George G. Haider

Here it is when it was given to me in 2008. I have always looked at plant failure as an opportunity, but I held out against replanting my terrarium for months. It looked … ok. At first, the fact that one of the succulent varieties was pretty much taking over the thing was fine. But eventually I had to recognize that the stems were browning at the bottom, making it impossible to prune them to healthy areas. After almost ten years, it was time. Close-up with the tiny new plants So everything got pulled out, and I put in a few new plants, still succulents. These are not necessarily recommended for terrarium planting, but I find that their hardy natures work well in that environment. Some years ago, I lined the edges with rocks, holding the cloche away from the base enough to let some air in, and get rid of condensation issues. Which it does. Will I get another ten years from the new array? Maybe not-and that will be an opportunity to try some different plants. Maybe I'll finally have ...

I talked about my little plate DIY on Wednesday (click HERE ) and you guys all know my kitchen plate wall and how much I love it. You can see it again below and more by clicking HERE . ( This post contains some affiliate links at no extra cost to you to help keep this blog up and running.   Click here to read my full disclosure policy ) That got my wheels turning again and I might try to make my own plates of our two new cats. Previously I always had Rachel from this Etsy shop HERE make custom ones for me that I love so so much. She's also the artist who sells her plates at West Elm HERE . My Favorite Handmade Plates I ended up on Etsy looking for more plates and I found some more amazing shops with beautiful plates that I just had to share with you. There are so many amazingly talented artists on Etsy. Check out how unique they are: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 The anatomy plates ( 11 ) would be so fun for Halloween, wouldn't they? I love ...

Patrick McMullan via Getty Images; Jemal Countess/Getty Images Writer Sally Quinn has found a buyer for  Grey Gardens . The iconic East Hampton, NY,  home went on the market in February for $20 million. Quinn and Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee bought the home from the Beale family in 1979 for $220,000 and totally renovated the estate. But after Bradlee's death in 2014, Quinn couldn't bear to be at the 6,000-square-foot house without him. She proceeded to put it on the market for an optimistic $20 million, then cut $2 million from the price. The famous home has also been available as a  rental  for wealthy summer denizens. “I'm happy now, but when I first got the offer, I just burst into tears,” Quinn told the Washington Post . “Because it means letting go of Ben and all the magical times we spent there.” The 1897-built estate includes a stucco cottage, heated pool, and tennis court. The house was for sale with all its furnishings, which the new own...

Whether youre considering selling your home or you just need an update for yourself, prioritizing home improvements can be a headache. For home sellers, you need to balance projects that wont break the bank yet still add value to your home and appeal to buyers. Even if you dont plan to sell your home in the near future, its still good to find projects that last and add value to your home. If youre dreading an upcoming project or if you dont think you can afford it, you might be in luck. Here are three unique ways to approach home improvement projects with a big impact and low cost. The Kitchen Paint and a Backsplash Instead of New Cabinets New kitchen cabinets are a great way to completely redo the feel of your kitchen. They can add storage, maximize space, and even be matched up with an overlay refrigerator. Unfortunately, most kitchen remodels offer a bad return on investment (ROI), not to mention the logistics of tearing up your entire kitchen for an extended period of time no ...

Morning Star Builder 's 2017 Southern Living Showcase Home is located in the first Tiger Wood's designed golf course community, Bluejack National, in Montgomery, TX. The Southern Living House Plan, Elberton Way , was modified for optimal Texas living in the Houston market and to take advantage of the views of the second fairway of the golf course. The enhancements of this popular Sou thern Living plan make for a truly unique, custom home. This home incorporates many of today's popular design trends, including the service kitchen (also known as, a catering kitchen or super pantry), an attached guest casita, a spacious outdoor living area, and of course, shiplap! Lots of shiplap! From top to bottom, this home speaks to all that is Southern Living. New Southern Living Showcase Home Isn't this home extraordinary? The tour is every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm through October 29th 2017! You can click here for more information! Siding Paint Colo...

Everyone does not have more friends than you, even though, as a study at UBC Vancouver indicated, plenty of people believe their friends all have more friends . Everyone is not going to parties you're not invited to, meeting a wide array of people across all backgrounds and slices of life, who come together in a rich Read more...