tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post2432687943314167474..comments2024-03-28T06:34:35.046-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: How to add plants to your decorThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-83229509202299833772012-12-09T16:20:38.389-05:002012-12-09T16:20:38.389-05:00My braided trunk money tree was left for staging i...My braided trunk money tree was left for staging in the house we were selling. We had to repair the furnace during cold weather and the house was cold for over a week. The tree dropped tons of leaves and looked horrible - but I brought it to our new house and it came right back. They are known for taking some abuse like irregular watering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-46499568421316505702012-09-14T08:53:37.853-04:002012-09-14T08:53:37.853-04:00Louise, the lamp is GREAT! I actually found one ju...Louise, the lamp is GREAT! I actually found one just like it at Target, but passed on it because it (the display lamp) felt like it would fall apart when I touched it. This one was $10 more but MUCH sturdier. Love it! Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-74669974378446609142012-09-13T23:02:59.864-04:002012-09-13T23:02:59.864-04:00I have one of those fig trees you want. I didn'...I have one of those fig trees you want. I didn't know they were bad for cats, but our cats okay, so...We got it and a prayer plant{some kind of lily} when my MIL passed in January. Both plants love our house, and are growing like crazy. Unfortunately, fig trees lose their leaves easily. Like if anyone touches them, they're moved around, etc. We had one years ago and had to give it away because it grew taller than our ceiling. Same with a rubber tree. We got one of those after the funeral too, but it's only maybe 2 feet tall and unfortunately growing fast. I should get another fern, as my house likes those too, but I have no room for one. Good luck with your plants!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04360427187311520300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-246423861833611422012-09-13T22:49:09.380-04:002012-09-13T22:49:09.380-04:00Great find on the money tree! I have a question ab...Great find on the money tree! I have a question about your floor lamp you got at Lowes. I was actually looking at that the other day.. Are you finding it nice and sturdy? Love your blog...one of my daily reads!LouiseMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11776410598470953122012-09-13T18:00:36.253-04:002012-09-13T18:00:36.253-04:00There are very few houseplants I can keep alive (I...There are very few houseplants I can keep alive (I even killed an aloe plant!), but those ferns look so pretty, I'm tempted to give them a shot.kalynbrooke | Creative Savingshttp://creativesavingsblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-35023708222308301212012-09-12T00:20:04.648-04:002012-09-12T00:20:04.648-04:00How do I find the article about the gumball machin...How do I find the article about the gumball machine turned fish bowl??Kris https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531332818890445564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-8498933325253732172012-09-11T22:10:16.446-04:002012-09-11T22:10:16.446-04:00I have had the same spider plant for over ten year...I have had the same spider plant for over ten years now. I brought a little cutting from a plant home one day when I was working for a garden center while in college. He never dies, even when he's dried out! He just wilts a bit. He earned a name, Joe, and has been used as a Christmas tree and space occupier over the span of more than a decade. I also have an African violet that took three years to bloom after I brought it home from the store. The violet never looked bad, just never bloomed until this spring. Unfortunately, those are the only plants I have room for!Andreahttp://hearthsidegatherings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-87123136172368156792012-09-11T20:52:39.729-04:002012-09-11T20:52:39.729-04:00I adore these pictures! The braided trunks are gor...I adore these pictures! The braided trunks are gorgeous and I am absolutely in love with the idea of using an antique crock as a planter! That is perfect! I love that you were able to add 'greenery' to your home without making it seem fake! :) I am not the best "green thumb" either but finding this post encourages me to try once more! You've done a beautiful job, and I definitely think I'd like to visit a couple of local nurseries on my next long weekend! Love this!<br /><br />Shirley<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/ABowForMamaShirley Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289605510998502756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30704814772982431712012-09-11T18:10:11.133-04:002012-09-11T18:10:11.133-04:00Where is a good place to buy real trees for the ho...Where is a good place to buy real trees for the home? We checked a few places in the past and they are just down right ugly and expensive!!! Thanks for any ideas!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-87348530070489586522012-09-11T13:35:17.361-04:002012-09-11T13:35:17.361-04:00I started feeding my cats Purina Indoor Cat Formul...I started feeding my cats Purina Indoor Cat Formula, and that seemed to stop most of the plant-munching. They rarely bother my plants now!Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48410907926547960582012-09-11T13:22:54.695-04:002012-09-11T13:22:54.695-04:00I love plants, but right now we're in an apt. ...I love plants, but right now we're in an apt. with absolutely no light so all I have are my ivys. I had lots of outside plants, but the darn TX heat killed them all last year. I was even growing my own rosemary, basil and thyme that I cooked with - all in terracotta pots. Your fern is loving it by the sink because of the humidity. If your tiny fern in the library becomes a little droopy, just move it into the bathroom for a little spa time and it will pick right up, too. Those tropical-type plants just love humid conditions.ValenzMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-43983131886697987292012-09-11T13:00:55.449-04:002012-09-11T13:00:55.449-04:00LOVE plants inside! I grew up in a warm state and ...LOVE plants inside! I grew up in a warm state and now that I'm somewhere it snows, I get grumpy if I don't have a little greenery around. I keep herbs planted in the kitchen so they're pretty and functional but I'm gonna look for a ficus for our living room, too. Laura@peacebutnotquiethttp://www.peacebutnotquiet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-85450922930112974322012-09-11T11:55:11.457-04:002012-09-11T11:55:11.457-04:00Money Trees are the easiest and they grow like wil...Money Trees are the easiest and they grow like wildfire! Love them.<br />Lucky bamboo is just as easy...maybe easier. Rocks or glass stones & water, no soil needed. Heck, no rocks needed if you prefer. A glass vase, a little water & voila! B.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-78338565562762907682012-09-11T11:23:08.107-04:002012-09-11T11:23:08.107-04:00
