This pic was borrowed from yellowcabbit
Another Ficus, but slightly different.
The Ficus Microcarpa has round, green, fleshy and shiny leaves. It can be found in varying forms from shrub like to highly controlled and pruned to an exact shape. This plant is native to the isand of Okinawa and like most of the plants so far [...]
Ficus Microcarpa
Sanseveria
The Sanseveria is an interesting plant. Native to Africa, it enjoys strong (but not direct) sunlight, the leaves are green in colour and the plant in general looks like a hybrid cactus/aloe.
This plant fits into just about any interior space but those with modern or minimalistic interiors should take notice of this plant. It’s shape [...]
A must see…
Eric at modernself.com was kind enough to show off his beautiful DIY coffee table.
Part modern, part antique… all style. It’s actually totally modern but you can get the details direct from his site, heres the link.
Kentia… it’s a Palm!
I borrowed this pic from Mistress B
The Kentia is a plant that has a strong association and widely used in late 19th and early 20th century architecture. Times were changing, people were gaining freedoms, artistic expression, modern times and no interior was complete without this plant.
A plant that was used in many luxurious interiors of [...]
Scanning Microwave – A guy’s best friend!
We’ve seen the voice-recognition microwave, but how about the scanning microwave? What the heck is a scanning microwave you ask? It’s a new invention that may revolutionize the way people use microwaves. Beyond Smart has come up with a way to ensure that you never burn your popcorn again—or wrongly cook many other items.
This microwave [...]
Echinocactus Grusonii
This type of cactus is best known as “golden ball” or “golden barrel”. It originates from Mexico. It’s shape is for the most part round, spherical actually, like a ball or a dome. The entire surface is covered in strong, large, yellow needles. This gives the cactus it’s golden glow.
It’s possible for yellow flowers to [...]
Ficus Panda
The Ficus Panda a native of Japan where it is a highly revered plant. It’s leaves are round, green, fat and shiny. The Ficus Panda enjoys well lit rooms although it’s possible to keep it alive and thriving even in partial shadow.
The root structure is known to grow vigorously so you’ll be faced with more [...]