Terrarium- Part Deux

So I really wanted to re-create the terrarium in Making It Lovely DIY Terrarium post. I knew that I wasn't going to be able to be exact with it, as I didn't know exactly what plants were used, but I wanted to get close. Fortunately Nicole Balch, the lovely lady behind Making It Lovely blog, included a link to the tall glass jar that she used. Unfortunately that tall glass jar is now no longer available, so I can not provide that link, but I can provide you with a link to their other terrarium containers: HERE

Lucky for me, I was able to get that glass container before it was sold out. It arrived in a HUGE box!! The box was so big that when I broke it down to bring to a co-worker who was moving it wouldn't fit anywhere in my car- not the trunk, not the backseat, not even with the sunroof open!

So here's what I've been basically calling the Terrarium Of My Dreams! For a tutorial on terrariums see:  HERE and HERE

Irish Moss, a pink geode, some yellow gemstones, river rock and my secret  surprise: fake flowers. I didn't want to use real ones because I couldn't find any that would work at my local nursery. We'll see how the fake ones work- see if they mold or mildew. fingers crossed!

it gets it's own table!

Because this is a lidded terrarium, it's a little different from the ones I've already done. I'm really hoping that the plants I used do well in the humid environment inside the jar. It's been fascinating watching the condensation form and then clear as the day goes on. I periodically take the lid off and let it air out, per instructions. So far so good! I just love this little mini world!

Update:   Good news my friends!!!!! The tall glass jar from west elm  is back in stock and on sale!!!

Botanical Prints, Scientific Wall Art At It's Best

Oh, I think I've died and gone to heaven!!!! This poster is something I need in my life!!

Marsh Marigold - Caltha palustris poster. found at: The Evolution Store

My fascination with botanical prints comes from my mother. She has always had large coffee table books of botanical prints lying around and beautiful framed prints on our walls growing up. I even toyed with the idea of learning to draw them myself and incorporating them into my artwork (but boy are they hard work! I'll stick with portraits, thanks! although...hmm...)

While traipsing through the Making It Lovely blog I happened upon her post about her botanical poster, found HERE, which then lead me to the above poster and the The Evolution Store- a treasure trove for a nature lover! What I love is that these prints are HUGE, and I've got a lot of wall space to fill!

I also fell in love with these as well: (I had to force myself to stop!)

Alcides agathyrus

Uraniid Moth

Urania ripheus, Underside

Sunset Moth

Batesia hypochlora

Brush-footed Butterfly

Cymothoe sangaris

Blood Red Glider

Look at how they have them framed and displayed!! Heaven!!! 

Isn't nature just lovely?!