My last post this year….

So in about a little over 24 hours , we will be welcoming 2016. For me this year has literally raced by. I thought my last post of 2015 should definitely be about plants. I love indoor plants and have quite a collection and they have been great companions and given me so much joy. Styling your home using plants is such a good idea.I really enjoyed it. Here are some ideas to display indoor plants in your home.

Display your plants in a sunny corner of your home using a collection of different sized planters and plants. Plants on the shelf styled with a range of succulents and climbers provide interest and is balanced very well with the large planter by itself. http://www.lobsterandswan.com

If you have some space or an empty corner in your living room, place a big plant like this Fiddle Fig leaf in an oversized planter and the effect you get is a wow!!

Have a side table dedicated to your small plant collection. It is more likely to get more attention placing them together than in different places in a room especially with small planters.

Club all your small and interesting planters on a console table. Place it in the hallway if there is space, it will make such an impact. http://www.we-are-scout.com

If you have absolutely no space, you can still own a few small planters with the hardy succulents which will take up no space and can be displayed with your other much loved curios.

The staircase is such a good place to display your plants…..and if they are all put in white planters then nothing like it to really highlight the beauty of these lovely plants indoors. http://www.refinery29.com

Put a single green large leaf in a plain glass bottle to make an impact.

Hang a few pots using interesting jute macrame plant hangers to make an instant impact. http://www.anthropologie.com

A common ivy in a coloured bottle is a lovely way of getting some green into your space. The roots in the bottle makes it a unique display.

Have a sunny window ledge? Line it with your collection of potted indoor plants….instant impact. http://www.flickr.com

Have a bookshelf? Display your plants in combination with all your curios and plants in a bottle……

Create your own interesting mix of planters….big or small does not matter….plants are good for our homes.

I hope you enjoyed these images full of green inspiration. I am signing off wishing everyone a very happy, peaceful and wonderful 2016.

Houseplant love…..

Hello!! I was just watering my collection of little houseplants and was stuck by how nice they all looked. So it’s my kitchen counter with all the green lovelies, inspired by the profusion of green I went click, click….click. Sharing a few photographs with you.

My green cutting board is a prop in this instance…..:)

My vintage bus salt and pepper shaker can’t divert your attention from these lovely succulents I am sure!!

Plants uplift your space like nothing else will.

Invest in a few interesting planters and mix them with simple budget high street finds and you will have a collection to be proud of without breaking the bank….

I don’t normally put all my plants on the kitchen counter…..only when I water them….:)

Starting with one/two succulents is the best way to begin.

A background change…..:)

A few other photographs I have taken randomly.

My kitchen counter never looked so good….

Yellow with the greens…..

Different textures, shapes and sizes…..

Do you have a collection of houseplants ? Do you have a favourite ?

Lovin’ the common garden ivy…..Hedera helix!!

The common ivy, Hedera helix is an all-rounder in the plant world. It provides excellent ground cover, thrives very well in shade, it cleans your air and can withstand really harsh climatic conditions. It is also widely used for decorative purposes and as fillers in floral arrangements. Some images to inspire you to get one of these easy to look after plants into your own homes.

The common ivy is so easy to grow, their leaves are glossy and pretty and it will definitely liven up any corner of your home. The ivy in an antique bottle.

It is a hardy plant and does not need much looking after.

It looks great in combination with other plants.

The common ivy is a popular choice as a houseplant, it can be trained in a topiary form. http://www.sandandsisal.com

It’s one of the low maintenance houseplants and also looks so good. http://www.domino.com

It’s a beauty……the Hedera helix !! http://www.thedesignfiles.net

The common ivy is a great indoor plant which also cleans the air. It looks fantastic in the String Shelf. http://www.thedesignchaser.com

See how well the ivy sits in this open shelving unit…..it breathes life into it!! dustjacket-attic.com

Introducing plants into your life might be the best thing that you decide to do in 2015. Learn how to make your own hanging potless plant via Design Sponge. http://www.designsponge.com/2013/03/hanging-pot-less-plant-with-a-pop-of-color.html

Instead of a vase of flowers, try using a pot of ivy as a centre piece. it works very well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lovin’ the spider plant…….

Houseplants are trending in interiors, I see them everywhere. They of course make a space cosy and inviting. There are certain houseplants which improve the quality of air indoors and helps in creating a healthier environment. One such plant is the spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum). It is easy to look after, needs watering once every two weeks and looks great. It is a proven air purifier.

A spider plant would be a great choice for a bathroom and placed on a pedestal it does look really appealing. http://www.homedit.com

Because of their leaves the spider plants looks best if they are elevated by means of stylish plant hangers. http://www.designsponge.com

The spider plants look great and can thrive in low light conditions.

The spider plant made it to Milan, you don’t need any more proof about how trendy this houseplant is. http://www.pinterest.com

It is very easy to look after as the spider plant requires watering only around once in two weeks and can withstand a little neglect. http://www.miafleur.com

You can make beautiful terrariums out of these lovely plants. http://www.etsy.com/shop/dingadingterrariums

A bathroom is a popular place for the hardy spider plants. http://www.abeautifulmess.com

Place a spider plant in a hanging basket and see it weave its magic. http://www.pinterest.com

The spider plant in a ‘plant shelfie’. 4.bp.blogspot.com

See how good the spider plant looks in an indoor space. http://www.urbanjunglebloggers.com

Are you inspired to get a spider plant into your own home?

Lovin’ my plant shelfie…….:)

Hello everyone, I recently signed up[ to be a part of the Urban Jungle Bloggers, a blog started by Igor (www.happyinteriorblog.com) and Judith (www.joelix.com) to celebrate the beauty of houseplants and generally having greens in our lives whether it is in our homes, interiors or public spaces. Every month they share ideas to create an urban jungle through styling, DIY’s and green tips and tricks. The October topic is ‘Plant Shelfie’. I am joining in the fun, its styling a shelf with the greens around the home. I wanted to share a few images of my take on this topic.

My shelf with a few magazines and books. Looks really bare doesn’t it?

My favourite bird cage bookend….

See the transformation with the addition of my money plants and a few accessories….:)

A few close up photographs for you to enjoy of the first shelf….

Use a vintage bucket as a planter…..:)

Pops of colour and the money plant…..

The second shelf and the introduction of the ivy (an absolute favourite of mine!!)

The second/third shelves with the recycled bottles and the ivy…..:)

A succulent and a few birds in a tray….:)

The third shelf and yet more greens…..

Succulents and the garden ivy are some of the most easy to look after house plants…..

Having a plant is totally enriching….

Introduce colour by adding bright accessories.

A view from the top…..

1.

2.

3.

Now take a look at the finished shelf with all the green goodness….:)

I love the greens…..

What do you think?

An owl and a few planters…..

It’s all in the details……

4.

5.

6.

I loved styling my bookshelf with the plants that I have and a few accessories I love, I hope you liked it too!!

Plants really do liven up a space.

Lovely greens….

The mix of greens..

You can join the Urban Jungle Bloggers too by visiting their website: http://www.urbanjunglebloggers.com. Use #urbanjunglebloggers on twitter and instagram. You can find a lot of inspiration on their Pinterest board too.