How to DIY a Macrame Desk Planter

Black Metal Fern Panel Outdoor Wall Decor 3 Piece ($200)

This 3-piece set features intricately designed fern patterns that create a fascinating visual display. With its weather-resistant construction, this outdoor wall decor is built to withstand the elements and maintain its allure throughout the seasons, making it a perfect choice for enhancing your garden, patio, or porch.

Gray 36 Inch Metal Wall Art ($125)

Who doesn't want a little sunshine in their lives? This art exudes durability and longevity, as it is made from high-quality metal, allowing you to enjoy its modern aesthetic for years. Plus, at 36 inches it's big enough to make a real visual impact on your space.

Four Box Wall Mounted Indoor/Outdoor Planter ($149)

Easy to install and maintain, this planter set is designed to bring nature closer to you. Perfect for small areas or as a statement piece on your wall, the planter features four individual boxes that can hold a variety of plants, from herbs and succulents to colorful flowers. Its wall-mounted design saves valuable floor space and adds a modern, minimalist aesthetic to your decor.

Resin Classical Walled Fountain - Alpine Corporation ($225)

The LED lights create a beautiful ambiance, illuminating the flowing water for a mesmerizing effect. With its off-white color, this fountain seamlessly blends in with various decor styles, so it can fit into anyone's outdoor space!

Gold 36 Inch Metal Sun Moon Wall Decor ($125)

Even on a cloudy day, you can have the sun, moon, and stars with this piece of decor! It's a little kitschy and a lotta cute.

Blue And Green Seaside 30 Bulb String Lights ($18, was $20)

Add a little character to your backyard with the Blue and Green Seaside 30-Bulb String. These colorful bulbs are deLIGHTful...okay, I'll see myself out for that one.

Metal Bird Wall Art ($70)

With its versatile design, the Metal Bird Wall Art can complement various decor styles. Hang it on a fence, wall, or tree to add the beauty of these graceful creatures to your surroundings.

Metal "Hello" Sign Front Door Decor ($116)

Welcome guests in style with the Metal "Hello" Sign Front Door Decor. The sleek black finish adds a touch of elegance, and its welcoming message makes it a perfect accent piece that sets a positive tone for visitors. Easy to install and maintain, this is a delightful way to add a personalized touch to your entryway.

"Life Is Better At The Pool” Sign ($95)

Add a touch of summer vibes to your garden with the "Life is Better at the Pool" sign. This charming wall decor features a playful and cheerful message perfect for poolside relaxation.

Small Artificial Plants and Stones Outdoor Lights ($239)

Your backyard oasis won't be complete without this small artificial outdoor light. Featuring small, green faux plants and stones, this light can be mounted on your gate or the column that leads into your backyard. When lit at night, it creates a serene ambiance for you and your guests.

Tala Muse Wall Light ($325)

Add a touch of luxury to your front door area with this charming and simple sconce. It's got a soft glow, so it's not jarring to your guests at night, but still lights the way for them.

Caplet Outdoor Sconce Light ($117)

Install this sconce light on your porch, patio, or entryway to elevate the style and functionality of your area. The frosted glass shade provides a soft and diffused glow, creating a welcoming ambiance. The high-quality materials used ensure its longevity and ability to withstand outdoor conditions.

Bergs Fluted Hanging Wall Pot ($88)

Showcase your favorite plants and create a stunning vertical garden with these stylish wall pots! Their fluted design and neutral gray color somehow feel vintage and modern all at once.

Galvanized Iron Shelf ($74)

This Galvanized Iron Shelf provides ample space for displaying decor items, organizing books, or showcasing potted plants. Its iron construction ensures durability and a rustic charm give you form and function.

Pierce Outdoor Sconce ($198)

Constructed with high-quality materials, this sconce is built to withstand outdoor elements and provide long-lasting illumination. With its one-size-fits-all design, it seamlessly integrates into your backyard, front porch, or otherwise.

Iris Cement Indoor/Outdoor Wall Planters ($59 - $93)

These planters equipped with drainage holes prevent overwatering and promote healthy plant growth. With their generous size, you can plant a variety of flowers, herbs, or succulents, bringing natural beauty and a touch of nature to your home's exterior.

Portside Wood Wall Planter ($186)

The wall-mounted design saves room and allows you to create a beautiful vertical garden display. With its generous size, you can plant a variety of herbs, flowers, or trailing vines, instantly transforming your outdoor space into a lush oasis.

