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e purpose of "Wild at Home" is twofold: to help those looking to incorporate more greenery into their space and also to tell the story of Carter's personal journey with plants. "I wanted to give readers an understanding on how to care and style their plants, but I also needed to share my journey. I wanted them to know how my start probably resembled so many of theirs," Carter told me aer the book's release. "I wrote 'Wild at Home' because the indoor plant renaissance is in full bloom, but not many understand how being mindful of the way you place a plant in your space can truly change the mood and feel. Oen, folks will bring in plants and just toss them next to a window-and done. ey don't think about creating the space. ey don't consider the planters they're placing them in. ey don't consider what plants look better together or what foliage textures sing to each other. Just like I do on my Instagram feed, I want to share what I know." Inside "Wild at Home" readers will find everything they need to become acquainted with their newfound green thumb. Its four chapters outline the basics for incorporating houseplants into your design scheme: 1. Green in the Home (how to shop, tools to buy), 2. Styling with Plants (pots and design), 3. Living with Plants (home tours) and 4. Plant-care Essentials (potting, watering, feeding). While the idea of an urban jungle can sound overwhelming, "Wild at Home" helps plant lovers of all intensities navigate care and styling— whether they prefer three or 300. First and foremost, Carter is not only trying to show homeowners and designers how to improve a space with plants, but also how to keep them alive. "For those new to greenery, 'Wild at Home' breaks down the right way to think about bringing plants into the home," Carter said. I WROTE 'WILD AT HOME' BECAUSE THE INDOOR PLANT RENAISSANCE IS IN FULL BLOOM, BUT NOT MANY UNDERSTAND HOW BEING MINDFUL OF THE WAY YOU PLACE A PLANT IN YOUR SPACE CAN TRULY CHANGE THE MOOD AND FEEL. V U E N J . C O M 70

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