friday favorites: succulent terrariums + prints for brielle

As spring time has arrived, so has my love for florals, ferns, botanicals, or whatever you want to call it. I recently showed you my black and white chalkboard table DIY HERE, and on it was a massive amount of succulents. I don't what what it is, but I just can't get over how cute they are and how many different varieties are out there. When showing my table to you here and on instagram, I received a few questions about how I planted these. Really there is no special way to do it, but I'll try my best to explain what I did and how I did it.

You can find the glass globes at Michael's, or similar ones are available on Amazon HERE. When choosing the right succulent, find the smallest possible, or the ones you can break apart if necessary (these are from Lowe's for $3). Since most succulents are grown by "rerooting," each one of the buds you see on the right terrarium could be separated. Take the succulent out of the pot and while saving the loose dirt for later, get the succulent down to the root with not much dirt. Place you succulents inside the terrarium carefully and position them where you think they look good. Now, take the extra dirt you saved and pack the sides and back of the terrarium as much as you can. Find a small stick or pencil to help you move the dirt around. Because let me tell you, these things are like fitting a ship in a bottle. There you have it! So easy and cheap. After they grow too big for the terrarium, I plan to try my hand at breaking the leaves apart and replanting them!

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Also, I just wanted to share this amazing cause with you and the fun prints you can get out of it! Brielle needs your help in her fight for cancer. You can read all about it HERE and 100% of the proceeds are donated to her and her family.

These are my favorite prints featuring the talented Creature Comforts, Kelli Murray, The Painted Arrow, French Press Mornings, and Roxy Marj. Each print is only $5 and is sent in a link to you. You can print it out as many times as you'd like! Help me and many others support Brielle. If money cannot be donated, prayers are always welcome.

Have an awesome friday everyone!

geometric lovin'

sunglasses: Target J necklace: Target shirt: H&M skirt: Windsor bracelet: c/o  Go Fish shoes: Go Jane 

You all need to know I love geometric prints. In ANYTHING. Shirts, skirts, shorts, shoes, jewelry, triangles, squares, rectangles, circles, okay now I sound like I am in geometry class. yuck. When the lovely Go Fish was willing to collaborate with me, I was delighted when I stumbled upon THIS bracelet. Can you guess why? It pairs perfectly with anything and is just gorgeous.
Also, I've seen the skirt I'm wearing floating around the blog-o-sphere lately, and I finally got a chance to show it off. Being the thrifter I am, I was too excited when it was on sale for $13.90! My rule: never pass up a good deal. However, that has gotten me in trouble on a couple of occasions. Want other ways to style the great Windsor skirt I'm wearing? Check them out HERE and HERE
P.S. stick around in the next couple of days for a special surprise. It may or may not have triangles involved.
What's a good deal you've gotten on something lately?

in addition to my birthday wishlist

Made By Girl

Bellabyte

Parada Creations

Livy Love Designs

Karennlund

Parada Creations

So am I allowed to add things to my wish list for my birthday? Well I am. I want all of these. I can hide away in my own little blog land and think I am a pretty big deal. Because on this blog, I am. There is just something about fun whimsical prints that can bring life to any room. What better ones than ones about blogging? Nothing. So if you're reading this, and still wondering what to get me for my birthday, scroll up. Any of them will do. Wink wink. Also, to the makers of these prints, you are fabulous. You know just how to win over a blogger's heart. I give you kudos my friends. Also also, this little blog of mine has reached 300 followers. Hurray! Thanks all you sweet cheeks for following. You really don't know how much it means to me.

wednesday giveaway!

On Monday, my girl Alexandra introduced herself here. And I know, we all fell in love then. But be still your hearts, she is back again today. Which is great, because I couldn't get enough. Aside from telling us dummies how to pose, she also takes some pretty amazing pictures which you can see and follow her adventures here.

Because she is so great, she has decided to host a little giveaway where you can win this amazing 8x10 print that would be perfect for any room of the house. Carnations are one of my favorites and the lighting is impeccable, and this coral color is perfect for spring. If I got my hands on this beauty, it would surely go above my desk.

Gorgeous right? So here's how you win:

GIVEAWAY: 8x10 Carnation Print by Alexandra Wallace

Winner will be chosen Wednesday, July 18th

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Must be a follower of Blank Pages

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So don't let anyone else beat you to this one of a kind print! What better way to celebrate Wednesday than a giveaway? I really can't think of any. So get those fingers burning while I go chase down some kids today on roller skates. Hopefully roller derby rage doesn't take over, and if it does, I'll be writing from a jail cell. Until next time!