Getting my Susie on : DIY Terrarium

Browsing instagram this morning I noticed a post from Katrina Chambers (she's awesome peoples, follow her if you're not already) linking up her Tutorial Tuesday blog post and thought "Hmmm, I could do that" The terrarium that is.

Source: Katrinas_Tweets

As per usual for me, things work out easier said (or read for that matter) than done. I did a little more research, thank you Pinterest, and went about gathering all the things I needed. You would think in a place the size of Bunnings I'd find activated charcoal and moss but no and to be honest I couldn't be bothered hunting down a pet store selling fish tank stuff to get some. So if these plants die, I already blame my laziness.

Putting it all together wasn't as easy as I thought it'd be. Shoving your hard around inside a fishbowl and trying to strategically place and back fill the soil around the plants without getting potting mix everywhere was crazy. Overall I got the desired result and I'm pretty happy for a first attempt. I have to say that the photos don't do it the justice it deserves.

If you want to try something like this for yourself you'll need the following:

1. Glass bowl - the size and shapes are endless. Let your imagination run wild.
2. Small pebbles - for drainage in the bottom
3. Activated charcoal - really it's not necessary if you have an open terrarium, but if it's closed you will need it
4. Spaghnum moss - again not really necessary as it only really works as a filter for the water but if you've picked a bowl/jar based on being able to see the layers inside the moss makes it look that little bit fancier
5. Potting mix - just your standard potting mix. You don't need anything fancy.
6. Add your plants. The most common plants you see are succlents, but you can put practically any small plant in them. 
7. Decorative layer - really you can put whatever you like. I chose some white pebbles. I've seen moss, I've seen glass beads, I've seen plastic dinosaurs. You put what suits you.

I'm thinking I might have to make some more now. Maybe some kids themed ones to put in their rooms.

Mood board Monday {Neon}

Who doesn't like neon? Maybe if you're an 80's child, you may be a little off put by the fact that neon is making a comeback in a big way and you've already lived though it once. But on the other hand neon can be just gorgeous if done in the right way. I love statement pieces in neon. To be honest, as much as I love it, it just wouldn't go in my house. But a girl can dream.

1. Square table in pink - The Brown Trading Co
2. Neon red air plant pot with air plant - Etsy
3. Covered pot neon base - Etsy
4. Charlie orangina cushion - Adairs
5. Proud neon cockatoo Australian - Etsy

Don't forget to check out all the other thoughts on neon below.

Aussie Curves : Frugal $50 outfit

Running if with a really quick Aussie curves post today since I'm tired, sick (again *rolls eyes) and determined not to miss the deadline this week. So I apologise for the dodgy hair not done, no makeup since putting it on for work this morning pic.

Dress : Rivers - thrifted $12

Necklace : thrifted $6

Shoes : Target (on clearance) $9

Now looking at the pics, I think it needs a belt (not to mention a strapless bra) but firstly I didn't have one that matched and secondly I held it in kind of like an empire cut but it just looked weird as the hemline is shorter on the sides and it pulled it up too high. All said and done, I don't hate it but it's certainly not figure enhancing.

 Make sure you check out the fabulous outfits all the other curvy chicks managed to pull out for under fifty bucks.

Mood board Monday {Green}

Yes I know it's not Monday, but I'm a lot closer to it than I was last week.

My take on this week's theme is having a green thumb (something that those who know me will be having a laugh about). I really would like to say I'm good in the garden, but no. I kill everything. Don't ask me how, but I've even killed succulents. I am determined though to have at the bare minimum a herb garden this spring/summer. So I figure this is the tools I'll need. Well honestly I don't NEED the gumboots, but aren't they just so darn cute.

They're on the want list. 

1. Hand tool set : Bunnings

2. Watering can : Masters

3. Name tags : Hard to find

4. Gumboots : Hard to find

5. Herbs : Bunnings

6. Potting bench : Our Kitchen Garden

Mood Board Monday {Black and White}

Sticking with the homewares theme, this time I'm back in the bedroom and thinking outside the square. This is a look that I would love, but the husband wouldn't be too impressed. Especially a black feature wall and pink flamingos. Spoilsport.

1.  Replica Benjamin Hubert Spinning H1 pendant in Black at Matt Blatt
2.  Juju hat in white at Table Tonic
3.  Wave coverlet in charcoal at Adairs by Home Republic
4.  Marrakesh Diamond throw in Nero at Adairs by Home Republic
5.  Chevron 400TC cotton sheet set in Coral at Myer for Aura by Tracie Ellis
6.  Tulip bouquet in pink at The Flower Man
7.  Dulux interior paint 
8. Nice cushy in flamingo at TYPO
9. Strutting flamingo cushion cover at Hardtofind.com.au by All Britten London
10. Round ceramic vase with black dot at Icon Homeware by Stoneleigh & Roberson 

Please scroll on through and check out all the wonderful mood boards over at Mood Board Monday.