This past Sunday, David and I checked out the local farmer’s market just a couple blocks away from where we live and got some fresh flowers for our apartment. We enjoy having plants around because they really help to open up & add vibrance (especially on gloomy days) to any home. Plus, they always look great in photos! I have also found that adding a small plant or two on my desk/working space gives me a sense of a fresh start everyday and motivation to grow and make a new day great.
For those of you looking for some #homeinspo, consider these plants to add to your living space!
1. BAMBOO PLANTS
Okay, there’s no reason why this is #1 (btw, none of these plants are in order in terms of favoritism, simply because I love all of these and probably will have them all in my home at one point or another!). BUT, having been raised in a traditional Asian family, I’ve pretty much grown up with these guys! Bamboo plants definitely add a nice flair of greenery to a home. I have a small bamboo plant in the shape of a heart that Potter got me two years ago that is still going strong in our kitchen at the moment! The ones that resemble trees (as pictured above) look great in bigger living spaces such as the living room. The best part about bamboo plants is that they are super low-maintenance and last a looooooong time.
2. SUCCULENTS
I was first attracted to succulents seeing them in so many photos of lookbook campaigns. Random, I know. But hey, we all get our inspiration from somewhere! I personally prefer little succulents that can be hung on walls, ceilings, or just placed in small pots and placed on a ledge beside a big window. Succulents look amazing in photos and are great props for product photography.
3. HYDRANGEAS
Not only do these babies do a great job of adding vibrancy to wherever they’re placed, they are plants with more volume, which really helps to add a statement to any room. They can be placed on a coffee table in the living room on top of a few of your favorite magazines or books, or even in the bathroom for a bit of color. They are a photogenic bunch, too!
4. DAISIES
Daisies have been a long-time favorite. They look beautiful in hair… and the versatile look makes it ideal for anywhere from the bedroom to the living room. For some reason, I like having daisies in the kitchen in front of the window. From my experience, the kitchen area can get pretty dark at times and the white daisies really help to add a pop!
5. PINK CARNATIONS
Remember those Valentine-gram days when your secret lover would send you pink carnations and have them delivered to you at school? Those days are not over! Surprise your lover with some carnations and liven up his/her workspace!
6. ROSES
Ah, roses… a timeless favorite! I hate how quickly they die, but nonetheless, I still love them. They’re available in many different colors, so you can always switch up depending on your mood. They’re not only great as home decor, they also smell really good & are heavenly in a bathtub filled with warm water & your favorite bubble bath for a therapeutic spa day. When they’re starting to wilt, I like to take the roses and dry them upside down. Then, I’ll hang them up on the wall like decor! It gives off a nice vintage feel that I adore.
7. ARTIFICIAL PLANTS
If you’re not home much or don’t have time to care for plants, you could most definitely consider adding some artificial plants of your choice to add a bit of vibrancy and freshness to your home. They won’t smell nice like real flowers, but at least they won’t die! I also prefer to use artificial plants on the dining table because it adds a bit of flair without me having to worry about cleaning up any mess or any plant residues getting into my food when it’s meal time!
Do you have any plant(s) that you love to have in your home? I’m always welcome to suggestions! 🙂
104 Responses
Great post, lady! Love flowers (real or fake) in my home.
xo, Maria
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Thanks love! Your home is literally a heaven! Do you have any personal favourites you like to have in your home? 🙂 xo
I am seriously considering putting plants/flowers in my room. This post gave me something to think about. Great post, Sharon! 🙂
You definitely should, Richel! Thank you so much for reading. I’m really happy that this post has provided you with some inspiration 🙂 xo
I love hydrangeas!!! They’re my fave to add to my home ❤️
I love them too, especially the blue and pink ones!
Great choices! I have some roses drying on the wall right now too 🙂 like minds think alike! xo
Haha yay! Thanks for reading, Jasmin x
Great picks – I love bamboo and any succulent or cactus — so easy to care for!
-Clarissa @ The View From Here
I couldn’t agree more! Glad you like my picks xo
I totally have no green thumb when it comes to plants, even succulents! I can’t even keep those alive so I actually buy fresh flowers often since I love the look of them. They totally brighten up the room and even my mood. Thanks for sharing these flowers and plant ideas! xoxo, Christine
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LOL!!! Speaking of no green thumb, my succulent just died -___- so I’m with you girl! LOL. I’m the same way — I just keep buying when they die. Especially on a gloomy day like today, pretty plants really help brighten up a living space 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Christine! xo
wonderful post, make us want to decorate more!
Thank you babes! x
I love plants! I think they’re such an easy and inexpensive way to decorate your apartment. I love all your choices, especially the succulents and and bamboo plants!
