Terrariums let us peek at nature when we can't slip outdoors. Whether displayed on an office desktop or in a home living room, the miniature gardens under glass assure a daily dose of soothing views.

Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy (like pillows), but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have ...