Wow! I’m seeing terrariums every where these days. Even mainstream retailers like Pottery Barn, West Elm, and CB2 are getting in on the action. What’s a terrarium you ask? Basically it’s a transparent glass container in which plants are grown. It’s also an incredibly budget friendly way to bring color and life to your decor, even if your thumbs are a color other than green. Terrariums can be personalized to fit your design style and are even a fun project to keep the kids occupied on rainy days.

{How to Create Your Own Terrarium}

1. Find yourself a container. Use glass jars, a wine decanter, vases, water pitchers, ball canning jars (you get the idea) that you already have, pick something interesting up from your nearest thrift store, or check out some of the options available from Pottery Barn, West Elm, and CB2.

2. Pick your plants…