#succulents
Hey people! Thought I would do a little ‘room tour’ for you (emphasis on the word little as you can see, my room is tiny haha)
When I first moved in this room hadn’t been decorated in about 20 years and that really is a generous estimate if the Pocahontas border and brown carpet were any indication.
Anyway we spent many long days getting it to this point with as little money as possible. Doing things like sanding the floor with a hand sander and staining it ourselves. It was back breaking work but every morning I wake up and feel so much better seeing a fresh and positive space.
I may not be able to afford a nice new bed to replace the 15 year old one I have but I was able to get a lovely mattress topper.
I may not be able to get all those cute decorations from Zara home but I can find old family nicknacks and give them a new home.
I may not have a lot of possessions but hey it makes it a hell of a lot easier to keep clean.
I remember when my friend came over and looked around room and asked when I was moving the rest of my stuff in and proceeded to look totally perplexed when I informed here that this was in fact all my stuff.
I don’t mean this as an attack on anyone else’s lifestyle, if you can afford to by lots of things and it makes you happy rock on but for those who might be in a bit of a slump or feeling a little inferior to the 'influencers’ ( I know I do from time to time )
Remember that they are salespeople presenting something to you just like when you see an infomercial on the tv. You don’t need to spend tons of money to live a happy fulfilled life. You can have pretty clothes (maybe not as many), you can eat delicious food ( maybe in won’t be organic, hand picked by woodland nymphs or what ever) and you can live in a nice space (even if you have to sand the floors by hand )
Some times it takes having less to be able to see what there is to appreciate. I doubt you will look back on your life in say 40 years time and think “ drat! I wish I had purchased more things!”
And remember ever penny saved else where can go to glorious, glorious hummus !!
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My collection is changed so much! My teal pot dream is becoming reality. Still have like 10 small pots that aren’t teal to replace. How have you guys been? Send me your questions and comments!
Hiiii. It’s been forever.
Who is still obsessed with succulents??
A three week difference! I got this rare Korean hybrid a few weeks ago and some sun has done it good!
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I just wanted to announce this here as well! I’m having a giveaway on Instagram with a few other accounts. Check out the original post for rules and how to enter. Didn’t want my tumblr people to miss out on the chance to win all this amazing succy stuff. Go to @succs.and.clay on insta!!!
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Picture I took of the moon from my patio. And a pic after hanging the macrame planters I made today. This sunset lighting is really a whole vibe.
A leaf from my Bear Paw succulent. I got it several months ago and I overwatered it. Thankfully it survived and now growing some new paws
I never noticed it before, but it has a mild stink. My daughter said it smelled like spit I’d have to agree.
INKTOBER Day 18
Drawing a room full of plants is in my list of themes since the start of the challenge. I was confident to do well in the challenge at first, but two days before the start of October I panicked and wrote 15 themes for 15 days in my agenda. I have just used three XD. I prefer doing wathever I feel like doing.
I think I’m getting better at backgrounds! :> good job me *pat pat*
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So here’s something kinda funky I noticed the other week. These aloe leaves are growing in flat. Not deflated, like they need water. Just…flat. Mutation or….?
