Juniper Friday! As They Gently Breathe One Another

Juniper, a dog, is photographed sleeping next to a broad-leafed house plant.

One of the realities of Florida architecture is that interior air recirculation probably isn’t going to be great. The air coming in isn’t so much fresh as it is the byproduct of the air conditioning process, and any other air exchange needs to be kept to a minimum to avoid letting in the heat and humidity. As such, there are clear benefits to keeping some hardy houseplants around as natural air fresheners, converting the pesky CO2 we keep breathing out back into restorative oxygen. Here, we see Juniper breathing softly, enjoying a gentle snooze, and even before it has had a chance to cross the room, an attentive houseplant is hard at work refreshing her breath for her, preparing it to be inhaled once again.