Haircut

So, the fiddle leaf fig tree finally got a hair cut.  My new fiddle leaf fig expert friend, Al, helped me with all my questions about the tree.  We moved it to the far corner of our dining room - not the ideal spot for it...but he is honestly SO big, we don't have a perfect spot for him in this room.  But...this will do :)  I gave him a trim, and are going to hope for the best.

Before - this actually doesn't even do justice to just how big and unruly he was!

The tree also got a new pretty basket - this one is the Basay basket from Crate and Barrel - half the price of the PB look alike.  

And some sheet moss too...this came in a bag instead of getting it fresh b/c I haven't found anywhere that carries the fresh stuff.

All the cuttings are providing my 'fresh' greenery fix.  It may not be fresh flowers, but this will do - and maybe they will root if I am lucky!

I hope the tree likes its new home :)

Baskets - love vs. practicality

Okay, so, I had a coupon and gift card for PB, and I caved on the basket...however, then I went to Ikea, and found this one. Definitely not as great as the beachcomber basket, but for large difference in price, maybe it could grow on me...

Hopefully Sean will help me get the big fat tree into the basket - or try to see if it will fit...some towns close to us are going to have weather in the 30s tonight!!


Pottery Barn version...


Ikea version