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This tutorial is one of our most popular posts from the archives, and for good reason, too! Our DIY succulents make for an easy, thoughtful homemade gift any time of year.
The beauty about succulents is that they can really be all different shapes and sizes…and any type of pot or container will work as long as there’s a drainage hole (love these, these and these).
As MKR taught us in the original post, you’ll want to stick to gritty, sandy, rocky soil. Fill your pots 3/4 full with soil. Next, remove succulents gently from containers, tapping off extra dirt, and arranging the succulents however you want inside the pots. If needed, add additional soil and gently pat around the arranged succulents.
Succulents are pretty hard to kill, but you still do need to water them. However, don’t drown your arrangement with a cup of water, instead pouring a little and wait until the dirt completely absorbs the water, repeating 1-2 times once a week (during the warmer months). The rest of the year, the plants need much less water.
As for sunlight, succulents do want it (and may lean towards the light if they aren’t getting enough). But it’s best to keep them out of all-day sun. If the succulents begin to yellow, that can mean too much sun or overwatering. Happy planting! Truly MKR
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With Memorial Day weekend behind us, summer is officially here. Break out the white jeans, beach drinks, and long leisurely summer nights. I mean is there any time of year more nostalgic than summer? When I think of summer I have specific smells and feelings that coming rushing in. There’s no season that truly makes me long to be a kid again, or in a kind of a sad way makes me feel how far I am from those carefree days, than summer.
That’s why I’ve decided to take a break from blogging this summer. I’ve never actually taken a break from blogging. I’ve plowed through every holiday, every date, every season, all the time. But lately I’ve been feeling very unbalanced and a bit uninspired. I’ve felt very disconnected from why I started blogging in the first place. It’s almost felt forced. And forced is the opposite of what I want this space to be about.
So that’s why I’m pressing pause and soaking in every magnificent moment of summer I can. I plan on taking bike rides, walking barefoot, eating food on a stick at all the local carnivals, playing put-put golf, taking spontaneous road trips, jumping into the lake, and maybe even being a bit lazy. Yes I am drinking that summer kool-aid (both literally and figuratively as Kool-aid was a major part of my summers in Michigan).
Don’t worry I won’t be totally MIA. I’ll still be sharing all of my adventures over on Instagram and let’s not forget I have a shop that won’t run itself. I hope while I’m on a break you’ll still utilize WOM as a resource for all things home, food, beauty, and entertaining. As I’ve been doing this for five years I’ve built up quite the library of information that still feels rather inspired. And of course don’t forget about the recipe index! So many good recipes to try out!
Which brings me to today’s Salty Dog recipe. This is the easiest, and perfect cocktail for those lazy days of summer. Get the recipe below, and whip up a batch sooner rather than later.
So that’s it. I’m signing off until Labor Day. Here’s to hoping I might just get a glimpse of that inner kid again. Truly, MKR
We’re walking down blog memory lane today, reminiscing on past spaces as we gear up for the Fall 2017 One Room Challenge! I hope you’re as excited as we are, because this one’s going to be one for the books.
If you’re not familiar with the ORC, these 6-week, high energy design projects are INTENSE. But in an intensely satisfying, instant gratification way too…ha! Stress runs at an all-time high as we take you through a full room design at record speed in just six short weeks. Think of it sort of like a reality tv show when we dream big and hit a few hurdles along the way like delays in product shipments, problems with installations and assembly. Fingers crossed that we’ll be smooth cruisin’ this go around.
But seriously, these challenges are FUN. They always introduce us to new friends, connect us with some of our favorite fellow bloggers. And it’s always the perfect kick in the butt to get going, and finish, a design project.
So before we share a peek at this round’s space, let’s take a look back. My first ORC was in 2014 when I redesigned my home office. I lightened up the space with modern, crisp whites and warm maple woods. And I anchored the room with pops of orange, mango and all shades of blue plus metallic accents of gold and silver. I mixed it all up with modern and traditional pieces giving it a more collected and eclectic feel.
In 2015, I styled a fun and quirky space for the upstairs loft in my home. I brought a whole new definition to “gallery wall” with an eclectic mix-and-match approach, TONS of pops of color, and even some 3-D elements.
Spring 2016, I tackled the WOM office space in ADAC. It was a big, airy space with an industrial feel, and it posed a challenge of designing and styling a large room with many different “moments” as I like to call them. I couldn’t have loved the result more; the soft neutrals and feminine feel to the space was just the environment I dreamed of creating for the team.
Last fall, I got really ambitious as I set out to transform two high-end apartments in the heart of Buckhead. This ORC brought on a different challenge. It wasn’t like any of my previous projects. All of the spaces prior allowed for me to pull my signature go-big-or-go-home moves, whether that was with custom lighting and fixtures, paint or wallpaper. Decorating these rentals, on the other hand, had me starting with a bright, beautiful and clean slate. See the final reveals for both spaces here and here.
And finally this year. This year I’ll be re-decorating the most lived in room in my house, my living room. While it was once a beautiful space because of the high traffic it’s turned into a bit of a mess in dire need of a facelift. And while you may think a living room is easy, this one is not. The layout makes it extra tricky to navigate plus I only have one living room to actually live in. Not a formal living and family room, no downstairs TV room, or even a hearth. My home has just this one space to kick back and get cozy. Plus, the living room is truly my husband’s domain so it needs to meet my beauty standards with his comfort and technology desires. Trust me, this six weeks will provide plenty of challenges. Truly, MKR
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