October 3, 2012

Thrift House: Wood Bowl

Cost: 50 cents

I love that these wooden bowls and different things were in 30 years ago because now I can find all sorts at the thrift store and not have to pay an arm and a leg for them in home outfitting stores ($20 for something like that? That's crazy!).

September 26, 2012

Wall Paper


Don't you just love wall paper? Here are just a couple that I found that I really like. I don't love them enough yet to put any up in my house but I'm liking them more and more all the time.


September 24, 2012

Book Case Love


I know it’s not want list time yet, but I saw this the other week at JYSK and I couldn’t wait for that post. It would go perfect in my new house, my the living room. I can just seem all my books on it!! What do you think? It’s it wonderful!

September 23, 2012

Care for: Panda plant, 'Chocolate Soldier', Kalanchoe tomentosa (or whatever else you want to call it)

I got one of these  pretty panda plants the other day and I just love it. It's a nice change for all bright green succulents I have and I love the hair that grows on it! So neat! Here's a little care info for this very unique plant. It's super easy so if you're not a green thumb this is a plant for you!


Origin: Madagascar
Height: Up to 1 ft (30 cm) indoors

Light: Bright light to full sun.

Water: Water thoroughly, allowing the top 1 in (2.5 cm) to dry out between waterings.

Humidity: Average room humidity

Temperature: Average room temperatures 60-75°F, 16-24°C

Soil: Cactus potting mix.

Fertilizer: Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.

Propagation: Take leaf cuttings in spring or early summer. Succulent cuttings root easily in moist sandy mix or perlite.

"Branching from the central stem, the plump, rounded leaves taper to a point. They're silvery green marked with reddish-brown edges. The "fur" is actually soft, fine hair that covers these succulent plants.

In its native habitat, Panda Plant produces fuzzy, bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer. However, it rarely flowers indoors.

Decorative year-round, it makes a beautiful addition to indoor succulent gardens. Like other succulent types, it stores water so it rarely needs watering.

And like other types of succulents, Panda Plant is tolerant of dry air. It makes a good house plant for heated homes. Just give it plenty of light and it'll thrive for many years."

Source

(There was this little shot growing off of the side of the plant when I got it so I gave it it's own home and I hope to see if get as large as the other plant)

September 17, 2012

Make Me Happy Monday: Penny Wishes

I saw these the other day on Etsy and they made me smile. I love little sayings like this. Usually they're with some sort of tacky photo or pictures but not these ones. Very cute, and they totally make me happy! What a great way to start the day.

Happy Monday!