A few years ago, Dutch designer, Renske Papavoine presented her Potten Project to Nani Marquina and the Catalan designer loved it and decided to add her creation to Marquina’s textile line.

These fabric containers are beautiful - a visual surprise. At first glance, they look like ceramic pots. But are, in fact, a conglomerate of pliable, multicolored fabrics. A soft, ivory latex-covered leather on the outside, and a rainbow of color on the top. Potten containers aren’t waterproof, but with a liner, they’ll serve as a planter, a vase, or a container for just about everything. I loved these.

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It’s finally beautiful, wam and sunny here in the fine city of Detroit. Flowers spring to mind (pun definitely intended). It’s time to plant some pansies and buy some tulips. All I need is a beautiful vase.

The Alchemy Vase, from Home Port is appealing. I like simplicity when it comes to floral arrangements. These come in a variety of shapes and sizes - all replicating the glassware we used in chemistry class. They range in price from $7.50 to $150.00.