Putting Down Roots

This making a home business is a lot harder than it seems.  I am so tired I could fall over any minute, but it has been a fun process, watching everything come together, as well.  Craigslist has been a lifesaver and has really stretched our dollar, while allowing us to add beauty and character to our home.  Some of my favorite purchases have been GOBS of plants for our house.  We have near 100 new plants gracing the interior our home, helping us stay grounded, and cleaning our air.

On our Craigslist adventures we met a wonderful man named Carlos.  He taught me a lot about how to care for Mammoth Elephant Ears, and we bought one from him on a trial basis, to be followed up with more plants from him later.  He was such a charming person to talk to, and a beautiful spirit.  We also bought this incredible piece (see below picture).  I'll post more about that later.  It is STUNNING!!  We made fast friends with him and look forward to new adventures ahead.

Some of our plants were rescued from the clearance rack in the garden center, but most of them came from a lady who is moving to New Mexico and couldn't take her beloved plants with her.  We came in and rescued dozens of plants from her and gave them a new home to live in.  They had been sitting out in the 110* Texas heat and had wilted some, but a day or two indoors have given them new life and all are doing well.

There is something really special about adding plants to your home.  It seems to give that last finishing, living touch to things.  Now I just need to find ways to spruce up the pots!