What nursery are you going to? I live in Indy as...<br />What nursery are you going to? I live in Indy as well so was curious. love the money plant and looks good.<br />EricaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7023792426105962792012-09-11T10:38:01.126-04:002012-09-11T10:38:01.126-04:00My house is positively turning in to a nursery...I...My house is positively turning in to a nursery...I just love the fresh green and height they bring! I have a money tree too (http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/08/smitten-west-elm-basket-planter.html), and in just a few months it's as tall as me. (Not saying a lot). I found a fiddle leaf (http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/03/say-hello-to-my-little-fig-friend.html), but have since killed it. I just got another, and I pinky promised him he'd be safe with us. And just because, here's another post I did about the easiest houseplants (http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/05/plants-planters.html)Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09407708187775806177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40907084069294854012012-09-11T10:23:01.373-04:002012-09-11T10:23:01.373-04:00I too love plants but haven't had real indoor ...I too love plants but haven't had real indoor ones for years...we have two dogs ;-)<br /><br />I would wonder about the one you have in your built in. Enough light there? One also has to consider air movement...it might be a little cramped in there (?) Hope it works though! It's a really pretty plant and the little birds seem to love it ;-)Connie@Connie Nikiforoff Designshttp://www.cndesigns.biznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-78774182823697897282012-09-11T10:19:11.159-04:002012-09-11T10:19:11.159-04:00First let me start with I DO NOT HAVE A GREEN Thum...First let me start with I DO NOT HAVE A GREEN Thumb, not even a speck of Green in my, yet I still have a Spider plant that my son brought home to me when he was in the 3rd grade....he's 26 now! It was being rooted in a styrofoam cup when he gave it to me. I have rooted the babies from this Spider Plant and given out to friends and family. I have also rooted a couple for myself, so I would say this is the easiest plant to maintain! <br />Laura - lau99ra@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21908952913430652352012-09-11T09:17:05.450-04:002012-09-11T09:17:05.450-04:00I only have a few plants these days all philodendr...I only have a few plants these days all philodendrons. Easy to grow and hardy. I did have a big beautiful fern in the bathroom for years but it died a while back. Great post,a s always. HugsKatherines Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490354550754091626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30035271161588148572012-09-11T03:38:09.980-04:002012-09-11T03:38:09.980-04:00I love plants, however I kill them every time. My...I love plants, however I kill them every time. My husband has the green thumb around here! Thanks for sharing on how great they can fill spaces and bring life to a room! <br /><br />Barbara at Chase the StarAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701001416185703044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-67045526811061639462012-09-10T23:07:04.739-04:002012-09-10T23:07:04.739-04:00I kill ferns and ivy like it's my job. Employ...I kill ferns and ivy like it's my job. Employee of the year!Cheryl @ a pretty cool life.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17550832606860935805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10274591438667392592012-09-10T22:56:07.758-04:002012-09-10T22:56:07.758-04:00Um, I've KILLED on of your beloved fiddle-leaf...Um, I've KILLED on of your beloved fiddle-leaf figs; does that count? I found them very finicky (as with the ficus allii; looks like you have one of those with the longer, skinny, pointy leaves). I may try one again in the future, though. My dad had a couple of figs when I was growing up that towered over me (and him!). They were incredible. Huge ficus trees indoors, too (lots of light in that house).<br /><br />I went from having one houseplant a couple of months ago to having 14 and counting now. We're blessed with lots of light in this house, whereas the old house had light, but not where I'd put a plant.<br /><br />Thanks for reminding me that I need to look for more large plants on clearance right now! Brought home a $5 palm the other day that is now cleaned up and on top of an entry way table. Love the look of a palm on a table!Kelley @ Why Leave Well Enough Alonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011117489658472635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-36311039145515544902012-09-10T22:46:22.188-04:002012-09-10T22:46:22.188-04:00Yes, you can find some great plants on clearance a...Yes, you can find some great plants on clearance and with a little love, they come back to life. It's so rewarding and better on the budget!Lovee@iheartclearancehttp://www.iheartclearance.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-41088153015707207012012-09-10T21:51:48.948-04:002012-09-10T21:51:48.948-04:00I think ferns like humidity; the one by the sink p...I think ferns like humidity; the one by the sink probably loves when you run hot steamy water. The one on the shelf with the birds would probably like living in a bathroom with shower steam.Ambernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-47370316119548111412012-09-10T19:49:50.406-04:002012-09-10T19:49:50.406-04:00Ayyy, they hate me! I just love the life they give...Ayyy, they hate me! I just love the life they give to a room, but it has never lasted long for me, so I usually put up a few silk ones, which hubby HATES! It's been a few years since I've had a live one, so maybe I'll give it another go =)It's Jenn!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09494758902271217457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-65098549284150389742012-09-10T18:48:56.339-04:002012-09-10T18:48:56.339-04:00I have so many inside house plants. :) 3 in our li...I have so many inside house plants. :) 3 in our library, 1 in the dining room, and one in the living room. Oh, and the teeniest tiniest little hen and chick in a teeny tiny glass votive candle holder. The hubby told me to bring dessert home, but he spelled it desert - so he got a "desert" on his desk. We used to have a huge tree in the living room as well, but it was starting to get too big for the space, and so we donated it to the local library. I love my plants. The only one I have some difficulty with is my hibiscus, but I moved it two weeks ago, and it's looking so much better now. So I think all these years, it's been in the wrong spot. Krista https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245192011217909488noreply@blogger.com