February 2, 2012

Terrariums

I am not sure if I like them or hate them. I am more of a flower kind of girl. I do have to say they are very cute, can be very personal, and easy to maintain. A terrarium is a container which is designed to hold small plants and animals in controlled conditions. The closed nature of a terrarium creates an environment which is easy to control, allowing people to simulate everything from the desert to the rainforest. These little guys can make a great present or a very easy decor and caught my eye while I was flipping through the new West Elm catalog.

 

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Shane Powers Hanging Glass Bubble Collection

Open-Face Terrariums

 

Here are a few more inspirations

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container gardening picture of recycled glass terrarium pears from VivaTerra

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Air Plant Terrariums

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 VoilĂ ! Succulent Terrariums.

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Here is a great tutorial I found to make a terrarium in a light bulb and a YouTube video I found educational.

 

 

Are you a fan of terrariums? Maybe one day I will make one for someone or even one for myself. I just have to figure out where to put it first.

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2 comments

  1. I love the simplicity of Terrariums. Great post. Nice to see you on the SITS craft group.

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  2. I like them when more the sculptural, arid-loving plants are used, as opposed to mossy and moist. Thanks for the video link, as I'm about to attempt one and have no clue what I am doing :)

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