Decorating Ideas
My Bird-Feeder Hobby
It may surprise you that my hobby is making bird feeders for my garden from repurposed objects. Most of my bird feeders are elegant and pretty, which is my preference. But a silly one—made from a brand-new bra (not mine, it’s way too big, ha)—went viral on Facebook and has had 26,000,000 views. Yep. Twenty-six.…
Read MoreMake a Succulent Cornucopia
[With Video] A succulent cornucopia makes a refreshing update on the traditional Thanksgiving centerpiece, and then after the holiday, you can remove the plants and pot them. As early as midsummer, craft stores begin stocking holiday containers like this wicker cornucopia
Read MoreCactus Cupcakes, Materials and Links
[With Video] The materials and resources listed below go with my Cactus Cupcakes video on YouTube. The cacti are Echinopsis ssp. ‘Domino Cactus.’ Have fun! Debra
Read MoreDebra’s Impromptu Living Room Photo Shoot, Holiday Edition
Welcome, subscribers of my Celebrating the Joy of Succulents newsletter! This subscriber-only page has photos of my living room decorated for Christmas 2021. To enhance your enjoyment, I’ve included tips and ideas. Links are affiliate. Have fun! — Debra Our 2021 card tree has around 90 cards, some dating to the ’70s. Interested in doing…
Read MoreDIY Succulent Driftwood Designs
DIY Succulent Driftwood Designs When you make succulent driftwood designs, the plants resemble undersea flora, and the wood hints at something you’d see washed up on the beach. The two combine to make a special, almost fantasy-like composition that works well as a patio centerpiece or special gift for a friend. Driftwood pieces (from Sea…
Read MoreHoliday Decorating with Succulents
Holiday decorating with succulents This time of year, the succulent elves bundle up, go into the garden, and transform it into a holiday wonderland. Should I reward them with cocoa, or considering their size, chocolate chips? When you’re not much bigger than a caterpillar, you take your life in your hands when you decorate a serrated succulent. But…
Read MoreSucculent Wreath Tips and Ideas
Do you like the succulent wreath that my friend Denise made during a wreath party at my home? To create a similar one, you’ll need about 100 cuttings, a wire wreath form, 24-gauge florist’s wire, a chopstick, and a bag of sphagnum moss. The form, moss and wire are available at any craft store. Cuttings will root right…
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