1. Dino Planter

Why stick to a regular pot when you can add a dinosaur to your space? A can of spray paint totally reinvents its look, but if you're feeling adventurous you can also freehand some designs. (via Brit + Co)

2. Mini Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand DIY

For a more mid-century modern style, opt for tapered legs when making your plant stand. Leave as is for a natural look or brighten it up with a coat of paint. (via Happiness Is Creating / DIYS.com)

3. DIY Acrylic + Wooden Plant Stand

Make this dreamy DIY plant stand using an acrylic box and wooden dowels. Though the materials that make up the plant stand are simple, there’s no doubt they combine to create one seriously chic contemporary construct. (via Monsters Circus)

4. DIY Wooden Plant Stand

Elevate your space by upgrading pieces you can find at the Dollar Store (yes, really!). It's easier and more affordable than you think to give your home a spring refresh.

5. DIY Raised Copper Pot Plant Stand

Never underestimate the power that metallic accents have when it comes to transforming your space. This plant stand made of copper pipes will add a touch of sophistication to any plain planter while maintaining those minimalist vibes. (via Pure Sweet Joy)

6. Gold Cement Planters

You don't have to be a craft expert to knock this DIYout of the park. The secret to getting the gold foil to easily attach to the cement is Mod Podge. Play around with your application to figure out a one-of-a-kind contemporary look. (via Brit + Co)

7. Rope + Copper Plant Stand DIYs

If you can’t find a plant stand that already comes with a copper finish, no problem. Simply use copper spray paint on the stand of your choice for a modern touch. Make sure to find a stand with a flat top, then tightly wrap rope around the top and there you have it: modern + minimal copper perfection. (via Stories)

8. Marble + Copper Plant Stand DIY

For a marble and copper stand that’s nothing short of fancy, pair a marble tile with copper pipes for legs. Once finished, the elegant structures will earn you plenty of compliments and questions from your friends as to how you pulled it off. (via A Joyful Riot)

9. Macrame Hanging Planters

You can make these bold and colorful hanging planters any day of the week — they'll only take you 30 minutes! Pick jersey knit fabric in all of your favorite colors. (via Brit + Co)

10. Mini Plant Stands

Upgrade your basic potted plants with these miniature stands. Although these were made using E6000 glue, you can totally use a nail gun for extra support. (via Homey Oh My!)

11. Concrete Planter + Wooden Stand DIY

For a decorative item that’s equally sturdy and minimalistic, pair a plant stand made of thick square wooden dowels with a concrete planter. Be warned: It can get a little messy with the quick-drying concrete mix, so consider using a mixing bowl and a spoon you wouldn’t mind ruining. (via Francois et Moi / Homedit)

12. Skinny Planter Stand DIY

This DIY project proves window boxes don’t always have to stay perched under your windows. Made of a window box and gold-painted aluminum tubes, this gorgeous skinny planter stand will make a perfect addition to your entryway. (via A Beautiful Mess)

13. West Elm-Inspired DIY Plant Stand

Save big bucks with this DIY take on a West Elm-inspired plant stand. The whole project costs around $6, which is a steal considering the alternative store-bought option. Experiment with both light and dark wood for a range of different looks and feels. (via The Rugged Home)

14. Acacia Wood Plant Stand DIY

For this IKEA hack, use a generous amount of super glue to attach wooden acacia plates onto the original white metal circles. Though, if there’s another set of plants you’ve got your eye on — go for it! Whether you choose to go with marble slabs or metallic trinket dishes, the possibilities are endless. (via Sugar & Cloth)

15. Clothing Rack Vertical Garden

Reuse an old piece of furniture that's just been sitting idly by. Paint it funky colors, add some macrame holders, and you've got yourself a beautiful vertical garden. (via Brit + Co)

16. Bullet Planter DIY

Combine a cone-shaped planter pot with weldable steel rods for a seriously unique plant stand. If you want your pot to look even more minimalist, consider spraying it with primer and an enamel paint to achieve a similar finish. (via Tatertots and Jello)

17. DIY Copper Pipe + Wood Slice Side Table

Rustic meets modern in this copper and wood plant stand. The bare wood, though rustic, gives off a simple and sleek vibe. (via Fall for DIY)

18. DIY Wire Plant Stand

If you love your share of DIYs that require little-to-no effort, consider this super simple DIY wire plant stand. Repurpose lampshades with wires that connect the top and bottom by turning them into these chic plant stands. To find those wire lampshade frames, visit your local thrift store. (via The Merrythought)

19. DIY Planter Box

If you're settling into a permanent home, consider making yourself a larger planter box that can sit outside. The best part about this DIY might just be the fact it only costs $23!

