a proper introduction

i would like to introduce you to one of my favorite studio tools, an xmas gift i received from my dad... my magnification visor. yup. i wear these cool things most of the time when making my terri planty treasures. i have to say i feel pretty cool with these bad boys on.
i think i am going to start making a habit of showing off the cool tools i get to use in my studio. everyone is so busy showing off their homes, and pets, and babies and art, why not show off some of my cool tools?! so we begin. introducing "maggy eyes", my magnification visor!



and on another note. my dear friend wendy of dear hancock visited the studio this evening to pick out a couple terri plantyterrariums for her home. the lady is a serious talent. you should check out her beautiful work here!

inspiration nation

tonight's lovely dose of inspiration comes from two selby shoots: tartine bakery in ny and eagle street farm also in ny. i love these gardens. wild and gorgeous. both set in the ny urban environment. loving that young ladies dress is too cute for words. i personally do not garden in pretty red dresses with perfectly worn in boots, but perhaps from now on i should.

custom terrarium

just delivered this little land yesterday to my friend megan. it is a gift for her parents who just purchased a cabin in the woods (lucky lady). i made the cabin from scratch based off the photos of the cabin they own. staring at those photos made me crave a vacation. perhaps a much needed anniversary trip... hint, hint erick :).
more custom terrarium photos to come. sorry about the iphone poopy shot. i forgot to snap a good one. i have get my studio re set up for photos again. it suffered a leak this winter and the place is a zoo! but i am on the job and soon i'll be a terrarium making machine again!
keep in mind, boys like terrariums too! perhaps a terri planty for vday? just sayin'... :)

cacti crush

i have fallen in love. yes. its true. with this adorable crocheted cacti. how cute is this little fella?! it was made especially "for those who always forget to water their plants". via wide-eyed-tree.

plant lovers

i just stumbled upon this tumblr page - gardening in heels. i am loving all the innovative ways of planting that is shared on this site. like the tool boxes! i have been displaying terrariums inside of my vintage metal art boxes, but planting inside! i am totally going to do this up! and the downspout vertical planters! oh man those are genius! i am a huge fan of vertical gardens and this is totally right up my alley...
... and the lamp! and the heads! oh my. i am enjoying this. its a plant visual party!

flea market giggles

happy monday! i am giggly with excitement over my flea market scores yesterday. more on the details of what i scored for the home and the lady looks on squirrel hobbies. in the meantime i present to you two cool vessels i picked up for terri planty. the pink one is almost too hard to give up. thick hand blown glass, gorgeous shape. i am in love! the other is also a vintage treat, but with a more playfully vibe. someone broke down an old plate and applied it to the lid. it has a nice framing design on every side. i am excited to see who finds a home in here.
i am planning a trip to the mojave soon to pick some really old glass bottles too (kind of like the ones pictured below). should be good times...

planter love

not your classic planter. but i love all of these. love love love. i think i might stick some plants inside my basket of laundry when i get home and pretend there is nothing underneath the soil. or better yet plant something inside of every dirty dish when guests come and call it art! this is really starting to inspire me.



via here.