The co-owners of Ophelia's Terrariums, Desirée Pillsbury and Angelina Cebrian, stand near a table displaying several of their pieces at the Chatty Crafty convention in August.• What: Antique glass terrariums
• Company: Ophelia Terrariums
• Website: www.opheliaterrariums.com
• Owners: Angelina Cebrián and Desirée Pillsbury
• What's special: Ophelia Terrarium co-founders Angelina Cebrián and Desirée Pillsbury meticulously arrange their terrariums using preserved or self-sustaining plant life enclosed in new or antique glass containers salvaged from garage sales and antique stores. "You're able to create your own world in them, which is what Desiree and I are into," Cerbrián said. "We like to take our time and craft our own world to make them special and unique that you can look into and let your imagination play off of it."
• The origin story: Pillsbury began making terrariums as a hobby, giving them as gifts to friends and family. Cerbrián said she fell in love with Pillsbury's creations and decided to take up the hobby herself. They began making them with intent to sell in 2010.
• Where it's sold: Homespun Party and Events in Warehouse Row. Custom orders online.
• What it costs: $10-$200
• Future expansions planned: Cerbrián said she and Pillsbury would like to have their work displayed in galleries around town. Because they both have full-time jobs, however, she said they would like to grow the business organically.