Updating my small apartment balcony
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- Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
- In this video I review the current furniture and plants I have on my balcony to decide what will be kept, repurposed or decluttered. I head to my local nursery to purchase a number of new plants and pots to suit the beautiful gum trees that I can see from my balcony. I spend the afternoon repotting and styling the space. I finish the day with trying out some portable rechargeable lights. I hope you enjoy it!
I warmly acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which I filmed, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. I acknowledge their profound connection to the land, and pay my respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.
Thanks for watching! For those interested in learning more about the plants on my balcony, check out my Pinterest board, www.pinterest.com.au/teawithlilibet/current-plants/balcony-plants/ ❤
Creating your own piece of heaven outside. ❤
Thanks Deanna, it does feel magical 😍
Your balcony looks absolutely gorgeous! You have chosen such beautiful plants, pots and decor. 💕
Thanks Andee 😍
Your balcony seemes so tranquil and a lovely place to dream. Loved all the new plants and lights. They look like mushrooms.
Thanks Emma, I must admit I'm really enjoying the new splendour! 😍
Cozy
Thanks Therese 😍
Your balcony looks gorgeous! What unique and beautiful native plants. Please share when they bloom. Wow, the maiden hair fern is beautiful. Love how you decorate the wood shelf unit...so cute. The lights bring a nice touch of coziness to the evening.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Donna, there will be a bit of a learning cure with the new plants! I can't take credit for the maiden hair as it is brand new. I'm told they can do well outside in this climate. So am really hoping I can keep it beautiful and thriving. 😍
Your balcony looks great!!
Thank you!! 😍
I live in an apartment in Connecticut, US and LOVE having a balcony! It is my favorite “room” 😊 Yours is lovely! 😍
Thanks Nancy! I'm so glad you have a lovely space of your own to enjoy 😍
This is such a beautiful & peaceful extinction of your home 🤗🫶🏾.
Thanks Felicia! It does feel like another room, which is handy because its such a small apartment! 😍
It’s SO beautiful! You are so lucky. You can leave your plants out in the winter? I live in New York State and nothing can stay out on my patio, winter is tough here. It does make me extra grateful when summer comes.
Thanks Laura! Of course, you have much harsher winters than we have in Melbourne. I've chosen plants that should do ok in this climate. But am still getting to know the balcony space and where best to keep each plant. 😍
Beautiful transformation. I love your idea to choose some Australian natives, I hadn't thought of that. We have a beautiful prostrate banksia next to our fish pond and it is looking stunning right now. I'd love to have a pot of something similar. What's your secret to keeping your maiden hair fern looking so large and healthy? I also love your lights. Where do you find them?
Yes, the maiden hair fern is gorgeous! The lights were a nice touch and brought such a cozy feel during the evening.
Thanks Rena! How lovely, I had no idea there were so many different types of banksia. I hope mine will flower next year. The maiden hair is brand new. So I can't claim credit for its current state. But am determined to keep it alive as long as I can. I got most of the lights on sale at Bunnings. But I'll probably return them, as they don't stay charged for very long. It might be a bit of trial and error till I get the right ones. 😍
@@donnab8010 Thank you. The lights have made a huge difference. I just need to find some better quality lights that stay charged!
@@teawithlilibet we bought some little mushroom shaped mood lamps that run on both mains power and rechargeable batteries. They were not cheap but they seem to stay charged for many hours. They have 3 settings for brightness. They also had other styles. I have also bought a couple of battery operated candles that are similar to those used in churches but short and fat. They are either from Bed Bath & Table or Adairs for a great price. I have been running them for hours at all our OFI and they are still going strong. You have to remove the batteries to recharge them. Our house sold today for an amazing price by the way. Now we are busy selling all our furniture and will have to hunt for a new home as we only have 60 days to move out. Good luck finding the right lights.
@@justnoticing Congratulations on selling your home!! You must be so relieved and happy. I've just bought a better quality light from Beacon that sounds similar to yours. I'll check out the candle ones you've suggested. All the best with finding your new home ❤