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Kate Pierce Vintage and SolTech Soltutions Apartment Therapy Feature

Kate Pierce Vintage and SolTech Soltutions Apartment Therapy Feature

A Glimpse of Life with the Aspect

Bright, bold and beautiful! It's no wonder Kate Pearce's Long Island abode was featured in the popular Apartment Therapy House tour. Inspiring is an understatement! Be sure to head on over to check out the full House Tour and article by Elaine Musiwa on how and from where Kate Pearce draws her brilliant inspiration. As you can see above her big boastful cactus, Kate is a proud owner of the 40W Black Aspect Grow Light. To start, included in the article Kate remarks on her favorite element as being her spectacular plant collection:

Favorite Element:

My plants, specifically the ridiculously large cactus that smacks you in the face when you walk in the door. Plants are such a great way to easily add pops of bold color and loads of texture. And for those of us living in Northern climates, they rival even the most potent Vitamin D pill in their ability to carry us through winter.

And we couldn't agree more. Finally, be sure to check out the full Apartment Therapy article and Kate's shop Kate Pearce Vintage!

White fuzz or dark smudges on a terracotta pot are one of the most common things plant owners search for, and the good news is that it is almost always easy to explain and even easier to fix.

Succulents need six to eight hours of bright light a day to stay healthy, according to South Dakota State University Extension, but many of the spots homeowners love to style them, bookshelves, bathroom vanities, dark entryway consoles, fall well short of that. Styling succulents well and keeping them alive both come down to matching the display spot to the plant's actual light needs, not just picking a pretty vessel. This guide covers why succulents have become such a popular decor choice, how much light they truly need, the riskiest styling spots, how to catch warning signs early, and how to keep the look without sacrificing the plant.

Houseplants absorb light through chlorophyll to fuel photosynthesis, the type of light reaching a plant matters just as much as how much of it there is. Direct light means unfiltered sun rays landing straight on a plant's leaves, while indirect light has been filtered, diffused, or bounced off another surface before it reaches the plant. This guide breaks down what actually separates the two, why the difference determines whether a plant thrives or scorches, and how to tell which one you're actually working with at home.