Fiddle Dee Dee

After seeing Grant K. Gibson's beautiful Fiddle Leaf Fig tree, I have always wanted one.  Somewhere along the way, I heard that they don't do well in New York.  While shopping for a tree in the Flower District, I learned that this information was just a myth.  You can own a Fiddle Leaf Fig tree in the city if you take care of it. According to the owner of Noble Planta, you should let the top soil dry out before watering.  Then water slowly around the stem first and then around the outside.  When you see water in the tray, that is your cue to stop.  If there is no tray or saucer, he recommended about 3-4 cups of water. Watering the same day every week is not best because it might need more water one week and less the next.  You have to check.  He also suggested opening the windows early in the morning so it receives fresh air in the summer.  You should also try to give it fresh air in the winter but away from a cold draft.  I am excited to own one but I need to buy a planter before it's ready for its close up.  For now, you can see by these photos that they are not only very popular but look great in a variety of different interiors.

"For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver."  - Martin Luther

Grant K. Gibson

David Mitchell Interior Design

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Ken Fulk in House Beautiful

Ken Fulk on the cover of House Beautiful

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Faux Fifddle Leaf Fig trees by Diane James Home in Celerie Kemble's room at Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2011.

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Tim Clark Bathroom

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Lee Kleinhelter of Pieces in Atlanta

High Point Spring 2011: BeeLine Home

I took over 700 photos at High Point Market and wasn't quite sure where to begin.  So I decided to start with the smallest but chicest showroom, BeeLine Home by Bunny Williams.  Unlike many furniture shows, most of the exhibitors at High Point have permanent showrooms.  That means they have real walls in which to create a gorgeous backdrop to their fabulous furniture and accessories.  In Bunny's case, she decided to bring the outdoors in by blowing up a photograph of a hedgerow and having it made into wallpaper.  The green was so so refreshing and of course, a compliment to the spring temperatures in High Point.  Actually, it felt a little more like summer at 80 degrees but I certainly wasn't complaining!  All of the mirrors in the first room brought in even more light and the comfy upholstery and drinks cabinet in the second room made you want to stay there all day. I am especially excited that Bunny is carrying a reproduction of Albert Hadley's famous etegere and I completely feel in love with the green leather upholstered Star Chair.  Just another example of green is good!

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic