Sometimes it’s nice to let go of the big picture and focus on the little one.
Like a tiny plant.
Decorated in mini Christmas lights.
Planted in a little thrifted creamer.
You get the idea?
So I made instant plans to plant another tiny plant for Christmas like I did last year with the succulent in a mug.
And then….. and then I saw the mini lights. They were on sale for $1.62. Mine!
So I got home and considered reusing last year’s mug… but the mug was too big for this little tiny plant. So, I brought out this too-small creamer which I rarely even use because of its size. Perfect.
It’s a zebra cactus, by the way. It’s a succulent which is slow-growing and often thought to be a type of aloe. It’s officially a Christmas cactus now. At least in my house!
It’s now sitting by the recliner with some old books and a snow globe. Looking quite festive!
I just can’t get enough of it! For just about $6 (if you count the cost of the thrifted creamer), this would make a sweet gift for a teacher, co-worker, hostess, or anyone who happens to love tiny plants!
Now please cross your fingers that I don’t kill this one too!
Amy W says
December 18, 2013 at 10:41 amHa, I really love this sweet little christmas cactus with the lights! So so adorable. Love for you to stop by our Link it or Lump it party and share with everyone!
http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2013/12/link-it-or-lump-it-party-18.html
Thalita says
December 18, 2013 at 12:57 pmThanks so much, Amy! I definitely linked up! I’ll have to add you to my Link Party page!
Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says
December 18, 2013 at 8:30 pmAw, this lil guy is so adorable! And you’ve dressed him up so nicely, I’m starting to wonder if the evergreen tree is on the outs and the zebra-slash-Christmas-cactus is the new hot plant item!
Thalita says
December 19, 2013 at 10:49 amHAHAHAHAHA That would be interesting… especially since these are SUPER slow-growing! But seriously, if that creamer was paint-dipped and I put some some pebbles on top to hide the dirt, this has serious gifting potential!!! Hmmmm… the wheels are turning…
Raven Corwin, aka Meggie says
December 19, 2013 at 12:34 amThey’re addicting, aren’t they?! Cute, Thalita. I love “little touches” like this. It brings everything together.
Thalita says
December 19, 2013 at 10:50 amI had an inkling you might like this ;)
the cape on the corner says
December 19, 2013 at 4:22 pmtotally thought it was an aloe. super cute with the lights, he’s so festive. he’s a he, right? totally looks like one.
Thalita says
December 20, 2013 at 9:43 amI thought it was aloe too!!! And it’s definitely a “he”… Not sure why, but it works!! :)
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
December 29, 2013 at 10:52 pmAwww :) He looks so cute next to the owl snowglobe!
Thalita says
December 30, 2013 at 11:54 amNot gonna lie, I do love those two together. :)