Showing posts with label thrift. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thrift. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Plant Life

Sorry for the absence! The last two weeks have been quite busy- wrapping up school and gearing up for summer. I promise not to disappear for so long again!
After my latest forray into the world of terrariums, I ended up with a few extra plants that needed homes. So I scoped out a few new places for plants and plant containers. 

First, I zeroed in on my collection of vintage planters. I picked two to pot up, a green and yellow one. 

 

In both I choose to use one succulent and one non-succulent plant. I'm really kinda ashamed that I never thought to actually USE the planters as planters and not just decorative pieces. Duh! I'm totally loving them!

Next up, I grabbed a pot that I scored at a thrifting expedition a few weeks ago. I originally wanted to re-pot a small Christmas Cactus that I had propagated in it- but then it died. Boo! It all worked out okay because then this guy got a new plant AND a new spot on the living room mantle.

 
Here is a shot of my two new plants on the mantle...



I then potted up my new favorite little guy, which I affectionately named "dinosaur toe." I chose a small light yellowish green vintage pyrex dish. I potted up dinosaur toe and a hen and chicken, and lastly added a small plastic storm trooper ring that was a cupcake topper. It's kinda silly, but I like it! It's found a new home on the kitchen window sill.


Lastly, I added one of the terrariums I made in this post, to the scape of the newly moved furniture by the front door.

 I also took the opportunity to rework the set up of the table scape. I added a vintage clock, owl, and a stack of books.  To the right I added a vintage tray as a catch all for keys, sunglasses, etc.


I love the playful feel and punch of color when you enter through the front door. I will say I am a bit concerned about the amount the light the plants will receive here- so I'm going to keep an eye on them. I'll update ya'll soon on their progress!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Friday Afternoon Thrift

 I scored this beautiful sweater!!!!!!!
I also saw this! But didn't buy it! I think I am losing my brain. I originally really wanted lockers for the laundry room and priced some at School Outfitters for about $300 bucks! These are such a steal- thrifting fail! No to mention it's only the second set of lockers that I have ever seen. Well, I hope someone snagged them up. If not, local Richmond-ers this is at the Mechanicsville Salvation Army.


Happy Monday!