They say I have two passions in life (excluding matters of the heart of course): gardening and shoes. And with last weekend being my birthday one I received items that belonged to both categories and I couldn't be happier. It's nice to embrace superficiality at times!
So I got myself a few more knick knacks to add to our collection on display at our top patio. I'm loving the orange ceramic pedestals which instantly added height to sections of the display that I felt lacked 'definition' until they were added. Plus the bright colour is our thing at the moment.
As for the elephant, well the moment I saw it on the display window it made me smile. So it made sense to add it to our garden right? We have an elephant and fish thing going anyway on the top patio so it made it even more appropriate to have. And it carried on making me smile everytime I see it in amongst the pot display, that's what really it is all about. He reminds me of Dumbo...
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| Ahhhww! So shoot me, I think he's a sweetie! |
Anyway, that's the very latest with regards to our pot display!
On to the subject of prints and patterns, some of the pots I collected appealed to me because of the interesting patterns and colour combinations they have, like the ones below:
It's not just the outside that has a nice print but the inside too, which is sometimes different to the outside.
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| Such a cute, mounding aeonium - Aeonium sedifolium |
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| Baby Agave ocahui 'Wavy Gravy' |
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| Aloe 'Midnight Child' |
And why did I especially highlight these particular pots? Because I like the patterns and colours so much that I wouldn't mind using them as a feature wallpaper in the house especially the yellow and green one. There's a little bit of seventies thing going on with them but not so much so to be in your face. I know such patterns are trendy at the moment.
Saying that, I'm sticking with our plain white walls and leave the patterns to the pots!
What about you, do you like patterned pots of prefer it plain?
Mark :-)
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I like plain pots but also those with "natural" glaze coloration -- have to admit that I don't see patterns like you have for sale around here, but perhaps that's because I'm not looking for them?
ReplyDeleteYou need to find an elephant in one of those patterns I think! :)
(It's strange seeing photos of your garden in bright sunlight!)
It's still rather unusual to find pots with patterns on it, as most are still plain. Even more so for ones with elephants on it (although I did find elephant pots :)).
DeleteIt's not often sunny here as you are probably already aware Alan, so sunny days are extra cherished :)
I actually meant an elephant pot with one of the yellow or blue patterns -- a plaid or paisley or polka-dot elephant pot! :)
DeleteI expected to see the new shoes too! Happy birthday Mark! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed it (or maybe you're celebrating still).
ReplyDeleteI gravitate to solid-color pots because they're a bit easier to work with in the garden, mostly in either cobalt blue or seafoam green. But then I also like to throw in a Mexican Talavera pot here and there. I'd probably have more of them if they weren't so expensive here.
Thank you Kris! I've stopped celebrating as I might gain weight if I still do, hehe! The talavera pots have made it here, pricy as well though.
DeleteHappy Birthday! Love your new additions, especially the orange pedestals! They add a great punch of color. Who wouldn't love that sweet elephant. I enjoy both plain and patterned pots!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter! They're nice aren't they, punch of colour and height too :)
DeleteLike Kris I was hoping to see a few shoe photos!
ReplyDeleteI love those orange pedestals, I would have grabbed them too. As for the patterned pots I don't have a single one! They're all solid. Some have texture though, which is kind of a pattern.
The shoe photos might make it on FB Loree :) and hopefully you had a wonderful birthday too! Texture is another thing, just love ones with interesting shapes and tactile as well.
DeleteA belated happy birthday to you! Your new pedestals are very vibrant and I often wish I had something to place pots on to add height. I like some pattern, I suppose you would say more 'solid' patterns, but I like the ones you've picked.
ReplyDeleteThank you Amy! Have to say I love your textured pots that you painted in bright colours. Wish we could spot those here :)
DeleteWhat a nice collection of pots you've got there. They are simply adorable. Me and my wife have also started a similar project in our garden, however we are not even close to your work. Anyway, it was really inspiring to these pieces of art. Thank you for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteA pleasure Ryan! Glad that you like the display :) it took awhile to collect all those pots and in time I can imagine you'll be able to easily come up with something similar if not better
DeleteHappy birthday Mark! Lovely that you had more of both your passions as gifts, what excitement! I love the patterned pot that the Aeonium is in - does it have drainage holes? Probably a stupid question but it reminds me of those salad bowls in Waitrose this season!
ReplyDeleteThanks Caro :) all the pots have drainage holes, and yes sone of them could be in the kitchen ;)
DeleteAll very fun...but, hey! I'd like to see the shoes too.
ReplyDeleteWill get snapping Ricki next time I wear them :)
DeleteHappy Birthday! Pots add a bit of fun to the garden, especially in bright colours. It's a good selection you've chosen.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessica :) they make great accent pieces and movable displays
DeleteOhh I missed so many things this week! it is so much fun to get new things for the garden :). Nice pots. Some of them remind me of plates or fruit bowls for the kitchen. It is interesting to see them with plants :).
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa :) with the heatwave in Madrid I'm not surprised you have hibernated for a bit. Good to see you again back posting!
DeleteThose yellow/green ones are calling to me too. No patterns here yet, but I wouldn't mind starting a small collection ;) And I love how that Aeonium balsamiferum keeps appearing in your posts lately (last photo on the right), or maybe it's a different aeonium?
ReplyDeleteThanks Denise :) I'm sure a patterned one will make its way to your collection someday soon. The aeonium is 'Ballerina', it's a lovely variegated one that's good for planting near edges.
DeleteI lOVE those printed pots! And every garden needs a jolt of color. Orange is perfect.
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