Class Gone Green
Picture a chandelier. Fairytale-conditioned minds immediately envision large, intricate structures of extravagant gold designs and crystal embellishments. However, these elaborate visions don’t generally include a twisted mass of ropes or a bunch of glass orbs with candles – or plants.
Yes, plants, air plants, to be exact. These little rarities require only air, and a 10-minute bath once a week, then they’re all prepped to enhance whatever space you decide to grace with their presence. Just don’t try and turn them on; they aren’t traditional “chandeliers”— they actually don’t make the greatest light source.
Acquiring the needed materials is a fairly simple process. Don’t shy away because you think you lack the artistic ability or the monetary resources necessary to fashion such a fancy embellishment. If you can tie a few knots and transfer a plant from one container to another, you can handle this project. Also, the approximate cost of one tea-light holder, one air plant, and twine is around $8. So unless you plan on raising an army of air plants in your living room, this isn’t a wallet-killer.
The finished product resembles more of a hanging garden than a chandelier. Depending on how you decide to distribute the orbs and hang the ropes, it can be a tame, elegant room finisher or a wild, jungle centerpiece. It all depends on your personality and preference.
Pick up some dirt-defying plants and tea-light holders and start twisting some twine. You’ll have a unique masterpiece in minutes, and a convenient conversation starter for months.