one of my new “at home” resolutions is to be a better plant keeper. in the past two years, allison & i have brought a lot of little plants into our home–especially succulents (and many from trader joe’s, because we were charmed by their cute & colorful pots). we’ve only lost a few, but thanks to chronic pests and overdoses of sun/water, most of the survivors have been living at about 60%.
so in an attempt to save the succulents, i spent a long, messy morning last week cleaning and pruning and, in the end, cutting them up for parts. (check out this intro to propagating succulents for more step-by-steps.) currently, all the plant bits are drying on my windowsill. now i have to buy some rooting hormone (sounds a little scary) and special potting soil to get the new little plants started.
and to battle future pest attacks, i’m thinking of trying neem oil or food grade diatomaceous earth–or maybe a special plant spray from whole foods? not really sure about this. let me know if you have any ideas!
hopefully in a few weeks, our indoor plant colony will start growing again, and with some ongoing TLC, i can keep them thriving at 100%. fingers crossed…
listening to: somewhere over the rainbow by israel kamakawiwo’ole (listen)
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hello! it’s been a while, once again. and although things have been quiet here, some good little projects are in the works–and i’m excited to get back online to share more of them!
this week marked the second anniversary of life in the city of los angeles. two years ago, allison & i landed at the beach in santa monica at sunset. and wow, when i stop to think about it, the time here feels like both forever, for all the changes & ups & downs–and then, like no time at all, as it still feels like college just ended. but i’m happy to say that this ongoing california adventure has been unfolding in the best (if sometimes unexpected) ways possible. and i’m excited for year #3, whatever it has in store.
just about a year ago, i bought this keep calm poster for its upbeat message and sunny color and solid design. february is a good time of year for a cheerful pick-me-up, right? it’s based on a british poster from WWII. [poster is available here & here.]
one of my latest little “projects” is a new site for collecting the photos / words/ links that i find on the web : lillieinthecity.tumblr.com. if you ever considered blogging, then you should really check out tumblr. or at the very least, come visit me there!
more soon. xo lil
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i still have a fixation with terrariums. simple little worlds.
available at dwr.
a new-to-me LA discovery is silverlake salavage where i found an incredible collection of everything and the kitchen sink–old cabinets, tables and chairs, moldings, hardware, windows and doors, tubs, and on and on. the place is HUGE, and the collection endless and constantly changing.
i didn’t come home with anything on my first visit (a bit overwhelmed by possibility), but i will definitely be heading back soon.
Silverlake Salvage
1085 Manzanita St.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-667-2875
open daily, 11-6
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My name is Lillie Dignan. I'm a designer and maker, living and working in the Bay Area.
