Super Mario Terrarium

This past weekend, my husband and I celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary.  We had a date night complete with a movie and dinner at The Melting Pot.  We also gave gifts.  While I got some lovely roses and chocolates, my husband got this.

He's a long-time Mario fan and we are both big nerds.  I had been picturing making him this for awhile and even though it's not very romantic, this was the gift.

I found the glass bowl at the hardware store and filled it with rocks and dirt.  I then added a few succulents, using the most "Mario-looking" ones I could find.

The warp pipe is just a piece of pipe from the hardware store that I painted green.  And I found this Mario figure.  I could only find a small enough figure in a set, but now we just have extra toys.  Can't go wrong with more toys.

What do you guys think?  I also have an idea to make a Doctor Who themed one, possibly with a TARDIS.  But that one will be for myself...

Succulent Happiness

Just a quick post today to inspire your own planting adventures.  I've been having lots of fun with succulents lately.  The little bear planter is my favorite; I bought it at Daiso Japan.

Air Plant Terrariums

I recently bought a really fun kit from Darby Smart.  Mini terrariums!  I've been wanting to make something like this for awhile but have been a bit intimidated by it.  When I saw the kit on Darby Smart, I knew this was my chance.

They were really simple to make and were lots of fun.  I wasn't sure if I would enjoy putting together such a simple project but I really did. 

They are now hanging on my fridge.  I've even managed to keep the plants alive for several weeks!  They are easy to care for so I have high hopes.

What have you been working on lately?