Plant Project: Succulent Sundae

It's Friday (yay, yipee, wahooo) so I thought I would leave you with a really fun and easy project for the weekend.  I found this cute little trophy dish at a salvage shop and thought it would be great for my son's room.  I have been trying to find a way to add some life to the kids rooms and this is how I posed to do it.  That being said, I couldn't leave my daughter out (hence, the pink dish)... what you do for one you have to do for the other or else... I decided to use succulents because they are quite easy to take care of as they don't need to be watered very often and they tend to be sweet and simple.
 

 Here is what you need:
Container ( any small dish, bowl, container will do)
Soil
Succulent/Plant
Moss
Rock or Decorative item
Water
Succulent Vitamins (optional)

First, I filled each dish with some cactus potting mix.

Next, I took my plants and placed them in the soil in my desired location (I always like them a little off center) making sure to be gentle but getting at least 1 to 1.5" of their base into the soil.  Then I firmly packed the soil around the plant to be sure it would stay in place.  I then added some water which I had mixed with some succulent vitamins (can be found at most floral shops, home improvement stores or plant nursery's) to ensure their continued health. 

I added some moss on top to add a little whimsey and finished it off with some sparkly rocks.  Voila!  A little life, small enough to add to any room!

What do you think?  Aren't they sweet? DO NOT EAT :)

P.S.  Be sure to read or look up the care directions for your specific plant.

Wearable Planters: Products you may see in the showroom

I think these, too cute,  wearable planters are so unique.  The shapes are modern and the colors are soft yet chic.  A great way to show off tiny flowers or unique greens, and of course a conversation starter. Made of 3D printed acrylic (which makes the planters water tight) and hand finished.  Show your "green" hanging from your ears, neck or my favorite, brooch.  Hand crafted by Colleen Jordan.

Images via Colleen Jordan

 

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Products you may see in the Showroom: Up side down (repost)

Gorgeous plant pendants!  I am constantly looking for places  I can put  plants where they will get light and not get in the way of daily tasks.  Hang these anywhere.  The soft flowing lines of the pods are the perfect contrast to the sharp silhouette of the air plants themselves.   Each pod is made from a gorgeous natural Moroccan sand colored clay and comes with a generous amount of natural hemp cord all ready to hang. Hanging air plant pods™ are hand crafted and can be found at www.michaelmcdowell.com.

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No green thumb needed: Fabric Flowers

What a great concept, flowers that are beautiful and unique but need no sunlight or water.  These flowers can be ordered in some of my all time favorites, aloe vera, pussy willow and leaves of all colors and patterns.  The perfect accent for your antique vases.  Find them at Jane Joss.

Images via Jane Joss

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Photographer in the making?

My goal for this blog to highlight and promote makers of beautiful products, talented artists and great designers.  I also wanted to include some fun inspiration from my point of view.   In this post I am highlighting my 3 1/2 year old daughter's new talent.  She is so amazing and talented in so many ways and this morning was no exception.  I was in the process of trying to take a self portrait for Decor8's Stripe Mania blogger meet up.  I was having little success.  My daughter was watching intently and I offered her the camera (she has had her own camera for almost 1 year now).  She started off by telling me "jump" or move over there and of course "good job Mom".  A complete natural!  So, here are some of her best shots.

And of course she likes to be on the other side of the camera too.

Natural window panels...and I mean "natural"

I saw these stunning "living curtains" in the Re-nest inspiration page and couldn't resist sharing.    I love the idea of using something so natural in an interior space.  It has all of the design basics, form, function and of course it is definitely a conversation piece.    

This living curtain (pictured below) uses the incredibly versatile and equally gorgeous air plant Tillandsia also known as the air pineapple. Depending on the species you use they can hang in vines or you can string individual plants at intervals from mesh or string.

Images via Re-nest

If "living curtains" aren't in your future how about a close second.  These window panels are sure to bring life to your windows.

Find it at Decor Green

Find it at Urban Outfitters

Find it at Decor Green

Find it at Anthropology

Sure signs Summer is on it's way

After a long, cold, snowy Winter and what seems like a never ending Spring a few sure signs of Summer have begun to suddenly pop up around my neighborhood.  What is your favorite sign of summer?

Blue Skies

Lilacs

What's your favorite sign of summer?  Please leave a comment or email me with photos at   wind_willowhome@hotmail.com

Wall Garden

This is a great way to keep some live plants in your home throughout the cold Winter months.  This vertical wall garden box frames your plants like they are a work of art.  Box comes with 20-40 succulent plants of various shapes, sizes and textures.  Find it at Sea Side Garden. 

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Green Gifts

What a great gift this would be for a gardener or someone longing for lush forest greens.  Kids love to watch things grow, too.  Use a grouping of the mini jars as a green holiday accent; a small branch and a couple mini ornaments make the perfect organic Christmas theme.  Kit includes everything needed to start your own moss terrarium.  Find it at Art Fire.com.

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