My Urban Garden Deco Guide

Fresh white 'shopping bag' planters called Mercato by Flora Online. Also available:red.   red  

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Why settle for functionality? ... seems to say Italian brand 21ST LIVINGART via its collection of light/planters.

Why not ensure pots and lights become stunning sculptures for your modern outdoor space?

The brand was at Maison et Objet and it drew my attention because the booth was buzzing with admirative visitors discovering this new kid on the block.
 
http://www.italian-furniture-design.com/vmchk/lighting/floor/caprice.html

 
'Kadabra' and Caprice are two of their designs (available is white, orange and green).

In the 90 's and early naughties, glam outdoor pots were brought to the market and wowed us all.

Now the decade opens with a new trend.Slowly but surely, designers' attention has shifted to practical issues that people have with planters: portability and lack of space.Here is one design by www.Flora-online.de.Coasters allow you to move them around and easily bring them indoors.

Clever.

These  pots were designed by the very talented student Stéphanie Choplin and were inspired by the geeky Tetris app.

I hope she makes a variety of sizes available to all!