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Decorating With Orchids
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Do You Decorate With Orchids?

For years, my experience with orchids was spotty at best.
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For years, my experience with orchids was spotty at best. Oftentimes they died shortly after blooming, and I never had any that rebloomed. But three years ago I was given an orchid that has, since that time, rebloomed eight times, and just this past week, another orchid displayed three new flowers. When I met with gardening expert Flora Grubb last week, she told me that the real secret to orchids is to leave them alone: don't repot them, and once they find a sunny spot that they like, leave them there. Apparently I'd been heeding this advice through simple laziness. Hey, if it works, why change?


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How to Plant Orchids in Glass Terrarium Vases
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How-To: Display Orchids in Terrariums

Orchids are a beautiful, allergy-friendly choice for brightening up your home, but this pretty plant can be difficult to keep.
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How to Plant Orchids in Glass Terrarium Vases

Orchids are a beautiful, allergy-friendly choice for brightening up your home, but this pretty plant can be difficult to keep. They have a fine line when it comes to moisture — soaking them takes time and space, and the best way to kill an orchid is to overwater it. Planting your orchids in terrariums is the no-hassle solution for keeping the picky flower around for a long time. Not only is it an attractive and professional looking display, you can also put several orchids in one container to save on space. This technique only takes about 20 minutes to complete, and you'll cut down how much you need to feed your plant to about once every few months. No, I'm not joking. Want to learn how to display your orchids in terrariums?

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Singapore Names Orchid After Frida Giannini, Gucci Announces Children's Line
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Singapore Names Orchid After Frida Giannini, Gucci Announces Children's Line

Frida Giannini took her first trip to Singapore this week to officiate the opening of a revamped Gucci flagship and while there, experienced the honor of having an orchid named after her.
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Frida Giannini took her first trip to Singapore this week to officiate the opening of a revamped Gucci flagship and while there, experienced the honor of having an orchid named after her. (Rihanna and Princess Diana also have special blooms named for them in Singapore.) The Paravanda Frida, a white flower with fuchsia tips, was the inspiration for limited-edition bags only available in Singapore to benefit a local children’s charity. While in China, Giannini also announced plans to launch a children's line for Gucci this June, first in Italy and then in 40 worldwide stores.

Etsy Finds: Orchid Oasis
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Etsy Finds: Orchid Oasis

Orchids are some of my favorite flowers and make beautiful houseplants.
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Etsy Finds: Orchid Oasis

Orchids are some of my favorite flowers and make beautiful houseplants. But their delicate shapes and colors also translate really well to housewares and artwork, making an ideal purchase for those lacking a green thumb. From orchid pillows and paintings to orchids made from felt and recycled materials, check out my slideshow to see orchids in every form.

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Love It or Hate It? Orchid Urinals
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Love It or Hate It? Orchid Urinals

After seeing the two person toilet and the toilet/washing machine, and even Leonardo DiCaprio's eco-fabulous toilet, I didn't think there could be any more innovation in the bathroom.
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After seeing the two person toilet and the toilet/washing machine, and even Leonardo DiCaprio's eco-fabulous toilet, I didn't think there could be any more innovation in the bathroom. But, that's just silly, right? Of course there could be. San Francisco artist Clark Sorensen's Orchid Urinal Sculptures ($7500) are innovative, one-of-a-kind, beautiful, and fully-functional! Beat that.