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Yes! So true 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Mariann! xo
I love plants, cacti mostly cause that is what usually survives lol but I also like artificial flowers they add such a nice touch 🙂 xx
Haha!! I’m with you girl! Thanks for reading xo
I LOVE plants in my room! I love little succulents for my window-sill and bigger plants like hydrangeas are so cute at a desk. I can’t live without them and I really think they liven up a room!
Robyn xo
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I love succulents too! Hydrangeas make the best photo props too haha 🙂
Hi girlie – I totally agree!!! I love adding plants to my room/home. It’s actually INSANE what a difference in the best of ways it makes. Lovely read. Thanks for sharing. Xx
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Hi babe! Thanks for stopping by and reading. I couldn’t agree more 🙂 Especially on a gloomy day like today, bright plants help a lot!
Love love love fresh flowers! I always have daisies around but I’m thinking of adding bamboo now too!
Yes! It’s supposed to give good luck too… 🙂
Roses are a classic fave! I just went to get some fresh flowers at the farmer’s market this past weekend as well 🙂
Couldn’t agree more! So glad you were able to get some fresh flowers too 🙂
I can only do artificial plants since I am quite challenged when it comes to caring for real ones… haha! Thanks for sharing love x
Lol! No judgment… I’m the same way 😉
I don’t have enough plants in my home. I have a few herbs in the patio but definitely need to get some air purifying indoor plants. Great post. :]
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Thanks, Carmen! Hope this post inspired you to go plant shopping 🙂 hehe
Excellent post! I love plants myself and my favourite are hydrangeas, I have two bushes and clip them and have them all over the place, inside and out!
I love hydrangeas a lot too!
My favorite plants at home are succulents – partly because I do not have a green thumb and succulents are very forgiving! I also love they way they look – they’re really cheerful. Your post is lovely – gorgeous photos. Tweeting to share.
Lol! I am the same way! Even succulents don’t survive very long under my care. I just like to keep getting fresh flowers as they go out haha. Thanks for reading and sharing babe! xo
I always feel healthier having plants in my house!
Kari
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Yes! Me too 🙂
Great options! Thanks for the decorating inspo. Will definitely refer to this post as I decorate my new house with my husband in time for the holidays. xoxo
Good luck decorating the new house! Sounds like so much fun! xx
Love carnations! Those pink ones are so pretty! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Desiree! Hope your day is going well xo
I have like one plant in our house! I really need to add more! These are great suggestions!
Haha yes! Plants are great to have 🙂 Glad you liked the suggestions xoxo
I love daisy’s and succulents! I think I need to add some bamboo!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Bamboo is a great plant to have and super low-maintenance which I love 🙂
Great post, I absolutely love all of these! My favorites are definitely the Hydrangeas and the Roses 🙂 I always try to buy fresh flowers for the house and workplace…they can totally light up a room!
xoxo,
Fe
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My faves are roses and hydrangeas too! Like minds think alike 😉 hehe x
I’m a total sucker for succulents (no word pun intended!). They’re not only great in pictures, but they fit my minimalistic Scandinavian home so well 😀 And besides that, they’re hard to kill. Haha.
Thanks for some plant inspo!
xoxo
Thomas
LOL! I can always count on you to put a smile on my face, Thomas! I couldn’t agree more. I’d love to see your Scandinavian home! Always been curious as to what one of those looked like. Meanwhile I’m here living in an apartment in LA. Boooooring! Haha
Nice Rose,Sharon I totally love flowers. Thanks for this post. Xox
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Thank you for stopping by and for reading, Chelsea! xo
Great post! I prefer the bamboo because I have such a dreadful green thumb and seem to kill everything 🙁 I really need to update my home with some large floor plants, like bamboo to give it more life. Thanks for sharing <3
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Thank you, Sydney! LOL I just killed my succulent so I know that pain. Luckily the plants at our local Home Depot are really affordable so I don’t feel too bad 😉 lol!
Wow! Fantastic write up, I love flowers!
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Thank you, Tessy! x
I love this post. I am big fan of flowers and I love plants! Love it.
Thanks, Renata! I’m so happy to hear you love it 🙂
This post was great! I personally love succulents and bamboo has always been an essential plant in my home 🙂
XO Jenn
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Thanks, Jenn! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
i love the SUCCULENTS!!! i totally need to get some for my place =)
xx
Jessie
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Yes! They are the best and so affordable at Home Depot 🙂
Plants definitely brighten up my day and make me more productive since I work from home. Great choices!
They do the same for me too! Thanks for reading, Ellen.
I have been known to murder plants. That’s why my friend Wendy got me a crochet’ed cactus! It will definitely never die!
Angie
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OMG! A crochet cactus sounds amazing! Where did she get it? Because I know I need one too! I just managed to kill my succulent -___- Haha!
