Summer Succulents

~Vintage McCoy pot and carvings by Greg Guedel~

Summertime is in full swing, and I feel like a slack blogger...

I am hoping to change that over the next couple of months, so pop

by here and say hi if you get a chance. Sorry I have been so aloof lately. I am creating 

up a storm, and prepping for Spirits in Sanford, we just got back from the beach, which was

a much needed break. Now of course I am trying to catch up on the day-to-day activities. 

I am trying to get some planting done in the garden and here in the house. Today was succulent day, so check out the pictures here of my new succulent plants in vintage pots, and a few handmade ones as well. In the picture above you can see a couple of Greg Guedel's carved birds. 

You can check out more of his work HERE.

 This gorgeous pot is one of two, created by Carol Ross

at 

The Clay Bungalow

Click on the link above to check out her Etsy Shop. 

~ Vintage find: $3.00 above ~

~Below another original by Carol Ross 

and 

an original Monster pot by Lucky Stradley

Vintage find $2.00

I'm Digging It...

Oh yeah, I am digging it!

I have been doing a little research about something I have always loved,

Terrariums!

Terrariums of course are gardens under glass, how this looks varies greatly depending on what your style is, availability, and price point. You can make a terrarium out of an old pickle jar, and some small wonderful plants. You can create one under a bell jar, or beautiful glass container. You can invest in a large standing Edwardian display.

http://smallworldterrariums.blogspot.com/
There are several wonderful publications, and information on the World Wide Web on terrariums, caring for terrariums, and planting your terrariums. The world is the limit. So slide on over to your favorite search engine, and enter terrariums for a fun exploration of the little worlds under glass!

http://www.randomhouse.com/book/108543/the-new-terrarium-by-tovah-martin-and-kindra-clineff
One of the best things about a terrarium is that you can get your children involved. This is great to install an appreciation for gardening, and teach some responsibility, when the children help care for the plants.

Terrariums make for a great display for everyday life in the home, and
special occasions. There are several blogs that are dedicated to terrariums for wedding table displays. This is what sparked my revived interest in terrariums. My brother is getting married in June, and so we are searching for creative ideas. I have also been inspired to start one with my children, stay tuned to see what we create! ~Robert: Halloween Fanatic Originals
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Some fun links:
http://camillestyles.com/2011/urban-jungle/

http://www.goinghometoroost.com/2012/organic/best-plants-for-terrariums/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azMqSMoFLFE

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/search.aspx?query=jar

http://www.shopterrain.com/terrariums/