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I have an obsession with anything tiny. In fact, even things that are definitely not tiny get the loving nickname of “Teeny” if I find them extra adorable.
Case in point, our dog. His actual name is Roland, but he’s referred to as Teeny, Tiny Creature, Tiny Donut, etc. Or, I’ll look over at him randomly and proclaim in a too-loud-for-the-surroundings voice, “SO SMALL and TINY!!”
Personal Photo
It’s better not to think too hard about my level of crazy most of the time.
Anyway, while visiting my BM S in Austin a few weeks ago, we wound up at a botanical festival full of all kinds of fresh seedlings and tiny plants. If you are imagining my sheer excitement at the cute little teenies, you are correct.
Discovery of the Bonsai
First, we encountered amazing miniature trees, known as bonsai trees. We wound up chatting with members of the local bonsai association for a lot longer than I ever knew I could regarding bonsai trees. I guess I had heard of them, but never connected my love of all things miniature with the bonsai tree. Want a little quick Wikipedia lesson in the art of the bonsai? OK.
The purposes of bonsai are primarily contemplation (for the viewer) and the pleasant exercise of effort and ingenuity (for the grower). By contrast with other plant cultivation practices, bonsai is not intended for production of food, for medicine, or for creating yard-sized or park-sized gardens or landscapes. Instead, bonsai practice focuses on long-term cultivation and shaping of one or more small trees in a single container.
Info via Wikipedia
Image via Sunset / Photo by Norman A. Plate
Image via Art of Bonsai / Photo by Morten Albek
I think they would make awesome unique centerpieces or pieces of decor for a wedding.
Image and Photo via Bonsai Rentals
Image and Photo via Bonsai Rentals
Artichokes and Succulents
My second tiny-plant discovery at our botanical festival adventure was these amazingly intricate, colorful, strong, (and tiny) plants.
The plan was to incorporate artichokes into our centerpieces after being inspired by green plants in the wedding blogosphere. But I’m pretty sure I got a little confused on what I was looking at.
The artichoke:
Image via Epicurean
The echeveria, a genus of the succulents:
Image via Wikipedia / Photo by JJ Harrison
See where the confusion came in?
There are endless ways to include this fabulously floral/cactus-like plant in wedding decor.
Image via Pretty Chicky / Photography by Stephanie Williams
Image via Once Wed / Photography by Erin Hearts Court
Image via Once Wed / Photography by Heather P. Moore
Eep!
I know Miss Pony is feeling me on the succulents!
Anyone else want to own up to any kind of weird obsession like mine with all things teeny tiny?
Maybe not tiny things but I am obsessed with succulents. Oh and talking to my cat in a loud-crazy-cat lady-neighbors can hear you voice. What? She talks back, it would be rude not to carry on the conversation.
I also love small things. I call my animals tiny all the time, even my 50 lb pitbull! He looks very much like your dog actually!
I love teeny things too! I had a dollhouse when I was young and just loved all the tiny furniture and accessories. I still harbor a fantasy of living in a teeny tiny house. Glad I’m not alone with the mini thing!
I remember that Mrs. Pug was a big fan of the artichokes as well…you could check out some of her old posts to get some inspiration!
I TOO love the tiny! In fact, my two best friends from college, being 4′11 and 5′1 respectively to my 5′7, often joke I only picked them as friends because they’re “mini”!
OMG you are too funny with Tiny Roland! Aren’t Bonsai cool? My dad took a class in it and has all these cute little treesies growing on his desk at home. Pretty cool! I think the succulents will look awesome as part of your decor.
love succulents! have you ever seen a teeny tiny succulent? adorable! also, i’ve heard that pets LOVE when we talk to them in too-loud-for-the-surroundings voices, so carry on for Tiny Roland! 
Oh my gosh!! I am also OBSESSED with small things. I call my mini little baby chihuahua “LITTLES” in a high pitch voice. I also can’t help but say “beep beep beep” to any little creature I see - birds, little dogs, baby bunnies, human babies. I love littles!!
I love love love tiny things!!! I also call my Rotts ‘tiny babies’ and ‘little loves’. LOL
Oh my god, me too!
I call my cats “Tiny”, “Tiny Little”, “Little Cutie”, ” all in reference to their size. Other nicknames include “Smelly”, “Smelly Stinky”,”Smelly Cutie”, “Stinky Cutie”, and “Smelly Littles”.
WOW. It kinda looks ridiculous all typed out like that.
If you’re an artichoke fan, you should totally get some faux/dried ones from Pottery Barn to use in your at-home centerpiece! They look amazing… plus, if you end up using ‘chokes in your wedding, they’d be a cool nod to your wedding florals!
Hahahah! Aaaaaaaand I love you. I always screech to my pets, “BUT YOU’RE JUST SO SMALL!!” as a response to just about anything they do. Or don’t do. Pretty much anything at all.
PS: Did you ever watch Harvey Birdman? Myron Reducto was obsessed with small things, too. http://harveybirdman.wikia.com/wiki/Myron_Reducto
my fiance and I also refer to our dog in a variety of nicknames, proclaiming that he is “THE SMALLEST BOOEY” or “the itsy-est” etc etc
glad to know I’m not the only weirdo!
Yay succulents! And tiny things! You’re not aline in either of those loves High Wire!
i love that so many other people say crazy things to their pets haha.
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Mrs. High Wire, Dallas Age and Occupation: 23, Legal Assistant Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Director of Communications Engagement Date: October 9, 2010 Wedding Date: September 2011 Venue: Clark Gardens About Me: My loves include yoga, anything spicy, our eccentric cat, our rambunctious dog, and Mr. High Wire, of course! Like the steadiness act of the tightrope walker, this gal is busy balancing life while planning a wedding to the man of her dreams. We’re hosting a laid-back, vintage-inspired, bird themed wedding with heavy doses of love, good eats (did someone say tacos and margaritas?), and endless Texas charm. Mr. High Wire and I are so happy to have you along for the walk across the tight rope.
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