Putting Down Some Roots

There’s nothing like live plants to make your house feel like a home. I’ve moved so many times and each time I give my “surviving” plants away. Now that we are here to stay in California, I’ve committed to not only a couple of plants but to a Ficus tree. My grandmother and mother both had a Ficus tree or two in the house. A Ficus tree can look gorgeous in many types of decor. My friend Jen has a few at her house and her eclectic decor soaks them in. I’ve always been so envious of her sumptuous plants and interior design skills. She gifted me her time and use of her SUV to pick these up!

Jen took me to a nearby Home Depot and we found this perfect tree for $29! I thought trees were so much more expensive but they were totally reasonable. The pot was more at $38! It is stunning though. I was impressed with the quality and design of their pots.

This one is for a shelf in the living room. Jen assured me it was hardy-I’ve killed way too many maiden hair ferns, my favorite but delicate houseplant. Here’s a photo of one of my former victims. I present to you exhibit A:

I fell in love with these paper-thin plants because they were splayed all over Anthropologie. They require misting and constant watering. I left on a trip and they were not there to greet me when I returned…if ya know what I mean.

Back to the hardy stuff.

These smaller pots were gorgeous too. I liked everything more because Jen helped to pick them out and assured me they would “go” in my house. I tend to get distracted whilst home-shopping, picking out something pretty and forgetting to envision it in our home then returning it or giving it away in exasperation.

OK, this is called a rubber plant. I had only ever seen one at Jen’s place. Now I share it with you! I love the look of this thing!

I bought a second one of these pots.

When I got my dog, my first “real” pet at the age of 26, I felt like and adult. When I bought this tree and plants, I felt like I was really settling down. After a lifetime “on the road” I told these plants that they were staying with us. It gives me a sense of stability. Thank you, Jen and thank you plants!!!!