It is clear that air plants are here to stay. They’re exotic, they’re low-maintenance, and they’re stylish–what’s not to love?! One thing that IS changing: the way that air plants are displayed in the home. Sure, we will always love tried-and-true strategies such as arranging them in spherical terrariums for a modern statement and placing them in sea urchins for a whimsical effect. But today’s post takes a look at some new air plant display techniques that are as original as they are attention-grabbing. [Hanging Faceted Porcelain Air Plant Holder from the Etsy shop ofJanelle Gramling] Etsy is an amazing source for air plant terrariums, pods, pots and planters. In fact, all of today’s featured finds come from Etsy. Check out these unique, affordable selections to discover your next conversation piece. Many of the items below are on the small side, making them the perfect accent for a tabletop, shelf or counter… Air Plant PodsWe start with an up-and-coming air plant container option that’s cute, compact, and often embellished with radiant designs. It’s the modern air plant pod! Check out the candy-hued pastel shades of the Mini Air Plant Pods below, available at Bird and Feather. These hand-painted creations are available in a variety of color options: Sweet shades are lovely, but sometimes sticking with neutrals is just what the doctor ordered, especially when a touch of metallic flair is involved. This Inverse Air Plant Pod Set from Sea & Asters consists of two natural pods that are hand painted and cleverly re-purposed into planters. Check out the Aqua and Gold Air Plant Planter from Thrifted & Made, shown below. A vivid aqua blue coat of paint is enhanced by a gold triangle embellishment. The result is a modern creation that packs a powerful punch! Air plant pods can also be converted into hanging planters with the help of the right yarn, string or rope. This Neon Pink Macrame Hanging Planter with Tillandsia from Thrifted & Made features a hand-painted aqua, gold and pink planter. Not sure you want to deal with a live plant, even a low-maintenance one? You can choose between a Tillandsia air plant or a faux air plant as the filler for this creation! Hanging Planters Speaking of hanging planters, we now shine the spotlight on air plant containers that suspend your favorite greenery. Because sometimes it’s not enough to set your air plant on a surface top. This Neon Yellow Hanging Xerographica from Thrifted & Made is crafted of nylon. Forget the pod–just put the air plant directly into this hanging “container”. Not to mention, the item comes with a Xerographica air plant (also known as the king of air plants). Love those silvery green leaves! These Air Nest Hanging Planter from biggerthanlittle are lovingly constructed of yarn that has been treated with a nontoxic hardener. That’s right–these nest-like creations are waterproof and ready to hang. Plus, we think they’re guaranteed to be true conversation starters! You didn’t think the world of geo forms would remained untouched by air plants, did you?! And yes, the brass revival has managed to put its stamp on air plant display pieces as well. This Himmeli Brass Air Plant Holder from Handmade Sam*Made is crafted of brass, wire and leather to create a faceted, gem-like effect. Faceted Pots Since we’re on the topic of facets, it’s time to take a look at a couple more pieces that celebrate lines, angles and bold forms. This Modern Faceted Polygon Planter from Raw Originals is handmade from high-quality driftwood and brass. While the piece is shown below with a succulent, it’s perfect for air plants. Not to mention, if an air plant is your greenery of choice, you don’t even have to add soil! The same is true for this Mini Faceted Air Plant Pot in Light Marbled Gray from Berwick, a waterproof item that is made of polymer clay mixed by hand to create the on-trend marbled effect: Glass ContainersWe at Decoist truly love orb-like glass containers for the display of air plants. But if you’re looking for a transparent option in a different shape, why not go pyramid? In fact, this Peach Pyrite Pyramid Terrarium from Sea & Asters includes a layer of sand, a small pyrite, desert rose, peach reindeer moss, a painted gold sea fan piece and a Tillandsia ionantha. You assemble the terrarium with the help of care instructions–the piece arrives as a kit. Preserved red reindeer moss and a Tillandsia Fuschii fill this Heavy Crystal Air Plant Terrarium from BoloOm. We’re loving the way the air plant makes a big difference in this heavy crystal-cut glass holder. And we’re inspired by the possibilities this item inspires–got any old crystal pieces that need an update? Science is the word! This Color Air Plant Beaker Garden from EarthSeaWarrior features air plants beautified with the help of a hand-dyed technique that turns every plant into a work of art. The available hues: coral, lavender, blue and aqua. As the air plants grow, they will reveal more and more of their natural green coloration. Mineral Gardens We end with a truly striking way to combine the natural beauty of air plants with the glimmer of crystals. Mineral gardens are gaining popularity, and it’s easy to see why. This Apophyllite Crystal Garden from ThEeRabbitHole features a Tillandsia that’s permanently placed on a stunning specimen. The peachy shade of this Air Plant Crystal Garden from EarthSeaWarrior is irresistible. And we love the fact that it’s “inspired by what nature would look like on other planets”! Featuring a stillbite crystal cluster with an air plant living right beside it, this crystal garden evokes the bubblegum hue of cotton candy.
