BOOKS
A published author at Thames & Hudson, teNeues and Gestalten, Claire has published 20 non-fiction titles on subjects covering interior design, fragrance, floristry and food. Her latest title ‘The New Naturalists’ (Thames & Hudson) was released April 2022 and is on the subject of natural history collectors’ homes.
The New Naturalists: Inside the Homes of Creative Collectors
From the cabinets of curiosity of the 19th century to today’s interest in foraged decorations, obsessive and eclectic collectors of natural objects have long filled their homes with their finds - everything from fossils and feathers to seeds and dried flowers. The New Naturalists offers a glimpse inside twenty homes of the most interesting and creative collectors, revealing the stories behind their collections and how they celebrate their love of nature in their everyday spaces.
Published by Thames & Hudson, 2022
The orchid collection of Sean Barton, U.K.
an oceanic home in hollywood
An excerpt from Kevin Beer’s 1920s Spanish Colonial home filled with nature-focused treasures. Kevin has been collecting objects of natural history for decades. In the living room, a palm front looks like a crown atop the Hadrian’s bust. The portrait features montaged insects that cover up canvas holes.
Wild Kitchen: Nature-Loving Chefs at Home (Thames & Hudson)
Wild Kitchen - Nature-loving chefs at home, Thames & Hudson
