I love my houseplants so much. Most of my decor is in the form of a plant. I love how they purify the air! NASA researchers have done studies and research on the best and most efficient ways to clean the air in space stations, and they recommend 15-18 plants for an 1800 square foot home or apartment. Plants can absorb toxins through their leaves and serve as a natural way to filter the air in your home. (source) We are always looking for ways to make our home more toxin-free for us and mainly our kids. So if I am told to get more plants, sign me up! We also never burn candles either, to ... Read More
Houseplant Swag
I don't think I have ever mentioned it here before, but I do a thing. It is called Water Wednesday! Or sometimes it gets moved to Thirsty Thursday. Basically it is a really good way to remember to check on your plants and water them. Some plants do not need to be watered every Wednesday. Like a snake plant only needs to be watered a couple times a month or same with succulents! But it reminds us to go and talk to your plants, give them some love. Do they like the spot you put them? Do you see some new growth?? And obviously ever water Wednesday I want to wear a plant shirt! Ha. Not even ... Read More
When to Fertilize Plants and Repotting Houseplants
I LOVE houseplants. I look around my house and majority of my home decor is a houseplant. Houseplants never go out of style. Being in the design industry since I was 15 years old I think I am a little jaded, honestly I just got tired of things quicker. But not my houseplants. It brings me so much joy to see new growth because of the care I put into a houseplant. It is like a child learning something new, but like 99% easier than teaching a child something new. Ha! One of the most asked questions I have been getting lately is "Do you fertilize your houseplants?" So I thought I would write a ... Read More
My Complete Houseplant Guide- Why I LOVE Houseplants
Houseplants have become my favorite accessory to decorate my home with. I love how a houseplant breaths life into a space. A houseplant is something I think every room needs. And yes! You can keep them alive. Houseplants are so much easier to keep alive then you think. I believe many times we over think it and "kill them with love" because we overwater and let the roots sit in water. Or we don't come up with a watering schedule and forgot to water. It is important to check what each of your plant's need for water and sun before you bring them home and just place them where you think they ... Read More
Top 5 Most Bang for Your Buck Ideas to do in your Home
Love this idea of sharing what YOU can do in your home to get the most Bang for your Buck! Kind-of like saying if you just do these five things you will be healthier or happier. But of course we are talking about changes you can make in your home. The way I decided my Top Five ideas is I thought of what things I have noticed are lacking in recent projects I worked on and also questions I get from YOU, my loyal readers. Kris by Driven by Decor came up with this idea along with- Pam of Simple Details, Lisa of Shine Your Light, Jennifer of Dimples & Tangles. They ... Read More