Screw down flower pot. Italian gardenware firm Serralunga (famous for those outsized polyethylene planters by Corrado Thibaldi) has also produced the Santavase screw down flower pot by Denis Santachiara. The pot has a steel screw at the end that allows it to be screwed into the ground. This makes it possible to use in slanting or uneven gardens. There's also a metal stand (inset) available should you decide to take it inside.
10 August 2006
Clever lids give standard jars a second life.
The Cas Pots is a collection of lids suitable for standard food industry pots, like the ones in which you buy jam, marmalade, condiments, etc. Each lid has its specific function; like coffee mug, citrus press and spout, but they are all aimed at giving jars a second lease on life. Designed by Bezou & Jourdy. From Industreal.
9 August 2006
Lego-like planters. The Nello Il Matto planters from Italian firm Serralunga (famous for those outsized polyethylene planters also by Corrado Thibaldi) gives a playful wink to Lego, and they would look cool on any terrace or in any garden. They are available in four colors and with three, two or one pot. Combines like Legos. Design Corrado Thibaldi, they sell for EUR 55:- (one pot), EUR 84:- (two pots) and EUR 102:- (three pots) That is USD 70:-, 108:- and 131:- respectively.