Thanks! I’ve only seen the full size trees at Bachman’s before and the price + my ability to kill most things made it a no go. Let’s hope for IKEA.

Hey Shavonda, I am so excited for spring I can barely stand it. I’m not even supposed to be saying that yet, so I’ll just shut up about it. If you do get a maiden hair fern I want you to know they are tricky. Read the label and try and find a spot for them in your home that has indirect light and is away from drafty windows or hot dry radiators. Water them every few days to keep the soil damp. They like those conditions best..

sorry….Maiden’s Hair fern.

Hey Lea! I had a hard time finding a FF forever too, now I see them everywhere. The next time it’s above 30º visit Bachman’s on Lyndale, Tonkadale in Minnetonka or if you’re lucky Ikea will have small FFs. Bachman’s and Tonkadale have them in different sizes and prices, from a small $35 plant to a huge $300 tree. If you are able to find one when they are in stock at Ikea, you can grab one for $12.99. They start out small, but get big fast. My Ikea FF was a foot and a half when I bought it last year and is now over 4′ tall. Good luck!

Hi Carolina, Thank you so much! I’m glad you found me. I wish I could point you in the right direction for the dark graphic rug we currently have in the living room, but it’s from Ikea, circa 2010 – totally discontinued. In case you wanna search ebay for it, it’s called “Jorun”. Sorry I don’t have better news for you. Regarding the Soukish rug (it’s RugsUSA knock off). It’s been great. The shedding lasted about 6 months, but is done now. I still can’t run the vacuum over it without having to empty the canister after. I have it up in our bedroom now, but will be moving it downstairs again after I have it cleaned this spring. I am so glad to see you around here on the reg!

Hi Angela, I’m so glad you found me! Yes, plants are seriously the best, everything is better now. Thanks for taking the time to look around, hope to see you around again!

Hey Lexy, I’ve heard them called “Snake Plant” too, I like both names. I hate to admit it, but I have already killed one of the ferns, that didn’t take long, did it? They do make a difference, I wish they weren’t such babies though.

Hey Michele, good thinking on the guy gift – that plant is fool proof. It’s a Canon 17-40mm L series! My first real fancy lens, so excited to share more about it in an upcoming post.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

I found the same Franco Albini ottoman super randomly on craigslist for $20! Affordable ones are hard to find, so keep your eyes peeled in all the usual consignment/resale places.

Hey Sarah, I was able to pick it up at a consignment store but you can find them on ebay or etsy too. It’s designed by Franco Albini, if you search for “Franco Albini Ottoman” you should be able to find one for sale.

Hey Caroline! Thank you – I’m so glad you found me. Living in a warmer climate sounds really nice right about now, I’m so jealous.