Twenty collectors open their homes to reveal the weird and wonderful world of natural objects. 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. This book 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.

This new generation of naturalists are using their collections to craft creative careers and decorate their homes with their finds. From a German manor filled with antique taxidermy to the Paris apartment of a sculptor working with feathers and an Italian beachside retreat that showcases foraged shells and pebbles, this book provides a wealth of inspiration for celebrating the beauty of the world around us more sustainably. Practical tips on everything from curating a shelf of objects or using them to decorate walls and surfaces offer plenty of ideas the reader can apply in their own homes.

With our ever-increasing interest in finding new ways to reconnect with nature, this will be inspirational reading for all those who want to bring the outdoors in.

20位收藏家打开他们的家门，展示自然物品的古怪和奇妙世界。从19世纪的好奇心橱柜到今天对采集装饰的兴趣，长期以来，自然物品收藏者的家里充满了他们的发现，从化石、羽毛到种子和干花，应有尽有。本书介绍了20个非常有趣和有创意的收藏家的家庭，揭示了他们收藏背后的故事，以及他们如何在日常空间中庆祝他们对自然的热爱。

新一代的自然主义者正在利用他们的收藏来打造创造性的职业，并用他们的发现来装饰他们的家。从充满古董动物标本的德国庄园，到用羽毛创作的雕塑家的巴黎公寓，以及展示捡来的贝壳和鹅卵石的意大利海滨度假胜地，本书提供了丰富的灵感，以更可持续的方式赞美我们周围世界的美。从策划物品的架子，到用它们来装饰墙壁和表面，这些实用的技巧为读者提供了大量的想法，可以在他们自己的家中应用。

随着我们对寻找与自然重新联系的新方法的兴趣不断增加，这对所有希望将户外活动带入室内的人来说，将是一本鼓舞人心的读物。