step into my office (round 1)
so currently i have been making my terrariums and plantings on a low standard table. on my patio. it is fine. does the job. but i need an outdoor office! i need cubies for storage and lots of space for empty vessels and plants in waiting! so my handsome boyfriend has offered to build my potting station for my birthday (TODAY!). i designed the main table (below) and am hoping to get started on it super soon! i am so lucky i have such a handy dude for a roomie. too bad the cats don't know a thing or two about wood work. we could use the extra paws.
gathering
i have been like a little squirrel, running all over the place, gathering new vessels and critters and little folks and such to put in my next big batch of terri planty terrariums. this is going to be a really really great batch! a BIG one and a super duper great batch! below is a sneak peak of some of my sweet finds this week...
planty plant inspiration
i saw this chicken coop on design*sponge today and was totally inspired. not only have i always wanted to have a home with garden for a roof, but duh! how inspiring and exciting to see a chicken coop with a garden on the roof. to read the full article go here. the chicken coop design was a collaboration between star apple edible gardens and modern cabana.
just made...
most recent terri planty terrarium... a squirrel sits proudly on her big nut! a glorious moment. a symbol of accomplishment and triumph! ...(loving this vessel, i have a quite a few so expect some sweet new designs with this one)...
this can be purchased on my etsy store HERE!
this can be purchased on my etsy store HERE!
finally an etsy store!
i finally did it! i created an etsy store so that you can view what are my newest terrariums for sale. i have only posted two tonight. but expect a lot more after this weekend...
to visit the shop go here!
"the encounter"
(i love squirrels. i love cats. wouldn't it be nice if they could be friends, come to an agreement to join forces of cute?!)
"man nap"
(a dude needs his nap. i should know. i live with one.)
to visit the shop go here!
"the encounter"
(i love squirrels. i love cats. wouldn't it be nice if they could be friends, come to an agreement to join forces of cute?!)
"man nap"
(a dude needs his nap. i should know. i live with one.)
plant housing inspiration
tending to the newbies..
i have big plans for my next batch. and an etsy store on the way. watch out world things are going to get crazy fun around the world of terri planty! succulents and air plants and dirty hands oh my! crazy vessels and recycled treasures and meshy specials in the sky! (just a hint of what is to come...)
below a photo of my ma's beautiful hands making wonderful things from clippings from her garden...
below a photo of my ma's beautiful hands making wonderful things from clippings from her garden...
a new terrarium for a redhead / cat mother...
i love making custom work. i love the process of designing a world that is just for that one person. in this case this terrarium was for my friend megan. she was in need of a plant at her desk. so i created this little world just for her. she is a red head so naturally i found the red head lady in a bikini and placed her in a lounging position amongst the lush spilling landscape on a beachy white rock in the sand. accompanying her is her cat. of course.
i was hoping that this little land / portrait may encourage a some day dreaming of vacations in the tropics and relaxing in nature with your best friend. meow.
i was hoping that this little land / portrait may encourage a some day dreaming of vacations in the tropics and relaxing in nature with your best friend. meow.
thank you poppytalk and a merry mishap!
how awesome is this! my terrariums were featured on POPPYTALK and A MERRY MISHAP!!!!!!!!
so exciting.
check out the full post HERE.
check out the full post HERE.
so exciting.
check out the full post HERE.
check out the full post HERE.
somebody went on vacation...
the machine project hosted a plant vacation at the hammer this year and one of my terri plantys was there for the stay. it was so much fun. you could call your plant if they got lonely. they provided all kinds of amazing audio and visual services for your plant. it was like a spiritual and cultural awakening for the house plant. they even took glamour photos of everybody!
to read more about the plant vaca, click here.
to read more about the plant vaca, click here.
terrariums / plantings i have made
i have made many a terrarium, some have sold! some have been gifted! never duplicated exactly the same! but always a little treasure. an oxygen producing mini land of garden love...
recycled glass, she is a biggie..
found glass vessels / air plants...
i broke my rules. they were on sale at pergolina ...
vintage / reclaimed / awesome...
reclaimed vintage ceramic vessel...
recycled glass, she is a biggie..
found glass vessels / air plants...
i broke my rules. they were on sale at pergolina ...
vintage / reclaimed / awesome...
reclaimed vintage ceramic vessel...
hello world! lets talk tiny plant lands!
hi there and welcome to my blog about my terrariums and plantings.
i intend to use this blog as a place to showcase all my new creations and inspirations. however eventually i will get a solid website together! in the meantime this blog will do the trick!
a little about why and how i got into plants...
i grew up around a mother who is an avid gardener and as soon as i had my own piece of land (rented but still loved dearly) i was out with my green thumb. when i am not planting inside of a glass bowl or pot, i mostly like to plant california native plants and or adaptable drought tolerant plants. i believe that it is crucial that we conserve water, but also just as important that we help build a garden that can feed insects and other wildlife and restore our land!
i began the terrariums out of curiosity. in my art i create installations, environments, a new place, new perspectives. i have been introducing plants into my installations more and more. it began with my "plant pants" walls...
the images above are of the "plant pants" i had created using various found and bought materials. i also made plant hangers out of recycled strawberry baskets. all of the images above were from my one woman show, sheela's gig at sea & space last october.
from there i began to get really into found vessels and recycled materials that could be re purposed to host plant life. and so the terrarium building was a natural step. most of the terrariums i make are made with found, used or recycled vessels. this includes vessels that folks abandon after weddings and events (you would be surprised how much waste goes down at those functions). i am truly invested in trying to rethink materials around us and lessen the amount of garbage that we throw out.
by doing this i also find that there is an adventure aspect to making my terrariums, they are "vessel specific". meaning the plantings must react to the vessel found. they are not predetermined for the most part, so usually they are one of a kind and unique.
with that said, i thank you for checking out my new blog! and would be delighted if you would continue to visit and spread the word about terri planty! it is vital that we support our artists (yes me!) and i will continue to do the same!
feel free to get in touch with me!
happy planting!
xoxo
bee
i intend to use this blog as a place to showcase all my new creations and inspirations. however eventually i will get a solid website together! in the meantime this blog will do the trick!
a little about why and how i got into plants...
i grew up around a mother who is an avid gardener and as soon as i had my own piece of land (rented but still loved dearly) i was out with my green thumb. when i am not planting inside of a glass bowl or pot, i mostly like to plant california native plants and or adaptable drought tolerant plants. i believe that it is crucial that we conserve water, but also just as important that we help build a garden that can feed insects and other wildlife and restore our land!
i began the terrariums out of curiosity. in my art i create installations, environments, a new place, new perspectives. i have been introducing plants into my installations more and more. it began with my "plant pants" walls...
the images above are of the "plant pants" i had created using various found and bought materials. i also made plant hangers out of recycled strawberry baskets. all of the images above were from my one woman show, sheela's gig at sea & space last october.
from there i began to get really into found vessels and recycled materials that could be re purposed to host plant life. and so the terrarium building was a natural step. most of the terrariums i make are made with found, used or recycled vessels. this includes vessels that folks abandon after weddings and events (you would be surprised how much waste goes down at those functions). i am truly invested in trying to rethink materials around us and lessen the amount of garbage that we throw out.
by doing this i also find that there is an adventure aspect to making my terrariums, they are "vessel specific". meaning the plantings must react to the vessel found. they are not predetermined for the most part, so usually they are one of a kind and unique.
with that said, i thank you for checking out my new blog! and would be delighted if you would continue to visit and spread the word about terri planty! it is vital that we support our artists (yes me!) and i will continue to do the same!
feel free to get in touch with me!
happy planting!
xoxo
bee
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