Terrarium Anatomy

There was a definite and wonderful chill in the air this weekend. Whenever fall comes blowing in, I always get this feeling of excitement over new possibilities. With all of the years I've spent either as a student, taking ad hoc classes post-grad, or working in a school with my internal clock long set to the semester cycle, fall will forever signify fresh starts and renewal for me. (Suck it, spring.) And since we only got a yard a month ago and I missed the chance to sow anything into the ground this year, I think I'm gonna need to plant something inside instead. I found this informative drawing on Tamworth Lyceum's website along with detailed instructions on how to build a terrarium. I think I might go dig up some moss from our backyard this week and get started on one of my own. But if I don't end up getting around to it, I could always order this cute print instead.

Terrarium Diagram print, 5 x 7"

$16 by girlscantell via Etsy

- Cathleen 

Kicking Glass

Quartz Cluster Stained Glass

$185 from HalonaGlass on Etsy

Ha·lo·na Glass makes gorgeous stained glassware for hanging in windows and catching the light, or sitting on shelves and catching the eye. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Michelle Levy takes the traditional leaded glass art to new frontiers with modern shapes and fresh colors that customers can customize! And for the animal lovers out there, she even does pet portraits. Her work has already been featured on numerous design blogs, but you can check out her full line of products on www.etsy.com/shop/HalonaGlass

Stretched Simple Arrow Tail

$55 from HalonaGlass on Etsy

Beveled Stained Glass Diamond Planter (plant not included)

$160 from HalonaGlass on Etsy

Bevel Starburst

$75 from HalonaGlass on Etsy

- Cathleen

Can't Be Killed

Plaster Succulent Sculpture, 3-4" tall x 3-3.5" wide

$18 from Waterstone Succulents on Etsy

Try as I may, I am not the best at keeping plants alive in our non-temperature controlled apartment. So I've decided to investigate some artificial greenery that will liven up the place without the yucky silk flower look of most grandmotherly arrangements. These beauties will survive FOREVER without water and sunlight! AND they are all made of totally different materials! 

Brass Spring Onion Vase, 13.25" tall

$29 from Harmonicajane on Etsy

Fabric Terrarium in Ball Jar, 4" tall x 2.5" wide

$47 from Crystalistic on Etsy

Glass Venus Flytrap, 4" tall x 2" wide

$45 from Emergent Glassworks on Etsy

- Cathleen