Herbs make a dish ever so delectable. They are also at their very best when they are super fresh; having them at arm’s reach ensures you will always have them at their seasonal best. They can be grown anywhere - in a garden, balcony or even in your kitchen. But why grow them in standard plastic pots when you can turn them into a design element? Toronto-based interior designer and co-founder of North Wilde Interiors, Lynda D'Souza, shares three expert tips on quick and creative ways to grow and display herbs in your home:



#Tip 1: Decorative Containers

With an abundance of pretty decorative containers available, why not host your pretty basil in a tiered cake stand on your kitchen island, or multiple terracotta pots on your dining table, thus creating a pleasant display? Herbs are just as pretty as flowers to display around your home because they add color and texture to your space. Think chives or fresh thyme instead of daisies or lilies. Even better when you can grow them in containers that are unusual or unexpected, like those dusty trophy cups in your attic, unused soup tureens or even oversized teapots.



#Tip 2: Bar Cart

Bar carts are one of the hottest decor pieces to own right now. They date back to the Victorian era when they were used primarily as tea trolleys. It was only in the 1950's when they were used during cocktail hour. Why not use one where you can place a pot of mint on one shelf and vodka on the other - voila! - you can make yourself a fresh Mojito on any lazy Sunday afternoon!



Don't have a bar cart at home? G rab this stylish metal gold bar cart from Pepperfry.



Bar Cart in Antique Gold

#Tip 3: Wall Decor

Lynda says, "Browsing the home of talented designer Justina Blakeyney shows just how popular plants have become as a design element in homes. Her bohemian home is sprinkled with pretty plants in hanging containers, mounted on walls. Displaying plants in single or multi-containers in ceramic and hanging them with leather or rope straps add a sophisticated detail of green to your walls. Other quirky finds are empty ceramic animal heads, which pay whimsical homage to taxidermy of yore."



If you don't have a balcony or a patio, start by growing herbs in your kitchen. Hang them in planters on your kitchen window, and watch how your self-made, small patch of green dresses up your home!

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