Sunday, January 6, 2013

DIY Coffee Table Terrarium

With the cold, cloudy, snowy days we have here in New England in the winter I wanted to add something with life and greenery into my living room.

I (very easily and inexpensively) put together this terrarium for my coffee table.





I started with a large glass container; minus the cover (previously seen here). Then I collected the cacti and succulent plants I had scattered around the house and placed them in the jar. Honestly, I didn't even bother to transplant them. I bought all of these plants about 6-8 months ago at the garden store and they have fared quite well in their original pots.




I added $3 worth of rocks from the Dollar Store to keep the plants steady and disguise the pots and two brass camel place card holders for interest. 




I put the whole thing on this round graphic tray I got on clearance at Target a couple of months ago and added a larger brass camel.  I love, love, love brass and these have special meaning since they were brought to us years ago from Kuwait by a family member who was living/working there. (I love pieces with history and a story)!




And that is it! I actually find that cacti do better when not in direct sunlight and are watered sparingly; only when the soil is quite dry.


 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
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18 comments:

  1. Looks great, so easy to take care of too! I bought my mother a terrarium last year and it is doing so well.

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  2. Love it! I love cacti and succulents...never thought that you wouldn't have to transplant them. Your arrangement looks fantastic in that glass jar.

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  3. That looks beautiful. I think everyone starts longing for some real GREEN this time of year. January must be the month for terrariums-I've seen a few today- xo Diana

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  4. i never thought i would say this, but i totally love your camels!

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  5. this is really really lovely! i need to stock up on dollar store rocks for my planting projects - maybe a bit more than usual to create something like this. ;)

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  6. great statement coffee table piece. Love it. Well done. Thanks for sharing, liz

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  7. It's so cute! Too bad the camel is from the other side of the world, because I totally want one now.

    Found you through the Blue Eyed Owl link up!

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  8. Pretty terrarium! And I love the history behind the brass camels--nice.

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  9. What a great idea, and it looks great! It reminds me that I really need at least one plant in my house during the winter, I miss my garden and am already dreaming of the flowers I'll plant this year. Thanks for sharing, I found your link at Cozy Little House - congrats on the feature! Mary

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  10. That is beautiful!! Now, if I could convince my cats not to eat all plants (including cacti!)

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  11. This is great and a wonderful way to add a little warmth to this winter season! I love the camels too, they are special pieces indeed!

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  12. So pretty! I am your newest follower.

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  13. Perfect way to bring some much needed life to the month of January!

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  14. Oh I LOVE terrariums, this looks super on your coffeetable!!

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  15. That is so cool Angela! My boys would actually enjoy that "pretty" as they like to call my decor. Thanx for partying at my place.

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  16. Great project for January! Thanks for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays. So pretty on your table!

    Jody

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  17. Reminded me of my mums terrarium we had when we were kids. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday

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  18. I love the history behind the brass camels--nice.Thanks for sharing see more

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