Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Summer Essential: Backyard Planter



This cheeky little planter is designed to look like...a generic box townhouse in the projects?...streamlined modern urban residence?....whatever was behind the inspiration, this mansion planter by Japanese architect Nobuhiro Sato is sort of perfect. Each one is individually made, so no two will be exactly alike. I would plant something really bright and tall in it - like colourful pansies or zinnias next to some lavender or rosemary. Or strawberry plants.

He has some other clever little designs on the market, as well, like this incense burner: