If you’re like me and other green thumb-challenged folks, you’ve killed (i.e. overwatered, underwatered, sunburned, or neglected till death ensued) your share of once-living-breathing plants. We get it; you want to fill your home with impressive flowers and foliage. Unfortunately, a number of plants can require a lot of general maintenance, which many of us can’t – or, let’s be frank, refuse – to offer. But rather than, er, planting the blame on yourself for your orchids dying before seeing their first birthday, take a cue from floral designer Kelly Harris of Succulent LOVE.

Harris started her company from what she calls, “embracing an obsession.” The two-time Unique L.A. designer couldn’t get enough of the hardy, yet modernly elegant succulents and began her venture as purveyor of the little plants following her Palm Springs wedding. Her wedding, which featured an ensemble of textures, colors and arrangements of the native desert beauts, was later featured in Knot Magazine. Everything from the bouquet, centerpieces (later doubling as favors) to décor was inspired from succulents.

“I really loved designing with them and got some great responses after the wedding,” says Harris. “I decided to turn my time playing in the dirt into a business.”

Known to thrive under even the most neglectful plant owner, succulents do best with infrequent watering and when left to bask in the sun. Moreover many succulents, including Agave utahensis, Yucca whipplei and Opuntia phaeacantha (Mojave prickly pear) are local to California and sustainable since they require less of a resource like water and fertilizer.

The SucculentLOVE collection arrangements are planted in vessels, fish bowls, crates, mason jars and her newly available beastie ceramic models. “The beastie planter was a collaboration with Jen Kuroki of Jen E ceramics,” says Harris. “We teamed up and will be offering new designs in the coming months as well.  The beastie is currently available, but as each one is made by hand there is a bit of a waiting list before your beastie can come home with you.”

SucculentLOVE offers personal orders, events and weddings and is available online and at Firefly at Abbot Kinney.  Spaced on Mother’s Day? It’s still not too late to order mommy dearest her fav succulent or cacti combination.

Not sure how to tend to your new prickly love? Check out Kelly’s personal tips on how to care for succulents.

Want to experience Succulent Love? Contact Kelly Harris 323-620-2260  succulentlove@gmail.com
http://www.succulentlovedesigns.com/succulentlove/hello.there.html

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