Night blooming cereus joins my indoor plant collection
A reader introduces the night blooming cereus or queen of the night as a new indoor plant. The cactus species feature large nocturnal blossoms 4 inches wide and up to 12 inches long with white petals and colored outer bracts. It has thick wavy stems, and fruits may be edible red. roots were used by Native Americans. Care notes include drying soil before watering, sunny windows, especially west facing, and winter indoor growth with eventual outdoor summer potential.
Night blooming cereus grows as a potted, unruly climber
Garden notes describe night blooming cereus as a trailing pot plant with warm temps and eventual support. Various Latin names such as Hylocereus undatus and Cereus triangularis appear, while Florida-like climates allow outdoor growth. Horticulture agent Jennifer Smith offers contact for guidance.
Pet friendly interiors blend style with pet needs
Interior designers guide stylish living with pets. Use indoor outdoor fabrics and durable velvets, flipable seat cushions, and multi pillow backs. Shield corners with baby guards, train pets, and drape throws to hide napping spots. Centralize pet gear in discreet centers and hide litter boxes in cabinets or planters.
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Mallory Mathison
Mathison
Janine Carendi
Brian Patrick Flynn
Flynn
Smbrella
Cavendi
Carendi
Hard and porcelain pillows in ancient and historical use
KOVELS examines how pillows evolved from handmade nest cushions to machine-made items in the industrial era. In China porcelain and ceramic pillars served as headrests and art pieces, later replaced by softer designs. A porcelain 15 inch child figure pillow sold for 108 dollars at Clars Auction Gallery.
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Egypt
Europe
America
China
Clars Auction Gallery
Oakland
Calif
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Elasbre
Olan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!