Tuesday, May 10, 2011

bespoke, vintage twist on a cottage garden.

the last couple of events i have done have used succulents, flowers or herbs 'planted' in vintage tins as event decor.

i love this concept and think that it would work perfectly on the silvery wooden deck i am planning on constructing outside 'carrie'.

something like this.




imagine a mixture of agaves, herbs, violets, daffodils and daisies.  all in colourful, vintage tins.

they would contrast beautifully with the black exterior of 'carrie' and add a whimsical, vintage touch.

(would also be perfect for growing herbs at a cafe.  or in an apartment.)

lovin'

jane xx  
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12 comments:

  1. melMay 10, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    i certainly wont be throwing my tins in the recycle now!!!, just beautiful!

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  2. Anna WhiteMay 10, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    You know Jane..back where my parents come from.. in Madeira..a small island off Morocco...almost all the village people..do this..how bizarre really ..that to them..its not a trend they are following..but more making do with what they have. : ) Love it! Hope all is well lovely x

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  3. plain jane stylingMay 10, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Even good old tinned tomato tins make great planters. I gave my mum one planted with daffodils for mothers day. the yellow of the daffs worked beautifully with the metal of the tin.

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  4. plain jane stylingMay 10, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    that's so interesting Anna. I shall have to look it up! All is well with me,.. hopefully your life is happy too! xxx

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  5. Claudia LaneMay 10, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Lovely, colourful and relaxed...what more could you ask for? :))

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  6. plain jane stylingMay 10, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    and the best bit, Claudia,.. changeable!

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  7. Alison GibbsMay 10, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Oh what a great idea. Lucky me - I was just given some lovely tins by my sister NOW I know just what to do with them.
    Love it

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  8. AnonymousMay 10, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I love them. I keep meaning to use our Olive oil containters as they would look marvellous as well. xx

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  9. naughty shorts!May 10, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I love this too - I just potted my herb garden in little tea tins this weekend - looks so lovely xo

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  10. ElisaMay 11, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Thanks for having linked my blog (Muse per Gioco)! I really like your blog and your work, I'll keep reading!

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  11. plain jane stylingMay 11, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    hello Elisa! Lovely to have you on board,.. sorry to have not mentioned your blog,. i shall go back and rectify that! xx

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  12. plain jane stylingMay 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Miss Naughty! You are always one step ahead of me!

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