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UK-based artist Petra Blahova, created this stunning typeface, entitled “My Garden”, by freezing colorful flowers and fruits in alphabetical ice cubes. The whole project is inspired by the flowers all around when the artist walked home from work one day. Using everything from greens and ferns to flower petals and berries, she meticulously arranged them to fit the contours of each letter and create the tactile project. Speking about the project Petra said, “You can create typography from anything!”.
Thanksgiving, as the festival that is all about celebrating nature’s pomp and glory, it is the ideal time to deliver some natural goodness to develop a vision of bounty. When comes to the ideas of table settings and centerpieces, there are plenty of choices: baskets of gourds, fresh fruit or acorns; all kinds of candles; colorful table runner printed with autumn leaves; actual dried leaves with a string of tiny pine cones, pumpkins and pomegranates; turkey pattern folding napkin and tall cranberry-toned tapers with red glassware. Here we have rounded up 30 Beautiful Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas for a stylish holiday. And it is your time to use your imagination and express your gratitude for this lovely holiday.
DIY Holiday Decorations Let’s start with a few simple ways to deck the halls, walls and surface-tops of your home. I came across this amazing decor idea from Bash, Please (for Design Love Fest), and it definitely made an impression on me. A striking Christmas spread is achieved with white shipping tubes, spray painted paper mache and glass ornaments, and evergreen scraps from the tree lot… Don’t put the paint away just yet! These Painted Ornaments from Oh Happy Day are easy, fun, and colorful. By painting paper mache ornaments with thick acrylic paint, you can create a vibrant holiday look with an unconventional palette. And these ornaments look good enough to eat! Print out the template, then construct a tabletop tree from paper. The look is sleek, geometric and modern! [via Instructables] I plan on displaying the stockings over the fireplace, along with a festive garland. Which is why I was thrilled to find this DIY Paper Garland from Smock, which can be crafted from the paper of your choice. I may try this project using paper in shades of silver and gold… [via Monogram Paper & Gifts] Every year, I like to make a few gifts for friends and family members. Don’t get me wrong–there’s nothing like getting a gift card to your favorite store. but there’s something special about a homemade present that’s designed with creativity and thought. Even if your gift is store-bought, you can still personalize your gift tags! How gorgeous are the marbleized gift tags below?! They are created by dipping wooden tags in a nail polish and water solution. Check out all the details at Design Mom: DIY Foodie Projects
We end with a trio of foodie projects that are perfect for the DIY enthusiast! There’s nothing like a special recipe you prepare yourself. I’m on the hunt for the perfect holiday drink. Something I can enjoy when I don’t want to consume alcohol or caffeine. This Frost Bite Mocktail from The Little Kitchen might be just the beverage I need, especially since it’s a clever mix of fruit juice, soda, blueberries and mint: 1. Aqua, White, Silver and Gold One palette I’ve encountered time and time again this season is a combination of aqua, white and metallic shades such as silver and gold. Crisp, refreshing and elegant, this palette is celebrated by retailers such as Target, which offers a range of selections in their Arctic Luster Trend Collection… Not only is Target offering a range of glittering trees, this retailer has also manufactured gorgeous pillows in aqua and silver, such as the Threshold Foil Print Pillow shown below: CB2 has also joined in on the fun, creating wintery vignettes in aqua, white and silver. Below we see the Silver Ball Garland and Aqua Glass Candleholders, which conjure images of snowy landscapes and chilly icicles: We now introduce some gold into the palette with another festive arrangement from from Target. Gold adds depth to this palette by providing a warm contrast to cool winter tones. Plus, gold is one of this season’s biggest trends! Of course it would find its way into the latest holiday decor… Speaking of gold, this next image is deliciously chic, thanks to aqua accents, gold embellishments and a contrasting glossy shade of white. It’s the Hexagon Candy Box DIY fromOh Happy Day, and it looks fabulous when juxtaposed with a minty blue… 2. Teal, Amethyst and Fuchsia The palette above was crisp, refreshing and festive. The next featured palette I just can’t seem to get enough of is deep, rich and elegant. And retailers such as West Elm have truly brought it to life this season. These Agate Ornaments in jewel tones are sliced and polished to perfection… The retailer’s Handcrafted Sisal Birds can be used to embellish your holiday