I Built a Terrarium!!!

Ok I know four posts in a week plus a giveaway, I am spoiling you!!!

So this blog is inspired by Wednesdays post. After looking at so many brilliant terrariums by the fantastic Indoor Botanist I decided to give it a go myself. And I have to say I enjoyed it (even if I did get stabbed).

The hardest thing was finding the right container or vessel. But finally, I found a simple glass vase in TK Maxx for just £4.99. I also found a massive tank for just £20 that I would love to eventually create something awesome with.

So how did I make it? First of all, I poured in a layer of stones (£1 for a bag in B&M). I then added a layer of potting soil (£2.50 for a big bag from Wilko). Now, this is the tricky part, getting the cacti from the pots into the terrarium. As you can see from the photos I chose some particularly mean cacti. I ended up wrapping them in a tea towel and pushing them in with a spoon. Probably not the most conventional method. The cacti were actually super affordable (from £1 at Wilko). I then added a couple more stones to the top as decoration (and to support on of the cacti). And Pow you have a simple terrarium. Now, this is what I am most impressed with! I have finally started to get a hang of my camera so admire these beautiful photos!!!

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The Story Behind The Business: The Indoor Botanist

Welcome to another look into the story behind a brilliant business. Introducing The Indoor Botanist.

Nigel had always had an interest in plants from a young age. as a teenager, he kept propagated house plants and even volunteered as a warden for a local nature reserve. Despite all of this he had never been much of a gardener.

The Indoor Botanist started as a profitable hobby. It wasn't until a visit to America that Nigel realised there was actually a market for them. Each terrarium is individual with each of them being inspired by life itself.  All it takes is a visit to the park and seeing a couple all loved up or a family walking in the hills, or just simply a bird perched on a bird table to kick off their creative juices. Sometimes they find interesting vessels which simply scream out an idea of their own - such was the case when they found a lampshade which They were then able to adjust to make into a 'vessel' which became known as "Rescue" 

Nigel and his wife love incorporating hand-crafted (and hand-painted) miniatures into the terrariums to tell a story or just to put a smile on someone's face. For example, the Star Wars and Thunderbirds themed terrariums They deliberately only use high-end miniatures, imported from either the USA (used in the 'contemporary' range) and Shiwan, China (the Chinese characters called Mudmen). These cost a lot, hence the price of some of the pieces are high - for example, it's not uncommon for a Mumna to cost us £20!!!

So what is the dream?  Nigel and his wife Bev aren't out to seek their millions, they just want to earn a comfortable living. One thing they would love to do is commission a piece for a well-known tourist attraction. Recently they were approached by a property developer to commission a large terrarium for a board room. The vessel itself cost a mere £6000. 

Now if you loved the look of these terrariums as much as me, you'll want to know how you can get your hands on one! Unfortunately, because of their delicate state terrariums, can't be sent via courier. Instead, you can often find them at fairs and events. Alternatively, they do offer a hand delivery service within 30 miles or they are on occasion happy to meet you half way. The Indoor Botanist recently moved over to a new e-commerce provider making it easier for you to make a purchase. Check out their website here and make sure you read their blog post on the importance of plants within the workplace!

Do you run a brilliant business with an amazing story? I want to hear from you!! If you would like to be featured on The Story Behind The Business email me today!!!


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Room Decor Goals

Recently I moved house!!! I am no longer living in a house share, but I am technically a lodger within a house. I am extremely luck that me and my housemate get on so well. She has already inspired me to start eating healthier and looking after me a bit more.
Because I am no longer living in a house share i have got a little more freedom when it comes to room decor. Obviously I do have to be mindful of the fact that I am still in rented accommodation so there are some limitations.
The one thing I missed most when it came to room decor was filling the wall with pictures and little knick knacks. So that is what I did!!! I will keep adding to it but this is what I have done so far. Every thing is hung up using Command sticky hooks. These things are amazing and I am obsessed with them.

The next thing I need was a bit of extra storage. I own so much stuff. Like seriously I don't know why I own most of it but it needs to go somewhere until I have a massive sort out. I also felt like getting a little creative. So I made this.

Every time I walk into my room I look at it and am amazed that I created something so beautiful. The shelving units themselves are from the Form Konnect range at B&Q and I bought the twinkle lights from Wilko. Everything else I already had and this created the perfect home for it all and of course i needed somewhere to display my love for all things Harry Potter.
Since taking that photo I have also added my now organised makeup and a cute little Polaroid.

This was all so easy and fun to create I can't wait to do more.

I hope this gives you a little inspiration as to how you can decorate your room!!!

Also I recently started a new job working for a fab little family business called Pro-Door. not only am I working as part of the garage door team, but I am also helping to run the social media outlets. And what is even better I get to write a blog as part of their website. Although reading about garage doors may not be your cup of tea I would love it if you could check it out for me!!!


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Love Hayley Beth XXX