I thought I would share a lil’ bit of my weekend with you.
Over the weekend I created my very first desert terrarium. And I believe that this is just the beginning of something awesome! Learning to make terrariums has been on my lengthy mental to-do list for a long time.
It was so meditating for the mind. I really enjoyed arranging the pebbles, dirt, sand, and succulents. It took a few attempts to place them to be pleasing the eye. It’s an art form. Collaging in a sense. One thing I learned is that you really have to be patient when creating a terrarium. Kinda in a nerdy bonsai trimming way. I used two adorable succulents, on the left “Babies Toes”, my favorite new succulent discovery. Too funny. And I added a few souvenirs from trips to Oregon’s ocean beaches.
For the longest time I’ve been fascinated with nature being encapsulated within a structure. I probably first became aware of concept (on a much larger scale) as a child, from The BioSphere 2 in Tucson, Arizona in the early 90′s. Then in yearly visits to the immaculate Lied Jungle & Desert Dome at Omaha’s Zoo.
Some of you out there may have pondered the idea of making your own terrarium. Maybe wondering how to go about it. Well I began by reading a post on Indie Bliss for wedding centerpieces. The photos on there are fantastic and inspirational. I do recommend reading the responses at the bottom of the article. There are some great tips in there.
I also discovered this video on Martha Stewart’s site that is worth watching. Arrested Development fans will get a kick out of watching Jeffrey Tambor side kickin’ it with Martha. Click on the image above to redirected to the video.
