Stephanie LeAnn

I moved my four succulents into my grandfather’s old fishbowl yesterday. Because this is the dead of winter, I couldn’t track down any pearlite to make my potting mixture, but after some researching (looking back to my Horticulture notes from 3 semesters ago) I decided using sand would be an adequate replacement for the time being. So I walked on down to the beach by my apartment and scooped up a particular rocky/sandy mixture until I was satisfied I had the right consistency I needed. After cleaning, sifting, and sterilizing the sand (2 hours at 300 F) I added it to my soil. Succulents roots hover right below the surface and spread out horizontally, so having a soil that retains water is useless to them. They are dessert creatures and don’t need water often, especially in the dormant winter months, but when they do you should shower them like it’s nobody’s business, almost recreating the thunderstorms they would experience in their natural world. Therefore, I chose to place some larger rocks at the base of the fishbowl, giving the water a place to stay seeing as there is no drainage hole. This is a useful tool to gauge when they need watering as well: when the water dries up at the base, it’s time for another thunderstorm.

I moved my four succulents into my grandfather’s old fishbowl yesterday.

Because this is the dead of winter, I couldn’t track down any pearlite to make my potting mixture, but after some researching (looking back to my Horticulture notes from 3 semesters ago) I decided using sand would be an adequate replacement for the time being.

So I walked on down to the beach by my apartment and scooped up a particular rocky/sandy mixture until I was satisfied I had the right consistency I needed. After cleaning, sifting, and sterilizing the sand (2 hours at 300 F) I added it to my soil.

Succulents roots hover right below the surface and spread out horizontally, so having a soil that retains water is useless to them. They are dessert creatures and don’t need water often, especially in the dormant winter months, but when they do you should shower them like it’s nobody’s business, almost recreating the thunderstorms they would experience in their natural world.

Therefore, I chose to place some larger rocks at the base of the fishbowl, giving the water a place to stay seeing as there is no drainage hole. This is a useful tool to gauge when they need watering as well: when the water dries up at the base, it’s time for another thunderstorm.

I got a spurt of energy, so I’m doing the finishing touches on this beauty tonight. I am a sucker for backless dresses and adding a belt to the waist, interrupting the bare back, draws the eye even more.

Laura over at Spool created this lovely bird mobile that I’ve just had the pleasure of coming across. These little guys look just like Lyndon! I haven’t spilled the beans about this yet on here, but I could possibly be spending the summer in Seattle being a nanny for a great couple my guy was close with in college. If everything works out, I will definitely be making this lovely mobile for the nursery.

Laura over at Spool created this lovely bird mobile that I’ve just had the pleasure of coming across. These little guys look just like Lyndon!

I haven’t spilled the beans about this yet on here, but I could possibly be spending the summer in Seattle being a nanny for a great couple my guy was close with in college. If everything works out, I will definitely be making this lovely mobile for the nursery.

When surrounded by glass, plants almost go on autopilot. They get the humidity they crave in even the driest of rooms.

When surrounded by glass, plants almost go on autopilot. They get the humidity they crave in even the driest of rooms.

Made some napkins this evening out of some extra fabric I had laying around the apartment. I’ll be monogramming them over the winter break.

Made some napkins this evening out of some extra fabric I had laying around the apartment. I’ll be monogramming them over the winter break.