tablescapes, especially since they feature a range of rich shades. Inspired by forest birds, they also add some lighter tones, such as lavender and peach. The next featured image truly shows the depth to which you can take a jewel-toned palette by varying the colors. Don’t be afraid to combine rich hues with lighter shades: Add flowers in red and fuchsia tones to heighten the effect of the purple and teal palette. Jewel tones can also have a vintage effect, as shown by this gorgeous holiday wreath from Glittermoon Vintage Christmas. Shades of teal and magenta can be found throughout the design, creating a vibrant feel that welcomes guests when placed on the front door: 3. Red, Blue, Green and Gold We end with a palette of primary colors that conjures images of radiant toys, whimsical vignettes, and true modern design. This next palette is all about primary colors, folks! The Facet Ornaments from CB2 shine with their hexagonal faces, blending beautifully with the retailer’s other featured selections. Need to make a vivid statement in matte? The Set of 6 Frosted Glass Ornaments from CB2 are perfect for the tree, or for a modern holiday wreath creation: In addition to being wonderfully contemporary, a primary color palette also evokes the festivity of Christmases past. Yes, there’s just something nostalgic about this color combination. These Large Vintage Christmas Lights from Etsy shop Vintage Soup show us why…
Grocery Store Chic Amy, author of Kenmore’s inspiration blog, added some color to her Thanksgiving table with mini pumpkins and gourds from a local grocery store. Because the design isn’t holiday-specific, feel free to display this DIY through the rest of fall. Jennifer of Celebrating Everyday Life added some unexpected elements to her grocery store spread- artichokes and pears. Mini pumpkins and autumn-hued roses complete this colorful centerpiece. Kelly of Santa Barbara Chic skipped pumpkins altogether when creating this gorgeous arrangement. Though floral regulars such as dahlias appear among the bright-colored bunch, the persimmons steal the show. A Candlelit Affair When making this wooden box centerpiece, Courtney of Golden Boys and Me took a simple approach. A few wood planks and some dark stain were all it took for this stylish and versatile box. Add some candles and fall floral elements and you’ll have your own autumn-inspired centerpiece. Simple Design Featured on Graphic Made, this fall-inspired centerpiece pays homage to the season’s natural elements. A plus- the pieces are all artificial, which means you can use this display year after year. Clean and simple is the name of the game for this centerpiece DIY by Julie of Coordinately Yours. If you want to avoid the traditional color scheme of Thanksgiving centerpieces, this DIY is for you. Looks for Less
Inspired by an expensive department store item, this DIY by Robyn of The Pink Peony of Le Jardin shows you don’t have to pay top-dollar for beautiful Thanksgiving décor. In fact, this mini ship cost only $5 to make- a holiday steal in any book! 1. No-carve typography pumpkins Pumpkin carving is some kind of routine for Halloween. But if you want to do something different to our beloved pumpkin and avoid all those carving mess, chalkboard pumpkins are the perfect solution looks like a perfect solucation. Here is the DIY tutorial and enjoy your dressed up pumpkin without any carving work. 2. Halloween Paper Bag Puppets Make some classic paper bag puppet with your kids at this Halloween. Scary face, happy face, creepy face, draw whatever you want. Great family activity for the holiday. Here is the tutorial. 3. Cheap trash bag spiderwebs Want to celebrate Halloween but don’t want to spend too much money on decoration? The trash bag spiderweb is a perfect option for you. It is cheap and you probably don’t even need to buy anything as long as you have trash bag at home. Follow the instruction you can create dramatic spiderweb and give your home a spooky looking. 4. Spider Serving Plate Need some spice up on your Halloween party’s table? How about serving your food in spider plate? It is cool and easy to make. One plate one blow and some black sticks, you can have your very own spider serve your food. Interested? Take a look at the tutorial page. 6. Toilet Paper Tube Halloween Creatures This probably is the cheapest Halloween craft ever? However, to make that, you need to gather up some toilet paper tubes, paper towel tubes, or wrapping paper tubes. Use your imagination and draw your little monster on those tube. Folding, cutting and painting – are you ready to make some tube monster? Check tutorial. 7. General Bone E. Part
Follow the step-by-step instructions, you can build this super cool skeleton made from plastic pipes and jugs. It is easy to pose on a porch swing or step, where he can greet, and delight, trick-or-treat. Another good part of it is it can be easily take apart and stored after the holiday. |
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