DIY Cactus Terrarium: A touch of Venice Beach

After an inspireful walk around the Venice  canals in Los Angeles, I was looking to bring a little bit of Venice Beach in my home: a cactus terrarium.

Cactus terrarium

I am very sensitive to interior design and by the Californian vegetation. Venice canals are a concentrate of modernism: diversified architecture, perfect balance between vegetation and garden furnitures.

Since I have moved to Los Angeles, I love seeing cactus and succulents every day. If you are on Abbott Kinney in Venice, you will find numerous succulents and cactus pots. It is very stylish, and I enjoy seeing it every time.

It is very easy to have your own cactus terrarium.  However the prices are very different from a store to another store. I wanted to create and select my own plants. So I decided to look to different home decor companies and florists. Here below my results to create your amazing DIY cactus terrarium.

West Elm for the stylish terrarium

I looked for a cactus pots and I found the perfect cube terrarium at West Elm. I love the glass and metals, and it looks very architectural. If you don’t know West Elm, check them out they have amazing modern home decor products. Also 90% of West Elm’s designs are made in-house and they have an amazing selection of fair-trade products.

Orchard Supply for the succulents

For the plants, I love the selection of cactus and succulents at Orchard Supply. The price point is very reasonable and those plants last.

To make it prettier, I also bought some black pebbles. Ground  is from my garden.

I am super proud of my DIY cactus pot, it was super easy to do!

Selection of terrarium

Venice Beach inspirations

Who can resist to the beauty of Venice Canals? I felt so inspired by those gardens.

Location: Venice Canals Los Angeles / Photograph: Julia Comil

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