DIY Florals

It's summer: a time to enjoy beautiful blooms planted in spring.

Unfortunately, nothing grows in our shady apartment (my poor terrariums died long ago).  I am desperate for a weekend project that brings permanent florals to our decor.  Enjoy!

Floral pots - to camouflage the fact that only dirt and a few leaves grace the top

Floral lampshade - to bring pattern to our otherwise solid-color bedroom

Floral window - to complete the steal-of-a-deal pane I found last week

Have a lovely weekend!  

Blooms

I'm not sure if it's the approach of Valentine's or a strong desire for spring, but I want to snip pretty flowers for every room in our apartment.

{cream and peach flowers, purple and red flowers}

What a difference a little color and life makes. 

Because this is also true of our wardrobe, below are two shirts inspired by the blooms above.  This way, you can beckon to spring even after the flowers are wilted and gone. 

{Camelia Cutie Tunic, Out of Beauty Experience Top}

How do you display color and life in your every day?

Urban Outfitters Print Shop

Is it Wednesday already?  I am so excited because Eric and I are headed to Nashville tomorrow for a concert and quality time with his family!  I can't promise any additional posts this week, but had to share a new discovery with you: Urban Outfitters Print Shop. Below are a few of my favorites. Enjoy!

What is your favorite print in the UO Shop?

Plant a Tree

Or, if you live in an apartment, make a terrarium.

About a month ago, I came across The Little Red House and couldn't stop reading. When I found her Outside In post, I knew this was a project I wanted to tackle. Saturday morning, we ate yummy Italian at Joe's and headed out to add a little green goodness to our apartment.

We visited the local thrift store to grab a third jar (the first two were given to us by Eric's sweet mom, who scoured her Goodwill to find the beauties). Then we trapsed half-way around the world to gather the rest of our supplies: rocks, dark potting mix, active carbon, succulents and moss. (Okay, slight exaggeration - everything was easy to find except the active carbon - the pet store is apparently where it lives).

We made a fun mess in the living room putting these together. Eric has quite the green thumb (for which I am grateful) and suggested that we pot the moss seperately since we were happy with the mossless terrariums. These plants look lovely in our apartment and the old jars give it such a homey feel. Enjoy!