ENJOYING THE WEEKEND// lifestyle decor

LAZY SUNDAY MORNINGS

Yes that says it all.... today is one of those days! No energy or feeling of - Lets go somewhere.
Do you have days like that? Today is more a day i rather stay home, and maybe bake or plant some
flowers.

Well my luck with flowers or plants are not great, its seems like not much will grow. The problem is we have a north exposure and limited sunshine. I have tried lavender, hydrangeas, rose plant, irises and other bulbs but with some or very little success. And the annoying thing is I love flowers and gardens. That being said , we have a cedar tree in a pot and it has survived and grown tall. So 1 out of 10 is not bad.

So finally i thought i will check out faux plants to get some greenery. A faux lavender or hydrangea
Plus when we go on holidays won't need someone to water the plants. I figure that is a good idea .

So lets get started and make it green starting with a few pots to hold the plants.

Hanging or freestanding
both are nice to add some interest and shapes in the space, whether a patio, balcony or terrace.

SOME GREAT FAUXS

the look of a french garden with a lovely lavender plant

look amazing , this adds some height and does look real too.

ROSES ANYONE?

roses , hydrangeas or peonies

take you pick, something with more

stems and multiple flowers

will look more real.

NOT ONLY FLOWERS but some greenery adds to space and make it look more like
a real garden.

GLOVES are always needed, even for looking after faux plants or if you have live ones.

So how does your garden grow, do you have a garden or small space for plants you love?

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