Did Martie Accuardi of Space Design in Portland, Oregon, start the terrarium craze with her work for the Ace Hotel? A native of Portland, Accuardi has also lived in the desert (Sedona, Arizona); she is constantly searching for rare and unusual plants or vessels and maintains a collection of orchids, tillandsia, and cacti. Go to Space Design for more information.

Above: Space Design created terrariums and throughout the public spaces of the Ace Hotel in Portland.

Above: A selection of Space Design's work.

Above: Accuardi builds custom terrariums and offers an orchid of the month service.