Inspired by Succulents

Some people are born with a green thumb... others are not. I am the latter. I absolutely love how gardens/plants look in the home, and I am really inspired by them... but sometimes I accidentally let my plants die (don't tell Mari @ Ginko Studios). I have found, however, that succulents are the way to go for me. They are hearty, don't need too much maintenance, and add just the right amount of "green" to my home. 

I think we were all spoiled with the 80-degree weather we had in Michigan during the month of May. I was excited to start putting spring flowers around the house and in my yard- but, alas, its cold again. I can't shake the desire for needing to enjoy a little piece of the outdoors, so I have turned to my old standby- the succulent. This week, I planted my succulents in vintage milk glass & tin boxes.

This got me thinking- I wonder what else people are doing with succulents? I always see a ton of inspiration on pinterest, google, etc, but I have never been super intentional about it. While searching, I found a lot of creative ideas on how to mix succulents with vintage smalls- tins, corks, cups, etc. I hope you are inspired, too! 

-Kelley

http://shannoneileenblog.typepad.com/happiness-is/2011/12/succulent-cork-magnets.html

http://www.faroutflora.com/tag/succulent-wall/

http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/felizcincodemayo/mexican-spanish-vintage-table-centerpiece-with-succulents-and-roses/

http://www.livingarrangementsla.com/livingarrangementsLA/styles.html

 

http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/10/16/15-succulent-ideas-some-to-buy-some-to-diy/

 

http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/10/16/15-succulent-ideas-some-to-buy-some-to-diy/

http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/10/16/15-succulent-ideas-some-to-buy-some-to-diy/

http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2011/10/16/15-succulent-ideas-some-to-buy-some-to-diy/

http://www.makermama.com/2011/04/decorating-with-succulents.html

http://wishflowers.tumblr.com/post/3548487977

http://www.designsponge.com/2011/08/poketo-planters.html

http://www.cozybliss.com/diy-decorating-with-vintage-soda-crates/

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/green-style-a-diy-succulent-sc-145171