3. Mason jar obsession
We all know what a Mason jar is. We have seen it everywhere, from girls who used to drink smoothies from these jars to the wedding industry and the “farmhouse” aesthetic.
This jar was named after the American tinsmith John Landis Mason, who invented it in 1858. It is a molded glass jar, that is regularly used in home canning, in order to preserve food.
For over 20 years, mason jars have been seen as the magic answer to all home needs. They served as salad containers, soap dispensers, smoothie cups, candle holders, soup bowls, and the list can go on.
Nowadays, however, people still feel the need to use mason jars everywhere. Some artisans started to transform the mason jars into hand-crafted vases, but we believe that they should go where they belong: in the kitchen!
I have a corner by my fireplace where a fake palm would be ideal to go with the Hawaiian blue and green upholstered chair located on the other end of the room. The reason I say fake is the corner where the palm plant would be gets no light whatsoever and you don’t grow plants without light. Now what? Thanks, Mary Ann Coty
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These styles hit on the money for me. I think at one time or another I’ve used them all. And, at the time, I really liked them. However, like you said, you simply get tired of the *trend* after looking at it so many years. My happiest decor ideas have always been to use what I like so long as I’ll be able to change it in the future WITHOUT breaking the bank. Then I can really enjoy what I love at the time knowing it’s not a ever-lasting look. It’s just a moment in time!
One thing needs to be changed. Plants do not use up oxygen and put out carbon dioxide. It is the exact opposite, and it has been proven that having certain plants all through your house actually clear out contaminants and allergens. Drs actually may recommend that you put some in your bedroom, as they oxygenate and purify the air. If you wake up with headaches after sleeping with a plant in the room, you most likely have some sort of allergy go that plant. I am not saying put 25 ferns throughout your home, but having plants in your home can be quite beneficial.
I agree wth you. Plants do not take in oxygen. I wonder where they got that idea from? Plants are excellent for purifying the air. There are some plants better than others that do this job.