Swell Dwelling: Growing Green

Now don’t get me wrong, I love blogging all day in my jammies, but the lack of fresh air from staying home all day is doing a number on my indoor allergies.  So when the latest sinus headache subsided, I was delighted to hear (from clever Brian) that many plants make great air purifiers, offering an affordable (and more attractive) alternative to all those fancy-pants electronic purifiers.  This may be common sense to some, but ever since my last disastrous run-in with a ward of the leafy variety — my first and only plant, Vern the unsuspecting Aloe Vera — I’ve feared owning another living thing, lest it turn a sickly brown and it’s body parts start falling off.  However with Brian by my side, I’m ready to give it another go.  We’re happy to announce that the Westervin clan is expanding, and we’re expecting to bring home a baby plant or two very soon!  Would a baby shower be too much?

These self-watering planters should make things a bit easier!  With a sleek design, a variety of fetching colors and only $25 each, I can’t stop at just one.  I’m thinking a Spider Plant and a Peace Lily will make excellent additions to our living room.  { from A+R }

And you can’t deny the preciousness of this egg planter from Branch.  I’m sticking this little cactus in the bedroom window asap!