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BY JEN BISWAS, PAISLEY + SPARROW I’m in the camp of “more is more” when it comes to plants and live by the 3 plants per room rule (at a minimum!). It can be hard to break into becoming a plant lady (or man) so here are some tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way.
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A Good Plant Parent 1. START EASY Don’t start out with a picky, high maintenance plant or you’ll lose your confidence. A plant like a pothos is a great place to start. It doesn’t require a lot of light, is ok if it’s neglected a bit and is super easy to propagate!
2. CLEAN YOUR AIR Many plants help clean the air and remove toxins. Try out a snake plant that removes 107 known air pollutants AND produces a ton of oxygen at night. These are great for bedrooms!
3. PICK BLOOMS Want a plant that blooms? Try a lipstick plant! These gorgeous plants produce beautiful red blooms that look like tubes of lipstick. From Top to Bottom: Umbrealla Plant, Snake Plant, Lipstick Plant 15
>> These clients weren’t planning to move. In fact, they had recently completed a gorgeous remodel at their Minneapolis-St. Paul home. But this lakefront property and all the possibilities it held for time spent with their adult children and grandchildren were too good to pass up. 26
The Kitchen: Before vs. After >> The Magnolia Home Swedish Farm Kitchen Island is modeled after a well-worn piece from a traditional European farmhouse. It offers additional work space in the U-shaped kitchen, but can also move out of the way when needed. The Sunwashed Riviera Counter Stools from Serena & Lily, the dining area pendant, and the white oak band on the range hood echo the warm finish of the island. Lighting over the kitchen sink, the Lander Antique Bronze Sconce from Crate & Barrel, pairs with our signature Jet Mist granite countertops in a rich black finish.
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Clean Mama Quarterly GRAB THE SUMMER 2020 EDITION Enjoying the season means taking some time to appreciate the different aspects of the season. I find that this helps me slow down so I have time to do some of the things that are really important. You know the things that make life fun and memorable and help stretch time a bit? Let’s do more of those. That’s a perfect reminder for the summer! If you are finding yourself looking for ways to really slow down, try doing some things that take a bit of time. Cooking a meal, baking a loaf of bread, gardening, cleaning and decluttering a troublesome area in your home. If you’re looking for even more guidance, I have the Clean Mama Quarterly - it’s a seasonal guide to slowing down and enjoying the season. Click the link on the right to purchase! 38
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