The Sill Journal / Design Tips

Design Tips, with a little restraint.

How to make a room feel intentional, not crowded, with greenery that earns its spot.

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Unique Houseplants for Holiday Decorating and Holiday GiftsDesign Tips
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The Best Plants for Holiday Decorating and Gifting

As you start to decorate and make your space feel more merry and bright, consider adding live greenery for some extra cheer this holiday season and beyond. Also great to gift loved...

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What is Biophilic Design?Design Tips

What is Biophilic Design?

Read on to learn the definition of biophilia and the fundamentals of biophilic design—described as “the future of design.” Also, take a...

4 min read
Tips for Decorating Your Space with HouseplantsDesign Tips

Tips for Decorating Your Space with Houseplants

Transform your space with our team’s simple plant and planter styling suggestions.

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Flower Arrangement Tips & Tricks from Floral Design ExpertsDesign Tips

Flower Arrangement Tips & Tricks from Floral Design Experts

Easy tips and tricks for creating flower arrangements and prolonging the life of cut flowers and bouquets from floral design experts Poppy...

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Biggest Plant Trend Predictions for 2022 New YearDesign Tips

Our Biggest Plant Predictions for 2022

We asked members of our team and friends from the plant community what they hypothesize will be the most significant plant trends...

4 min read
The Best Plant Based on Your Zodiac SignDesign Tips

The Best Plant Based on Your Zodiac Sign

If you’re into astrology, you know that each zodiac sign has a very distinct personality. So, wouldn’t each sign have a very...

3 min read
How to Carve a Pumpkin and DIY Plant StencilsDesign Tips

How to Carve a Pumpkin and DIY Plant Stencils

Use our free plant-themed stencils to trace and carve your favorite pumpkin for a DIY decoration just in time for Halloween. Add a tea...

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How To Mount a Staghorn Fern or Other EpiphyteDesign Tips

How To Mount a Staghorn Fern or Other Epiphyte

Learn how to mount a Staghorn Fern, Bird’s Nest Fern, or your favorite epiphytic houseplant with this step-by-step guide. 

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The 5 Best Plants for Your Home OfficeDesign Tips

The 5 Best Plants for Your Home Office

Make your workspace a little less grey and a little more green with some new desk mates! Plants are a fun and...

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How-To DIY a Preserved Moss WallDesign Tips

How-To DIY a Preserved Moss Wall

Add greenery to your space without maintenance or care by creating a preserved moss wall. The colors and textures of the moss wall can bring biophilic...

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How To Design Your Dream Space with Design Within ReachDesign Tips

How To Design Your Dream Space with Design Within Reach

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How to Preserve Cut Leaves and FlowersDesign Tips

How to Preserve Cut Leaves and Flowers

What makes cut flowers and leaves so special is also their fleeting beauty. Pressing is a wonderful way to preserve their beauty,...

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The Biggest Plant Trends of 2021 So FarDesign Tips

The Biggest Plant Trends of 2021 So Far

The year 2020 taught us the importance of cultivating the spaces we inhabit: our homes, our offices, our home offices. One essential...

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The Plant You Need Based on Your Astrological SignDesign Tips

The Plant You Need Based on Your Astrological Sign

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Best Unexpected Gifts for Your Favorite Plant ParentDesign Tips

Best Unexpected Gifts for Your Favorite Plant Parent

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How to Decorate Your Norfolk Island Pine TreeDesign Tips

How to Decorate Your Norfolk Island Pine Tree

We’re sharing decorating inspiration to help you transform your Norfolk Island Pine houseplant into a cheerful holiday tree, or live Christmas Tree alternative,...

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