My Terrarium Obsession

  My terrarium love affair began with a quick click and a few glances on etsy.com. Etsy stores were selling all kinds of terrariums,most being diy kits. As I scrolled and gawked, I thought, finally, I can have my own little garden. Decorating on a miniature scale, I'm in love!

  When you live in an apartment, the idea of gardening doesn't really exist. Sure, you bring in plants to brighten up the place, but there's something artistic about miniature landscaping. Terrariums are so simple to put together. They can be altered, designed, to perfectly represent your inner escape to your garden of Eden.

All you need is:

• A miniature planet 
• A glass container
• Soil River stones
• Activated charcoal
• Moss Miniature things (people, rocks, etc.)

 They are easy to care for,depending on the plant. They are fun to put together, you can do it in less than an hour and they last for months. If you want to bring a little life, terrariums are a fun decorative way to go.

Courtesy- Twig Terrarium

The Fern and Mossery

Recently I had the joy of visiting Clinton NJ which is only 20 minutes away from where I live. Clinton is one of those towns you go to and think, this is just too darn cute. I love that there are lost of small businesses selling unigue things.Everything from wine to art to even a cute littles pharmacy.Clinton is defintely filled with a positive energy and an artistic vibe. But of course what caught my eye, was a cute little shop "Heart Strings" that sold everything that catered to decorative accents.

Loving French Country.

There seems to be an esquisite simplicity with French Country. The taupes and greys that keep everything harmonic and balanced. You don't have make your entire space French Country but just a few accessories can make just the right touch.

Tara Shaw Swedish Rococo bench. $3,830.00

Maybe, I've been influenced by my days at Restoration Hardware, but I find a feeling of being home with french country decor. It has that, "lived in" look but yet you know each piece in the room has been chosen with love and care, maybe even handed down from a fond relative. It's very stylish and has an effortless look. Classic.

Time to Decorate.

For some reason, lately I have gotten into clocks! I love the idea of using clocks to decorate. Not only do they serve a funciton, but they can give a little insight into your own personality.

These clocks are just so much fun. Great for nurserys, childrens rooms, even an office or workspace area where you'd like to add a liitle color or personality.

Clocks made from recycled parts are interesting conversation pieces. In fact, you can make your own clocks using what ever you like.

Amd of course there's the more traditional route. I love something that shows a little bit of history. A lot pf these pieces are from http://www.etsy.com/. Etsy is a great place to find interesting pieces that are made with love and express individuality.

Wall clocks are really nice if you want to tie things together in a space.Time having fun. Time re-inventing. Time displaying a preiod, in time.

Happy decorating!

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