Large pear glass terrarium from Laura Ashley

Design pick: Large pear glass terrarium from Laura Ashley

Large pear glass terrarium from Laura Ashley

Who? Laura Ashley

What? This glass pear terrarium is an ingenious way to display your house plants and get your friends asking ‘how did that get there’. It creates a lovely little micro-climate to protect your plants from the elements and works best with orchids. But if you’re not green-fingered, try it with some faux flowers instead. Priced at £40.

When? Available now

Where? Available online from Laura Ashley

How? Buy now from Laura Ashley

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