Sticks and Stones

You've got to tear it down to build it up. This has been my mantra for the last few months, and it applies to more than just my new house. I've taken a break from regular blogging to focus more on the redesign of our top floor and outside space, and to work on the next big thing for Poppy Haus, something I'll be announcing very soon... Another reason I've backed off is that since moving here I've struggled to find a way to decorate. It seems pointless when I know that so many of the walls will be coming down. I hesitate to paint, because I want to see the new space before deciding on colors. I want this new home to feel open, and I want to bring the outside in. I've found myself collecting little bits of inspiration and putting them in bowls and jars strewn about the house. Just last weekend when we were hiking in the Russian River, I gathered a bunch of lichen covered sticks that somehow made their way here. I love having flora tucked on bookshelves, pinned to the walls, mingling with books and art. So for now I'm keeping it simple and white, and I'm letting the plants take over while I work it out. And today I'm sharing a little ditty on how to make an air plant wall piece from some freshly gathered lichen covered sticks. xo

Spritz the air plants with water once a week to keep them happy...