. 48 Remember to bring in elements which stimulate the senses - like accents of calming blues and energizing yellows, pots of strongly-scented therapeutic lavender and a water feature to create a relaxing ambience.