Terrariums

I recently enlisted the help of one of my oldest childhood friend's Emma, after I saw a photo of a terrarium she created. So she invited me up to her parent's home--a breathtakingly beautiful stone house in Orono--to help me make an indoor garden of my own. From the sangria, to the picture-perfect sunset and of course the great company, it was a beautiful way to spend a summer evening!

Choose your glass vessel (open-top for succulents), greenery, stones and any accessories.
We decided to use succulents versus plants.
We used cactus-specific soil, but you would need activated filter carbon if you were using plants.
The first layer should be rocks.
Next, we added moss.
Then add a thick layer of soil, and start planting!
Such a stunning backdrop.
Amazing how different shapes, colours and textures can add to the end result.
It doesn't get much prettier than that.

Getting crafty

Recently I was tasked with making bunting for the new Pineapple Street window displays, and decided to share this easy DIY. I will say it was quick, but not painless--If you walk away with no glue burns, then you are doing better than me!

Michael found fabric at a second-hand store (pillow shams, table cloth and sheet!)
Cut out a stencil from a piece of cardboard.
Start cutting out the flags.
Using a hot glue gun, put a line of glue along the top edge of the flag.
Carefully fold the flag over your twine (cut twine to desired length prior).
Glue flags evenly apart, maintaing a close distance.
Bunting looks great in children's rooms, and is perfect for party decor!

If I scared you off with my dramatic glue story, or you don't have the time, you can buy beautiful bunting in various colours and patterns at Sweet Violet.