Terrain: The Houseplant Book
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There are myriad guides to houseplant varieties and beginner manuals on the market but none approach the topic through the lens of a seasoned plant buyer. Enter: Terrain. Their trendsetting buyers travel the world in search of the most unusual and spectacular houseplants on the market, and in this book, they bring readers along for the ride.
Terrain's Houseplant Hunter provides readers with an introduction to Terrain's favorite plants where they come from, how to care for them, and how to decorate with them along with profiles of their favorite growers, collectors, gardens, and conservatories. Sure, everyone knows that monster as and pile as have been "in" for years, but learn why Terrain loves the caudex and the variegated white aloe. Tour the Chiang Mai Plant Market and the Huntington Library Botanical Gardens, and glean expert care and buying tips from professional growers. And, of course, get lessons on recreating the Terrain look when styling your plants at your home.
All told, the book is a one-of-a-kind deep dive that offers design inspiration, unique insight into the wider world of houseplant growing and collecting, plus all the information readers need to bring these special characters into their homes and watch them thrive.
About the Author
Melissa Lowrie is the divisional merchandise manager of plants and garden for Terrain. An industry leader with over twenty-five years of experience in the home and garden space, Lowrie got her start at Waterloo Gardens, a family-owned garden centre in Chester County, Pennsylvania. She joined the Terrain team at its launch in 2008, and worked as a buyer, floral designer, and photo stylist for the brand prior to taking on her current role. She lives with her partner, artist and designer Wen Blankenship, and their two spotted pups, Jasper and Ru, in Philadelphia's Germantown neighbourhood.
How to Measure for Sizing
The key to determine correct clothing size, is taking correct measurements.
It is important to know exactly how to measure your body, and to do it carefully.
Let us show you...
Bust: Use a flexible measuring tape and measure circumference around body over the fullest part of the bust, while wearing a correct fitting, non-padded bra. Make sure the measuring tape is parallel with the floor all the way around.
Waist: Measure around your body at your natural waistline. Your waistline is the narrowest/slimmest part of torso (see illustration above). Note: Waist measurement is a reference measurement. So make sure to measure at the point where torso is slimmest, and NOT where i.e. you want your pants to sit (this is a usual mistake). Still not sure where you waistline is? Stand in front of a mirror, and bend to one side. Your waistline is simply where you can see a natural indentation in torso on this side.
Australian Sizing
Unsure about which size to wear for your clothes and footwear? Don't worry. We have compiled this women's size chart to save you all the hassle. This women's size chart will help you convert to any international size so you can find your perfect fit.
| AU/UK | US | EU | INTL. | OTHER (AU) | BUST (CM) | WAIST (CM) | HIPS (CM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 32 | XXS | 0/P | 80 | 60 | 90 |
| 8 | 2 | 34 | XS | 1 | 85 | 65 | 95 |
| 10 | 4 | 36 | S | 2 | 90 | 70 | 100 |
| 12 | 6 | 38 | M | 3 | 95 | 75 | 105 |
| 14 | 8 | 40 | L | 4 | 100 | 80 | 110 |
| 16 | 10 | 42 | XL | 5 | 105 | 85 | 115 |
| 18 | 12 | 44 | XXL | 6 | 110 | 95 | 120 |
| 20 | 14 | 46 | XXXL | 7 | 115 | 100 | 125 |
Pants
| AU / UK | DENIM | US | EU | INTL. S/M/L | NYDJ | WAIST (CM) | INNER LEG (IN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 0 | 34 | XXS | 58 | 32-34 | |
| 5 | 23 | 59.5 | |||||
| 6 | 24 | 2 | 36 | XXS | 60.5 | ||
| 7 | 25 | 63.5 | |||||
| 8 | 26 | 4 | 38 | XS | 0 | 66 | 34-36 |
| 9 | 27 | 68.5 | |||||
| 10 | 28 | 6 | 40 | S | 2 | 71 | |
| 11 | 29 | 73.5 | |||||
| 12 | 30 | 8 | 42 | M | 4 | 76 | |
| 13 | 31 | 78.5 | |||||
| 14 | 32 | 10 | 44 | L | 6 | 81 | 36-38 |
| 15 | 33 | 84 | |||||
| 16 | 34 | 12 | 46 | XL | 8 | 86 | |
| 18 | 36 | 14 | 48 | XXL | 91.5 |
| AUS/US | EUR | UK | FOOT LENGTH (CM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 35 | 2 | 20.8 |
| 4.5 | 35.5 | 2.5 | 21.3 |
| 5 | 36 | 3 | 21.6 |
| 5.5 | 36.5 | 3.5 | 22.2 |
| 6 | 37 | 4 | 22.5 |
| 6.5 | 37.5 | 4.5 | 23 |
| 7 | 38 | 5 | 23.5 |
| 7.5 | 38.5 | 5.5 | 23.8 |
| 8 | 39 | 6 | 24.1 |
| 8.5 | 39.5 | 6.5 | 24.6 |
| 9 | 40 | 7 | 25.1 |
| 9.5 | 40.5 | 7.5 | 25.4 |
| 10 | 41 | 8 | 25.8 |
| 10.5 | 41.5 | 8.5 | 26.3 |
| 11 | 42 | 9 | 26.5 |
| 11.5 | 42.5 | 9.5 | 27 |
| 12 | 43 | 10 | 27.6 |
FREE SHIPPING - For orders over $200
This applies to any standard orders within Australia. Heavy or bulky items (such as furniture, pots, umbrellas etc) are not included and may incur additional freight charges. You will be contacted before delivery for an amended delivery cost.
FLAT RATE SHIPPING - $10.00
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Heavy or bulky items (such as furniture, pots, umbrellas etc) are not included and may incur additional freight charges. You will be contacted before delivery for an amended delivery cost.
LOCAL PICKUP
Local Pickup is for customers who intend on visiting one of our stores in person. This option is only available when stock is located at a specific store. If your order shows "Unavailable for Pick Up" it means the items being purchased are currently in another store and you will need to select "Ship".
FREIGHT
Freight can be organised for bulky items to be delivered along the Mid North Coast. This service will vary depending on location, size and weight of each item. We can offer you a personalised quote and lead time.
Please note this service does not include unpacking or rubbish removal. If delivery situation changes after dispatch such as re-delivery, re-direction, extra assistance additional costs will incur. These costs are the responsibility of the purchaser and payable to Elements of Design before the delivery is finalised.
DELIVERY LEAD TIMES
Standard parcels will be sent within 1-3 business days from payment. Once your order is dispatched lead times are approximately 7-10 business days depending on your location/product size etc. Peak times, such as over Christmas, can change the estimated delivery time.
For larger items or specialised deliveries freight will be organised and lead times will vary.
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