Opt for canned beer

This was one of my earliest discoveries in the world of fake drinking. No one can see your drink when it's in a can. You might read that and think, yeah so? Well, take that can with you to the other can, and dump it out in the sink. Fill it up with water and no one will be the wiser. In fact, they'll think — wow, she's really blasting through those Coors Lights. Pro tip: Be sure to wipe any water drips off the can before you leave the bathroom, and rinse the sink so there's no errant beer foam floating around.

If you have to order a real drink, choose a clear cocktail. This is the classic move. You creep over to the bar when no one else is around, and order a club soda with lime. Think of it as a mocktail. Be sure to ask the bartender to serve it to you in a cocktail glass — a giant water glass or plastic cup is a dead giveaway.

If it's impossible to get alone time at the bar, order a vodka soda (or gin and tonic). Then take it to the bathroom, dump out the liquid (use a straw to keep the ice and any garnishes in the cup), then fill it with water instead. Complain about the soda or tonic being flat if anyone questions your drink's lack of tiny bubbles.

Make friends with bartenders. At first, bartenders give you a bit of side-eye when you ask for a club soda in a cocktail glass. They won't ask you what the deal is, but you can let them assume what they like — especially when you order that second or third club soda in a cocktailglass.

If you're feeling cavalier, and you and the bartender have really hit your stride, you can even say, “I'll take anything non-alcoholic that looks like a cocktail." I actually made SUCH good friends with a bartender at a wedding where I was fake drinking that every time I came over to the bar, he immediately winked at me and gave me “my regular." My friends guffawed at the fact that I was already friends with the bartender. Pro.

Allude to a possible tannin allergy. Wine is the toughest thing to fake, so don't even try. Tell your friends about how, out of nowhere, you've started to get headaches immediately after drinking a glass of wine. When they're like, “Is it just when you drink red?" reply with a frustrated sigh, “No, both red and white make me feel crappy — maybe it's a tannin thing?" Then get your faux canned beer or clear mocktail, and call it a day.

Ginger ale is a GREAT substitute for Champagne. Ginger ale looks like Champagne, it smells kind of like Champagne, and if your friends are tipsy enough and take a sip, they'll actually believe that it IS Champagne. Don't overdo this one though — too much sugary soda is not a good thing for you and your secret babe!

Pretend to be getting over a cold (so no one asks for a sip). After all, it's sick season! [Insert fake coughs here]

Always be the one to order or serve a round of shots. Shots are one of the toughest things to fake. Like, really difficult. And you might be thinking, who still takes shots anyway? Well, the answer is: I do. Or rather, I did. It would have been impossible to be at my two besties' bachelorette party without at least one round of shots. So what's a preggo to do? Serve 'em up, of course.

Because shots are best served as a surprise to inspire a second wind in any given party, you can creep into the kitchen to set things up. Pour all but one, and fill that one with a substitute. Ideally, it looks like what you're serving, and if that's not possible, make 3-5 of them vodka shots including yours, which is actually… water! If ordering shots at a bar, you're probably already friends with the bartender, so just ask him to make yours a fake one and to put a napkin or coaster under it on the tray that comes out.

Keep a drink in your hand at all times. This is an obvious one, but it's worth mentioning. If you don't have a drink on hand, someone will either hand you one or give you a hard time for not drinking. DO NOT give them that opportunity ;)

Never leave your drink unattended. Hopefully, you already have this rule in your wheelhouse from your college days. In this case, the key here is avoiding two things: friendly refills and someone accidentally picking up your drink and finding out it's phony.

Avoid being the first one to hit the hay. If you've already been squirreling around on the beverage front, the next clear sign that you might be secretly pregnant is when you're the first one to go to bed. So don't do that. Don't go to bed. Ever! Okay, at some point you'll need to go to bed because you need a TON of sleep in your first trimester, but avoid being the first party pooper at all costs.

And don't use getting up early “for a run" or “to do some work" as an excuse for going to bed — friends that know you will see right through that.