Flickr Finds: Cigar Box Planters

This inviting patio caught our eye with an intriguing little detail: each sitting atop a tiled and a wrought-iron garden stool, two cigar boxes used as planters. They look like little jack-in-the-boxes filled with greenery.

We love this idea for putting a collection to active use. While CalamityJon isn't certain the arrangement will hold up, we can definitely appreciate the resourcefulness, even if it's only in the short term.

Images: Flickr user CalamityJon under license by Creative Commons

Comments (3)

What a great idea for old cigar boxes - I love it. You can also paint on them... Ed Musante does beautiful bird paintings on them and shows at Paul Thiebaud Gallery here in SF. Very cool! http://adsl-64-166-29-142.dsl.snfc21.pacbell.net/musante/paintings/49.htm

posted by RedBirdCabin on June 3rd 2009 at 6:48pm
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Oh, and nice outdoor chairs! ;)

posted by mouracs on June 3rd 2009 at 7:09pm
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I spray paint the boxes and plant succulents. They make great gifts

posted by Jalapeno on June 4th 2009 at 1:42pm
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