Way back at Christmastime, John took off on his own to do a little shopping for yours truly. He headed to terrain knowing that he'd have his pick of gifties that he knew I'd like. In my glowing review of this store before, I told you all about their section of terrarium supplies. And you know I love me a terrarium. And John knows too because he hooked me up with a sweet little "vessel" (big glass jar) as well as some giant tweezers that you use to move your tiny plants and things around down there. He's awesome. He also bought me a terrarium class and made sure I called up my best blog girl LB to come with me. She obliged and off we went this past weekend.
Now this isn't my first time showing up to the terrarium-making party. I made quite a few of them awhile back but only used plants I found in my yard. This time I was going to do it up right and not just wing it...as I have a tendency to do. So terrain has a huge selection of teeny little plants and flowers and both LB and I chose some hot pink action to grace our vessels. You were able to grab as many plants as you wanted them bring them over to the workshop and plant & pay for what you used. We learned that when in doubt, use less.
LB bought a pretty sweet container while we were there. It's a hanging orb of sorts that she plans to hang in a window.
There were some interesting choices in vessels by some of the other folks. One guy brought an aquarium. The guy next to him brought something that can only be described as an 80's chandalier. Brass and glass. Glass and brass. Either way, I expected seeing it hanging in a foyer.
We were quite pleased with our results.
You're just the cutest little plant, I could just pinch you!
So thank you John, you sure know how to make my dreams of filling the house with little woodland treasures in jars come true. And if any of you guys have a hankering for building your own terrarium, I did a little tutorial of sorts way back when. They're super easy and amp up the cuteness in your house.
9 comments:
first - super jealous you are close to terrain. i want to visit that store sooo freakin' bad.
second - i love terraiums, but always seems to have really bad luck with them. they're pretty when you first make them but then they get dirty or moldy or the plants die. maybe i'm doing something wrong but do you experience the same thing?
what a thoughtful gift! That looks like fun
They look really cute! I like both of your jar choices.
I thought of you when I saw this last month on tv. If I ever hit the lotto, I will buy you a 4K terrarium.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7251965n
This looks so fun! I love that you two get to hang out. Jealous over here.
And I love your vessels and the hot pink action, too.
I have always wanted a terrarium myself! That's a really fun gift, nice job John!
so adorable
i'm a terrarium virgin - but i think now i wanna have a go!
you and lb are adorable - as are the teeny tiny plants.
please take pics of your tiny man with tiny plants.
Yayay tiny plants!! No mention of your "southern" friend next to you? I thought for sure he'd make it in.
I kinda wish I had gotten the chandelier guy's number so I could find out where he put that. I totally see it handing from the ceiling in an entryway. But how would he water it? Hmm...
LB
Ooh, sounds like you guys had a great time! Color me green with envy... None of our 6 jillion garden centers have any classes like that. It's all "here's a tree, here's how to plant it". Boo.
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