I was strolling through AW Pottery in Berkeley the other day and got caught up in their flamboyant selections. Their store near the Coliseum boasts more selection, but this Berkeley store is much calmer and makes for a lovely midday stroll. Enjoy the show. The photo above would make a cool low retaining wall, wouldn't it?! With String of Pearls succulents streaming down the sides.
So expressive, especially when paired with other warm colors.
The pink Cadillac driving, horn-rimmed glasses wearing old lady in me loves kitschy statuary like this. I have no idea what I'd do with a turquoise cat, but I Want One!
These white urns look like they're supposed to be used formally, but paired with red, orange and turquoise and you'd have a party! Or a circus, depending on your tastes...
It's amazing the difference a pot can make to the container garden. All too often, at least around here, the pot plays a more utilitarian role. These are lovely though, and deserving of some equally lovely plants in them!
ReplyDeleteNow that you mention it, I think it would have to a flamboyant planting. Ugly/pretty succulents, perhaps a Brugmansia nestled in with Festuca idahoensis. Brightly-colored Christmas balls stacked pyramid-style in the white urn. A statue of Elvis might have to make a cameo. I love imaginary gardens!
ReplyDeleteI love pots! And often, it's the only way to get the famous drainage the natives are craving.
ReplyDeleteI love pots & those turquoise ones at the top are my favorite color, cool shape too!
ReplyDeleteI love to see creativity flourishing even for pots..... ~bangchik
ReplyDeleteHello Christine,
ReplyDeleteYour post reminded me of how much I enjoyed shopping at pottery shops for large pots for my clients. It has been awhile. I want one of the turquoise cats too!
Love the colors in the pots you show here Christine! They can add so much to a patio garden or out in the garden as a feature. Lovely. Carol
ReplyDeleteI agree that the wats would make a cool wall. There are so many shades of green in the "wall of pots" that you would never get tired of it.
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