How to Live a Healthier Life
- Kristen Bolllinger
- Apr 16, 2018
- 3 min read
Spring is the perfect time to add some fresh flowers succulents, or plants to your home!
And MORE is MORE, and every room of the house can take plants: bathrooms are great for orchids liking humid environment, kitchens are ideal to grow herbs, living room can host fresh flowers for a bright accent, and bedrooms are the perfect place for air cleaning plants!
In this week's blog post, I will show you some trendy and creative ways on how to add some nature in your home in the spirit of the impending EARTH DAY, April 22nd!
Nature doesn't stop at plants- natural elements such as pebbles, woods, grasses, natural fabrics, essential oils... are great NATURAL elements you can add to your home to renew your contact with our planet... You can achieve a SPA RETREAT easily with a few affordable natural accents.
Check out an article on the benefits of incorporating nature in your home here!
1. Rocks & Crystals
Rocks are an EASY and AFFORDABLE way to bring nature into your home. Rocks and crystals are all the rage right now so hop on the trend!
DISPLAY YOUR ROCKS AND CRYSTALS
-Display them in a glass table -Buy a cool shadow box or other unique shelf (Checkout Free People, Urban outfitters, Earthbound, or other trendy places for buying options)
- Just use any shelf or bookcase you already have
DIY ROCK PHOTO STAND
This is a really unique and creative way to incorporate nature and display your favorite photos all in one!
-Steps for this DIY and more here
Also checkout a cute and innovative DIY Air Plant Display in Rose Quartz by Adoreblest here.
2. Wood
WOOD FLOORS
Yes, wood floors are more pricey and hard to maintain but they are totally worth it! They add the aspect of nature while keeping a clean and contemporary look!
DIY DRIFTWOOD PROJECTS
- DIY your own driftwood--Directions here.
- Painted driftwood wall art--Sustain My Craft Habit - Hanging jewelry holder-- Steps and more wood DIYS check out Brit + Co
- Wood Photo Display-- Steps and more wood DIYS check out Decorating Your Small Space
3. Essential Oils & Incense
Essential Oils are possibly one of the healthiest natural elements you can use in your home!
DIY YOUR OWN ESSENTIAL OILS
BUYING OPTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL OILS AND DIFFUSERS
1. Target
2. Art Naturals (my personal favorite! )
3. Amazon
5. Checkout this post on Recipes for Essential Oils with the best diffusers for under $20
BUYING OPTIONS FOR INCENSE
1. Amazon (obviously)
2. Gonesh
My personal favorite place to get trendy incense holders / burners is Earthbound!
Check out the benefits of burning incense here.
4. Greenery
Plants are obviously the best way to incorporate natural elements into your home. It also has endless benefits to your health!
Check out my blog post #Greenisthenewblack to see more health benefits and DIYS of adding greenery and plant life into your home!
Quick video below on the benefits of plant life in your home!
INDOOR HANGING HERB GARDEN
Not only is this bringing in natural elements into your home, but it is also a creative way to grow fresh herbs for the healthiest of cooking!
DIY Steps here.
DIY YOUR OWN DREAM TERRARIUM
A great way to get creative and create something completely personal, unique, and something no one else has!
DIY steps by: wonderhowto
5. QUICK TIPS to incorporate NATURAL ELEMENTS into your home
USE EARTHY COLOR TONES USE PLANT PATTERNED FABRIC
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NDOOR MINI FOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE TAPESTRY
(Earthbound Trading/ Amazon) (Amazon has the best deals)
Checkout some of my favorite blogposts for more ideas and inspiration on adding natural elements to your home:
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