Have you jumped on the air plant bandwagon yet? I’m a bit smitten with these unique little plants that don’t require any dirt and only need sun, a bit of water, and air. Crazy, isn’t it? They look so neat and I decided I needed some in my home! I whipped up these repurposed air plant holders made from an old bed spindle and the vintage, distressed look is the perfect contrast for these spiky modern-looking plants!
I bought some old spindles {I think they were salvaged from an old headboard} at a local junk market, used pieces of them for the legs on my repurposed DIY bed tray, and decided the shape would make really cute little planters.
I cut them into even segments, all about two inches tall. The small size is perfect for these little air plants.
I spray painted the pieces with turquoise paint but left them very distressed, allowing the brown to show through for a rustic, aged look.
I drilled holes into the center of the top, about 3/4 of an inch deep, just deep enough for the base of the air plants.
Since my local stores were sold out of the plants, I bought a collection of air plants online {affiliate}. This was seriously a great way to buy them. They arrived in just a few days and looked perfect … and it saved me from running all around town to find them.
I popped the air plants into these tiny upcycled planters …
… and set them in fun spots throughout my house. Fingers crossed that I can keep them alive {wink}!
For more plant-based ideas, be sure to check out this DIY herb terrarium made from a plastic Christmas ornament …
… a whimsical pineapple succulent planter made out of a mason jar …
… and an easy succulent living wreath that would look great inside or out!
These are so gorgeous Randi. Air plants and succulents are some of my favorite plants, low maintenance beauties that just keep on giving