Desmidorchis speciosa, formerly known as Caralluma speciosa, is a succulent plant that grows in clumps of erect or ascending, tetragonal … The post Desmidorchis speciosa appeared first on World of Succulents. Please click “Continue Reading” for a more detailed description, scientific and common names, scientific classification, origin and habitat, care tips, and photos! …
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“A comfortable home is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience.” —Sydney Smith, 1843 It is difficult to overstate the importance we humans place on “home.” I once heard a commentator speaking about the movie The Wizard of Oz. His opinion on why it has become such an iconic film was “because Dorothy’s journey is ultimately one where her entire goal is simply to return home. And that longing is true for each …
Note: This is a guest post from Myquillyn Smith of The Nesting Place and author of House Rules. What comes to mind when you think of minimalist home decorating? I used to think minimalism was a style of its own—a harsh, colorless contemporary style that worked for twentysomething bachelors with leather sofas and no drapes. To me that wasn’t pretty, but I had to admit it did sound freeing. My apologies to twentysomething bachelors and actual minimalists. I was wrong. …
In our fast-paced, modern world, time is our most precious commodity. We’re constantly juggling responsibilities, chasing dreams, and trying to make the most of every moment. But have you ever felt like your days are slipping away, consumed by activities that don’t truly enrich your life? It’s a common struggle, and the culprit is often hiding in plain sight: time killers. Time Killers are sneaky saboteurs that rob us of our quality time. They’re the distractions, the procrastination, the lack …
Echeveria ‘White One’ is a beautiful small succulent that forms rosettes of blue-green leaves with a thick layer of powdery wax, giving … The post Echeveria 'White One' appeared first on World of Succulents. Please click “Continue Reading” for a more detailed description, scientific and common names, scientific classification, origin and habitat, care tips, and photos! …
Maybe one of the most underrated skills in our world today is the ability to distinguish between wants and needs. Think about it: When was the last time you sat down to actually distinguish between the two? I’m not even sure most of us could accomplish it if we tried. Learning to be content living with just the things we need is even more difficult, but I’m not even talking about that. I’m just talking about even being able to …
Glottiphyllum nelii is a dwarf shrub with decumbent branches that bear fleshy tongue-shaped leaves arranged alternately in two opposite … The post Glottiphyllum nelii appeared first on World of Succulents. Please click “Continue Reading” for a more detailed description, scientific and common names, scientific classification, origin and habitat, care tips, and photos! …
Aloe ‘Corduroy’ is a beautiful small succulent that forms a rosette of green leaves with numerous elongated, whitish to pale yellow … The post Aloe 'Corduroy' appeared first on World of Succulents. Please click “Continue Reading” for a more detailed description, scientific and common names, scientific classification, origin and habitat, care tips, and photos! …
Whether you want to live a more minimalist life or you aspire to help others achieve that goal, I want to help. This month, I am launching two online courses. Uncluttered will help you declutter your home, while my Professional Training (Becker Method Certification) is designed to help those of you who want to get better at helping others own less. Both are important and starting later this month—though they are designed to help different people. Uncluttered: Your Step Towards …
×Graptoveria ‘Silver Star Cristata’ is a captivating succulent with tightly packed silvery-green leaves along flattened stems … The post ×Graptoveria 'Silver Star Cristata' appeared first on World of Succulents. Please click “Continue Reading” for a more detailed description, scientific and common names, scientific classification, origin and habitat, care tips, and photos! …
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