How to make a "Living" Centerpiece.
You know those Danish modern serving caddies you always come across at thrift stores; the ones that you like but you know you'll never use? Well, I figured out how to use one.
I started with this:
If you can't find one in the wild, search eBay or pick this one up from my friend's Etsy store.
Then do this:
Dump some soil in it. Drop a few plain ol' grass seeds in the soil. Follow it all up with a few drops of water. Place it in the window.
Wait.
Wait.
Wait.
Water. Wait some more.
About a week later you'll have this:
Place it on the table and wow your friends.
I trim the grass when needed with a pair of scissors. It's the easiest lawn mowing gig I've ever had.
The key is to not over-water it. Since there's no drainage, if you're too generous, the water will build-up and drown the grass. About once a week, squeeze off a few drops of H2O from a damp cloth. Depending on the depth of your caddy, you may consider putting in a few small pebbles before adding the soil to give the water a place to escape to.
My abode gets tons of natural light so I leave it in place. You may need to keep yours in a window while it's not adorning your table.
Cheers,
-Baz
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5 comments:
Thanks for the link to my Etsy shop! If any Atomic Indy readers are interested in purchasing any item in my store, enter coupon code wabisabi10 at the checkout for a 10% discount.
Pulling outside green indoors gives a nice fresh feel to the room. Especially like the easy creativity at low cost. Looks nice in the room with that beautiful painting of the wall.
This is an interesting way to add color to a room. You could substitute different herms for different aromas.
Love this idea!
I literally just saw one today. Love this idea!
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