When most people think about entertaining at home, their minds turn to cozy winter gatherings or summer barbecues. But in Las Vegas, entertaining isn’t tied to just one season. Thanks to the desert climate and a culture that embraces both indoor and outdoor living, many homeowners in Southern Nevada enjoy hosting family, friends, and neighbors […]
Green as a color or green as an environmental movement can be a powerful addition to a space. Green color can be introduced through paint and fabrics, rugs and accessories in both color and environmental friendliness. A simple way to be green in both senses is to have house plants in your home.
Not only do houseplants add a pop of green color to a room, they can also clean the air. Great for a room like a nursery or home office where you spend a lot of time. Variations of house plants do a better job than others cleaning the air, so do your research or ask at your local garden center.
A hot trend in decorating right now is terrariums. If you hear the word terrarium and think of a school project, think again. Today’s terrariums are stylish and chic. What they do have in common with the old school terrariums of your childhood is that they are a great DIY project. Almost any glass vessel, from a mason jar to a fishbowl, can be turned into a terrarium. This is a great project to do with your kids. It is a nice way to introduce them to growing plants, which could lead to an interest in a kitchen garden.
Terrariums are great decoration for a shelf, table or even the kitchen window sill. Check online for tips and tricks to designing and maintaining a chic and stylish terrarium. House plants and terrariums are a great way to go green in your home.