"An Air Plant for my Cloche"

Happy Friday everyone!  I'm gearing up for the ReStore Renew event in Hickory tomorrow.  I'm so excited.  Not sure if I'm more excited about the shopping or my presentation.  Awh shucks, we all KNOW it's the shopping.

 

I've been adding a few Spring touches to my home recently and early this week I bit the bullet and purchased an air plant.   West Elm had a huge assortment of them ranging from a few bucks to nearly $30.  I have this cloche that has been sitting empty for months.  I just couldn't decide what to put in it.

 

 

I'm told these air plants are easy, but I'll be the judge of that.  You're supposed to submerge them in water twice a week. Whatever that means. 

 

I'm just still trying to figure out how my air plant is going to get any "air" enclosed under a glass dome.

I guess the good news is, the glass sort of distorts the view of the plant, so if it starts to die, maybe no one will notice.  Hehe!

 

I'll let you know how it goes. 

 

"Half Priced House Plants"

Lately, I’d been thinking about adding some greenery to my home.  I have to confess, I’m great with gardening outdoors, but indoors is a different story. However, my recent Fiddle Leaf Fig purchase (and this blog post) really has me wanting more of that natural look indoors. 

 

 

 There’s just something about a lush green plant that makes a room…. come alive. 
 

Transitional Living Room

Contemporary Living Room by New York Architects & Designers Incorporated

Modern Basement by Chevy Chase Architects & Designers Wentworth, Inc.

Don’t you agree?

 

This weekend I headed out to Lowe’s on a hunt for a plant or two.  I figured the size I wanted would be pretty pricey, so I was only looking to purchase one or two.  Well, much to my surprise they must’ve heard I was coming, because when I arrived nearly the entire house plant section was HALF PRICE!  Woo hoo! 
 

 

 

 

It took me forever to decide on a few.  Given the most expensive (and largest) were only $11,  I had my pick of the litter. 

 

I ended up with one large, two medium and two small plants for $28!  Now, I’m on the hunt to find some baskets for use as pots.  I know they’re going to make watering them a pain, but I love the look of a basket instead of a pot.  Ideally I’d like to find them while thrifting, but I don’t think I’m going to be patient enough for that.  We’ll see.  My plan for care is simply to follow the instruction.  Novel idea, I know.  Wish me luck!

 

 

Are you a house plant fan?  If so, what’s your advice for keeping them alive?