Decor – Readers.com™ //wp.readers.com/blog Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:25:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 //wordpress.org/?v=4.8.3 //wp.readers.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-Rea-newFavicon-2016-Final-32x32.png Decor – Readers.com™ //wp.readers.com/blog 32 32 Decorating With Succulents 101 //wp.readers.com/blog/decorating-with-succulents-101/ //wp.readers.com/blog/decorating-with-succulents-101/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:31:34 +0000 //wp.readers.com/blog/?p=14393 Having plants in the house is a great way to spruce up your space and bring an airy feel into your home. However, having fresh flowers with short life spans or plants that require daily watering can be hard to keep up with. A popular and attractive way to get the fresh look you love from live plants, without the tedious upkeep, is to decorate with succulents and cacti. Not only do succulents add a touch of tropical greenery to your space, they are also extremely sustainable and low maintenance as they only require watering one or two times a month.

We’ve seen succulents grow in popularity recently and are loving the unique ways people are incorporating them into their home interior. So, we’re bringing you some of our favorite ways people are decorating with succulents to inspire your own home decor.

 

Living Wreath

Living Wreath

Holiday wreaths are always lovely, but having a wreath that can be on display for the majority of the year is hard to beat. This living wreath made from succulents is a beautiful and inexpensive way to create a statement piece that will liven up any room. You can learn how to make this wreath and how to keep it alive here.

 

Terrariums

Terrariums

Terrariums were common decoration pieces in the 1970’s and have began to resurface in popularity in a modern way. You can purchase various geometric shapes and find them in different colors such as brass finishes, matte blacks, and silver. These terrariums make for the perfect succulent containers and add an eye catching element to whichever space you choose to add them to.

 

Centerpieces

Center Pieces

Succulents make beautiful centerpieces on their own and can also be added to an existing centerpiece to give it just the extra pop of color and texture that it needed.

 

Classic White

Classic white

We all tend to acquire a collection of classic white dishes and pottery over the years. Using some of those classic pieces you’ve collected as succulent planters is a great way to display your dishes in a unique and fresh way.

 

Window Boxes

window boxes

Making your own cacti and succulent arrangement is a great way to revamp your window flower boxes. You can get creative with various colors and textures and really give it your own flair.

Do you have other ways you like to decorate with succulents? Let us know in the comments!

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5 Simple Ways To Spruce Up Your Easter Get Together //wp.readers.com/blog/5-simple-ways-to-spruce-up-your-easter-get-together/ //wp.readers.com/blog/5-simple-ways-to-spruce-up-your-easter-get-together/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:22:25 +0000 //wp.readers.com/blog/?p=14265 With the arrival of April, many of us are beginning to plan our Easter meals and get togethers. As we begin to plan our menus and decor, it is tempting to turn to our tried and true recipes and decorations. However, this Easter switch things up at your table with one of these simple recipes or festive DIY decorations. Your guests are sure to be impressed and, who knows, you might just end up having a new staple decoration or recipe!

1. An eye catching place setting

Supplies: Colored napkin, coordinating ribbon, tulip

Directions: To create this warm and welcoming place setting, simply fold the napkin and place the tulip or decoration in the center. Finish by loosely tying the ribbon around the tulip and napkin. Not only will guests love being greeted by this piece, but they will also enjoy having a sweet flower to take home.

 

2. Easter bunny dessert platter


3. Festive centerpiece

4. Strawberry cream mimosa

 

5. Slow cooker pineapple glazed carrots

For the perfect Easter side dish that adds a punch of flavor, try pineapple glazed carrots.  

Ingredients: 2 lbs carrots peeled and sliced, 1 (540ml) can pineapple tidbits with juice (or about 2 cups), ½ cups brown sugar, 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, ¾ tsp. salt, 2 tbsp. cornstarch

Directions:

  • In a medium bowl, combine pineapple with juice, sugar, vinegar, salt, and cornstarch until combined.
  • Add carrots to slow cooker. Pour pineapple over top and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until tender. Serve.

 

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