So you’ve become slightly obsessed with house plants. Who hasn’t? There are tons of benefits to adding plants to your home, so why not fill your space with them? The problem – you’re running out of flat horizontal surfaces to put them on. The solution? A living wall! A living wall or vertical garden is… Read More Growing Off the Walls: Five Tips for A Dynamic Living Wall
Halloween is a few weeks away and we’re in the mood for some spooky inspiration. There are plenty of ways to decorate for Halloween, but what if you want something a little more subtle, or something that can stick around all year? Sometimes you don’t have to look any further than what Mother Nature’s provided… Read More Haunting Houseplants: Thirteen Black Plants to Celebrate Halloween Year-round
Even if you don’t drink coffee, there’s something about the neighborhood cafe that’s just inviting. It makes you want to go in, sit down, and just take a break from the world for a minute. Or maybe you find cafes to be a creative space, and go there to get work done. Whichever the case,… Read More Coffee Shop Cool: Design Inspiration from the Most Instagrammable Cafes
As has been noted in posts about trends, what’s old often becomes new again, with trends constantly cycling. When you look back at the trends of the past you can get an idea of what’s popular more frequently and what conditions might lead to certain elements becoming popular again. That’s why we decided to start… Read More Throwback Thursday: 1970s Style
Like many trends, the popularity of houseplants has come in waves. People have been cultivating houseplants since the times of the ancient Romans, with their popularity ebbing and surging all the while. Before now, the last time houseplants were really popular was the 1970s. Many aspects of the 1970s have become popular again in both… Read More Blooming and Booming: The Five Trendiest Houseplants of 2018
In some places, lots can be either expensive, scarce, or both, all of which account for apartments and homes having a small balcony, porch, or patio. Some have tiny backyards supported by their neighbor’s fence or even a side alley. But even so, a well-decorated small-space garden can add drama and personality to such space.… Read More Square Foot Gardening: 5 Small-Space Garden Ideas to Beautify your Home (Guest Post)
While it still may not feel like it yet in some parts, spring is here! The days are getting longer and mother nature is waking up from her winter slumber. It’s joyous enough to make you want to throw open all of your windows and doors and spend as much time outside as possible. Unfortunately… Read More Spring It On: 20 Inspiring Tablescapes to Liven Up Your Spring Entertaining
Moving is one of those life experiences everyone shares. Some people move every year or so in search of the cheapest rent or best location while others only move once or twice in their entire lives. But it’s still something we all have to go through at some point. Moving brings with it a wide… Read More Movin’ On Up: The Only Packing Guide You’ll Ever Need
A lot of people have horrible flashbacks when they think of macrame and rattan. But between the growing popularity of bohemian style and houseplants, woven accents are back in a big way. Woven accents can work in a variety of decors. Depending on their setting they can give off tropical, rustic, vintage, or eclectic vibes.… Read More Unbe-weave-able: A Guide for Decorating with Woven Accents
We’re in the heart of winter which means when you look out the window you’re not seeing a lot of green. But what options are there? Other than relocating to an area that has super mild winters, your main option is to turn to fake plants that will stay the same year round. A lot… Read More Spotlight On: New Growth Designs