GREEN THUMB

We have been in our new home for four months now, although it feels like longer, and I finally feel like we've settled on where our furniture goes, the decor for each room, the bits and bobs you can never find a place for but eventually do, etc. The only thing missing now is some greenery. We are lucky enough to already have a landscaped garden - (and a gardener who comes once a month, spoilt much?!) - but there is nothing that really finishes off the house like a good pot plant or herb garden. Disclaimer - I attempted to start a herb garden in May but apparently pots needs drainage holes - what the! RIP Coriander, Mint/Basil (yes it was a mint and basil combo herb!) and Parsley, you will be missed.

Now that we are one month away from Spring, I figure there is no better time to start planning the greenery. We are looking to have indoor plants for the living area and sunroom/dining, and then some small pot-plants for the two side decks that come off the west and east side of our home. Plus a statement plant for the front door deck, something that makes the daily joggers and dog-walker stop and go "ooooooh nice plant!".

I almost forgot the vege garden. This will also be going in over the next few weeks. We are doing a raised garden with iron beds, however thankfully this is Simon's department, that way I don't feel guilty when I've killed the food for our table!

I have spent the whole week searching for inspiration on the web (anyone who has internet access can be a landscaper/interior designer!), and today I venture out to purchase my goodies. Time will tell if I can achieve anything as good as my fellow green thumbs:

1. feature plants in old crates (A Beautiful Mess):

2. not too over-the-top, but creates a statement. (Old Brand New)

Eclectic Bedroom design by Los Angeles Media And Blogs Dabito

3. assorted coloured pots brings some colour to the space (M.J. Lanphier)

Contemporary Patio design by Los Angeles Interior Designer MJ Lanphier

4. uniform pots, but various plants, could work better with coloured plants (Aloe Designs)

Contemporary Landscape design by Vancouver Lighting Designer Aloe Designs

5. self watering plants - my favourite kind!

6. a killer indoor Fiddle Tree - it certainly is statement worthy!

7. we actually have an empty hook in our kitchen, & I always think "hanging plant!!!" every time I look at it! (Design Sponge)

8. we have the shelving already, but i'm curious as to how the herbs are watered? upside-down? sounds messy (Dornob)

9. i love the simplicity of this, and also incorporating vintage furniture into the design (Oh, Albatross)

10. gotta have some lavender (Buckets of Burlap)