urnt you pretty

 

So it's official. We're into urns. And white moss. And stripes too, but that's neither here nor there...

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Despite his size, this wee dude packs a punch. Yeah, he tops out at a whopping six inches, but do you see that spiky green firecracker? Now that's some serious sass. And, how do you not love his spotted leaves? I absolutely recommend trying this succulent in your next arrangement. They are quite hearty and are happy as clams no matter where they end up. Just be sure they don't dry out or you'll get the dreaded brown tips. And of course, you can't make a sweet succulent pot without peas on a rope. The white moss reminds me of those little clumps of salty coral you find along the beach. Gorgeous.

a little bubbly?

Fun finds from your local vintage shops will make your potted gardens even sweeter. We found this neat Paul Masson champagne bucket - he's the Champagne King of California thankyouverymuch - at a new shop on Girard in La Jolla called The Faded Awning. Do stop and stay a while to explore, this place is heaven for nautical fanatics and it is just packed to the brim with odds, ends and must-haves for the home. Take a moment and peek inside the shop with this post on Caitlin Creer Interiors' Blog. Even better, hop to it and go to the store!

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It was love at first sight with this beautiful bucket. Love the slender shape and the girly cursive of the name.  At first, we used it to hold a giant bromeliad who now hangs from the ceiling and is loving life there. Bromeliads actually grow in trees in their natural environment, so it seems natural for him to hang around rather than sit. Back to bubbly...the purpley blues and greens are just lovely with the silver color of the bucket, and I adore the peas on a rope dangling off the edge. They almost look like champagne bubbles - tres appropriate. It's just perfect for the corner of a desk or to dress up a dining table.

old school sister

There's nothing better than ending a fabulous 4th of July weekend in the garden. We spent a few delightful hours with our succulents today, getting some use out of a few new pots we've been collecting in the last few weeks.

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This proper little iron urn was found at one of our favorite haunts, Girard Avenue Collection - the perfect place to begin a post-Harry's shop-a-thon. The aubergine succulent and it's big mama of a neighbor create the prettiest contrast, especially against the light jade pebbles and deep grey of the pot. The finale - a collection of plum flecked leaves - gives this buttoned-up gal a funky twist. We do like her quite a bit.

Snag this sister in her antique English urn for $58. Just drop us a note via email or Twitter (do check us out in Twitterland...you just might get a sweet little something on your next purchase...hint, hint!).