I always love your fashion posts but also love when you write about yourself and home decor/food! Great post Sharon.
Aw thank you so much, Lauren! I appreciate your love and support <3 xoxo
I love having plants and fresh blooms at our place. It makes it seem so homey and relaxing <3 Hope you're having a great week so far babe!
xx,
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Same here! Thanks, Aiko! Hope you’re having a splendid week as well <3
I’m all for the artificial plants! Been house sitting my parents house this summer, mostly to take care of the dog and the plants… result: one healthy dog and plenty of dead flowers.
I remember to water them once for three months. The plastics still look amazing 😉
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LOL! You’re too funny Sofia. I’m with you though — artificial plants are so much easier to care for!
Love this post, having plants indoors really lifts my mood! Especially love having little succulents everywhere, so cute! xo Rubi
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Yes!! Couldn’t agree more 🙂 Thanks for stopping by xx
I would definitely love to have bamboo. It looks gorgous indoors. 🙂
XoXo Noma
It definitely does girl! Thanks for stopping by xo
All such beautiful flowers and plants! I like peonies too 🙂
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Ohhhh! How could I forget peonies!? They are amazing!!! Thanks for reminding me 😉
Thanks for sharing this lovely post! I love plants and flowers in my home!
xo Yvonne
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Thanks babe! Glad you liked it 🙂
Love this! I have a huge variety of succulents in my home and I agree they makes for great photos!
Thanks, Jake! Glad you like the post 🙂
Yes, girl! Not only do I love this but husband would too! I’m not a big fan of huge plants indoors because I have this ridiculous irrational fear of bugs indoors and I associate large plants in the house with them for NO REASON AT ALL. lol Funny because I love to hike and be in the field…
The hubs usually buys me flowers, but hydrangeas are also another favorite of mine. I’ve been wanting to hit the flower market in LA, so it’s on my list when I get back. ?
Xo,
Miki
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I haven’t been to the flower market yet in LA either and want to check it out soon! Lucky you, you get flowers on the regular from the hubs! That’s always nice 🙂 hehe thanks for stopping by babe x
I love this post! I am plant & flower lover 🙂
thank you for inspiration.. xoxo, Gina
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Thanks, Gina! Glad you like it 🙂
I totally love flowers! And in fact I always buy flowers every weekend just to add decorations to our room and of course I love the smell.. Hmmmm..
xoxo,
Katrina | Instagram: @katrinaisha
Ohhhh! That is a great routine! I think I’ll be doing the same after discovering a farmer’s market just down the street from my place haha. Every Sunday!! 🙂
I love having plants in the house and those hydrangeas look so pretty!
Unfortunately, I am not very good at looking after them and they have a tendency to die on me! (I even managed to kill a cactus!)
Perhaps I should stick to artificial ones….
Julia x
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I’m not either! LOL! I somehow killed my succulent not long ago 🙁 luckily they are pretty affordable and easily replaceable at Home Depot (does that sound bad?) HAHA!
Such a great article !
Love all theses plants, it’s so lovely
But artificials are pretty useful, it lasts forever. ☺
xx,
Margot
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Thanks, Margot! So true! 🙂
What a great post! I absolutely LOVE hydrangeas. They’re one of my favorite flowers! I definitely want to add some succulents around the house too. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Love, Lindsey
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Thank you, Lindsey! Glad you enjoyed the post. Happy weekend!!
Lovely post Sharon! I love to have all kinds of plants in my home! A complete must!! xox, Adelina
http://thecharmingolive.com
Thanks, Adelina! Plants are definitely a must in a home 🙂
Really cool post, but sadly all that I can take care of are cacti! I once got a beautiful red rose, and of course, I forgot all about the fact that I should water it. After one week, it was already too late for that, oops! 😀
Xx, Lora | http://www.cherrycolastyle.com
LOL! I’m pretty bad at remembering to water my plants too… they’re so pretty to have but I think artificial flowers are probably best for me.
Love this post!! Such great advice..all these plants are so beautiful! xx, gracie
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Thanks love!
I love the Hydrangeas , they are very pretty when placed in the centre of the room on the table. Great post .
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Thank you for reading!
Very nice and fresh post 🙂 I am not sure if I go tommorow buying some of plants to home but I am sure that your post makes positive vibes. I love flowers and have also some home btw.
Kisses my dear 🙂
Katharine-fashionisbeautiful
Thanks, Katharine! Hope your week is going well 😉
Hi Sharon! Loved this post! So sad that I don’t have so much space at home, maybe I’ll add a little succulent at my desk at work heh!
xoxo, Chloe
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Thanks, Chloe! Glad to hear you liked the post xx