Winter Blues? Create Some Spring!
February 21, 2015 § 2 Comments
In a serious effort to battle these seemingly never-ending, dreary winter days, I’ve taken in some new friends. A cat lady, I’ll never be. Though I love those furry critters, I’m more of a dog person. In my tiny apartment, however, this kind of company could never work. Instead, I’ve been bringing too many of a different kind of friend home: the gorgeous, pluming beauties that instantly add a bright, organic vibe to any space.
In desperate need of some spring lovin’, I’ve been ogling stunning images of surfaces covered in potted plants of all types, ranging from tiny micro-terrariums to the enormous fiddle leaf fig tree. It was just a matter of time before I was hooked.
First came my small collection of succulents: the hearty plants that require little attention. Then came the beautiful Lemon Balm plant, a gift from a friend, whose dried leaves make for a lovely, uplifting tea. Sadly, it wasn’t long before I learned I might be without a green thumb. Much to my surprise, my apartment felt emptier when the lemon balm had to go, and I wanted to bring back the simple pleasure it brought to my home.
Due to my lack of natural gardening talent, I spent much time researching apartment friendly foliage. I moved onto the more urban-tolerable ferns. Then picked up some more succulents. Then came a small olive tree from One Kings Lane, which though had arrived in a broken ceramic pot, seemed incredibly robust considering its long journey.
Each species of plant exudes a different personality, and in my opinion, more plants just add to the party. When spring finally comes around (which though close, feels SO far away), I’d love to welcome a tree for the corner of my apartment. Fiddle leaf fig, I’m coming for you. One problem remains, however: with all of this attractive company around, there should be proper attire. Below are some gorgeous planter selections I have my eye on. Check out the links and you can bring them to your home too!
Tripod Bowl from Atelier Stella:
White Studded Ceramic Planter from Oli’s Cupboard on Etsy:
Handmade Cream and Black Planter from Crackled Up on Etsy:
Tiny Geometric Faceted Copper Planter from Redwood Stoneworks on Etsy:
Three-Legged Cat Planter in Black from Greatly:
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Enjoy!
My chinese zodiac sign is Huge tree in forest, i think that’s why i always in love with the green and plants 😉
What a beautiful zodiac sign to have! That’s very cool! I also feel very at peace in nature, hence why I love having plants around! 🙂