The concept of a terrarium, and the idea of creating an entirely independent eco-system has always intrigued me, but it wasn’t until I saw the work of Paula Hayes that I became truly transfixed. Hayes, born in Concord, Massachusetts received her BS from Skidmore College and MFA from Parsons School of Design in NYC. Her biography boasts lectures and exhibits worldwide. The terrariums are built inside impeccably-clear blown glass tear drops. We stumbled on her work in a gallery a few blocks from the Design Miami event , and encourage anyone in the area to drop in and take a peak.