I've been collecting tea cup trios (cup, saucer and plate) for years. I've got quite a collection going but not much space to display them. I'm on a de-cluttering bent at the moment so a couple of weeks ago I went through my collection and decided to let some of them go. For those I'm keeping, there are a few special and favourites on display in my art deco sideboard.
What to do with the rest? Well, I've recently discovered miniature gardens as an extension of my fascination with (and plan to create one for my little girl) fairy gardens. So, what better way to get started than by using my tea cups. For now, I've planted some lovely little succulents and will see if I can keep those hardiest of hardy plants alive while I work on my fairy and miniature garden ideas.
- Dump a little potting mix in the cup.
- Pop in a succulent.
- Spread some bonsai stones over the exposed dirt.
- Enjoy!
Using the bonsai stones really made the plants stand out. You can see the difference below.
I've got a lead on where I can get a load of succulents for free so if this happens, I'll invest in the right potting mix and drill drainage holes when I plant the rest of my little tea cup succulents. For now, I'm enjoying them sitting on top of my art deco sideboard.
It was a super cheap project as well. The cups I already had, the potting mix I already had. The succulents were $5 or $6 each and the bonsai stones for $6 for a bag that will give me enough for about 10 cups. The outcome is that I get to display more of my collection.
I would like to add some more plants to my home. What do you suggest that is easy to look after and doesn't need lots of direct sunlight?
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