Aubergine is quickly becoming one of my favorite colors. I already incorporated the plum color into the master bedroom fabric plan in the suzani fabric and the organic sheet set. I wanted to sprinkle the color throughout the room in accessories, but the perfect aubergine shade is pretty hard to come by, so I am always on the look out.
You never know where you will spot the perfect piece. Imagine my surprise when a stroll through Lowe’s turned up the perfect shade of aubergine. I found these amazing square planters by Allen + Roth in the Lowe’s garden section. I was immediately drawn to the purple ones, but not sure how I would use them in the bedroom. If you recall from the terrarium project, I do not have much of a green thumb lately. I also have visions of my two boys getting into the plants and spreading dirt everywhere. Plants are not in the plan, but I still longed for green.
I still liked the idea of some greenery in the bedroom. These modern square planters make a great base for topiaries. I picked up a couple seed pod balls from Joanns. I liked the sage green. I filled the planters with floral foam.
I used some leftover sheet moss, from the framed moss project, to cover the foam in the planter. I cut a square the same size as the top of the planter. I used a popsicle stick to push the edges of the moss under the lip of the planter to secure the moss and completely cover the floral foam.
I scrounged through the kids art station for a couple short wooden dowels. I ripped brown cotton fabric into strips and then glued it around each of the dowels. I left a few inches uncovered on each end. I stuck one end into the seed pod ball. Then, I inserted the other end into the center of the foam.
Tada! Aren’t they the cutest topiaries? They were so easy to make. Topiaries are a wonderful way to add a little green and a little structure. I already want to make more topiaries. They are so cute and easy, plus can house plants get any lower maintenance?
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Very clever, plus they won’t die. Good dining table idea also. I worry that fresh flora/fauna or lit candles will set off someone’s allergies so don’t use in group parties. This would work though.
Toats cute!!
Did you know eggplants are called aubergines?
Lovely.
So cute! I’ve been looking for a tall topiary for my bathroom but the only ones I’ve come across are in the $100 range but DIYing them will definitely be much less :)
I love the purple. It pops. I have a slight obsession with topiaries. I’d love it if you shared these at Whimsy Wednesdays at http://www.thenymelrosefamily.blogspot.com/2012/03/whimsy-wednesdays-3.html.
I’m so glad you shared these at Whimsy Wednesdays! I hope you’ll come back this week and show off your latest projects!
Hi Jackie! These are adorable! Love the pop of purple! I did something similar with flowers for spring. Come see at:
http://thestonybrookhouse.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-think-im-twitterpated.html
Lori
Super cute, and easy too! Love it, will try this out on one of my tablescapes. Thanks!
That purple is gorgeous! I love topiaries, and this looks super easy. Thanks for sharing!
your dresser is cute and looks so familiar. could you tell me what brand/ collection it’s from?
Thanks Jasi. The dresser is from Z Gallerie. We bought the set about 6 years ago. I do not believe they carry this collection anymore :(
Jasi,
Guess what nearly identical dressers are on Joss & Main today. The only difference appears to be the pulls.
Hi,
I really liked your idea. It is so cute and innovative. Thanks for sharing. Can you please tell me where can i get the seed pod balls? I dont remember i have seen it anywhere.
Cheers
Suchana