Hello EVERYONE
Yes I did tint the colors on the photo above, did I get your attention?
I have been working on this
project for so long and I have been excited to show you. Why, because it is easy and simple and
so pretty. This is what we just love here at Sette Design.
For interior spaces I love see a little splash of real greenery, "let’s bring the
outdoors inside" idea. These
Rosemary Topiaries are lovely because you can cook with them when you want, use
them to make the room smell fresh and have the pleasure of the structure of a topiary. I understand these are not classic
topiary shapes (hardly you say!), yet what I like about them is the free form
growth. To me this is
a modern take on country style. As they grow you can cut and form them as you like.
Sette Design faux painted dresser |
All I did was cut off some branches
from a friend’s big bush. I tried
to find branches that already had a three-prong branch. I put them in a vase of water for a few
days, then I dunked the ends in honey (as a root compound), then I put the branch
directly into the soil. I
don’t know if the honey works as a root compound for rosemary but it does work
for roses so I gave it a try.
Sette Design Rosemary branches |
Sette Design planter in chalk paint |
I trimmed away the leaves from the steam. Then I propped the rosemary up
straight with paintbrushes and the wire we have here in Italy to close the
bread bag. Any piece of wire or
ribbon will work fine. Sometimes I
use a heavy stone to keep it growing in the right direction.
I found that about ¼ of the
branches just didn’t take root. So
plant a bunch of them to be sure to have success.
Sette Design Growing Rosemary Topiaries |
Good luck, tell me if you give
it a try and if they come out pretty.
If you start now you might have
a little Rosemary Topiary to decorate for Christmas time. It would be a splendid gift to give.
Sette Design |
Cheers,
Natalie
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Looks gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. These beauties would make wonderful gifts!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
Kim @ Curtain Queen Creates
Love them. Would look so pretty sitting on a window sill.
ReplyDeleteMary @ Orphans With Makeup