ILLUSTRATION: Tropical Leaves

New duo prints for Spring/Summer
Flat canvas
Acrylic paints
25 x 30cm (each)
Time taken: 8 hours (approx)

CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT: Christine Kobzeff

Following on from my previous post, there's a creative individual, a youtuber I discovered early last year who provided inspiration for my terrarium gardens and many, many more. To me, she is the epitome of the term perfectionist, always paying extra attention to finishes and perfected corners. Initially having discovered Christine Kobzeff when I realised that Youtube featured home DIYS, her projects have evolved beyond homeware; often featuring gardening and beauty.

I've linked some of my favourite videos of hers below, if you're into DIY/homeware definitely give her a watch! Thank me later...

DIY Succulent & Cactus Potting Soil
Click here to watch

DIY Desk + Home Office Decor Ideas
Click here to watch

DIY Bohemian Room Decor Ideas
Click here to watch

DIY Mini Cactus Gardens
Click here to watch

5 DIY Decor Ideas For Succulents
Click here to watch

All images courtesy of Youtube

Christine Kobzeff's 'Pinksofoxy' Youtube channel

Christine's 'Modern Bohemian Lifestyle' Blog

@christinekobzeff's Instagram

DIY: Terrarium Garden

Absolutely head over heels for this new trend! 

Lately I've been seeing these around, a recurring trend I've been wanting to recreate with a friendlier price tag. Something about using a terrarium as a planter seems really contemporary; the simplicity and minimalist style included. 

So after finding these absolute bargains - initially the hexagonal terrarium, I decided simply after a glance at the price tag, that I would purchase it. Having no idea for a purpose suited for the glassware, I chose to buy it for its aesthetic value. The bigger terrarium features multiple succulents, place of purchase ranging from Flourish (Manchester), B&Q (Manchester Fort) and Ikea (Ashton-Under-Lyne)

For ideas on potting and re-potting succulents and cactus, check out Christine Kobzeff. 

Large terrarium - TKMaxx, (no longer available) £12.99
Hexagonal terrarium - £7.99 TKMaxx  (no longer available) - Similar shape available at Urban Outfitters, see below.

Not On The High Street £32.50 Link here

Marks & Spencers £29.50 Link here

Urban Outfitters £40 Link here

Etsy £28.88 Link here

Not On The High Street £42.50 Link here

Not on The High Street £40.50 Link here

Urban Outfitters £30 Link here

Not On The High Street £40.50 Link here

The Worm That Turned £64.95 Link here

Urban Outfitters £30 Link here

Admittedly, the terrariums featured above are much pricier than the ones I purchased, however, there are much, much more variety in terms of metal and colour. But just to be sure, pop in to Tk Maxx or Homesense first for a better deal.

Alternatively, it could be a potential DIY?

1) KatherineElizabeth
    Link here
2) TheSorryGirls
    Link here
3)JENerationDIY
    Link here