"We want...a SHRUBBERY!"

"One that looks nice...and not too expensive." -the Knights who say "Ni!"

Photo by Kindra Clineff

I would never think to grow a juniper shrub indoors, as seen in the July/August issue of COUNTRY LIVING Magazine.  Inspired by the book The Unexpected Houseplant by Tovah Martin, this arrangement depicted in Country Living has a simple sophistication that is so appealing.  A tall metal container similar to this 18" Aged French Flower Bucket was used as the planter.

This could be dressed with a ribbon to make a pretty Christmas planter as well.
Martin's book can be found at Amazon, and you can find a similar metal planter bucket above, but you will have to go find your own Shrubbery!

Witch (and Wizard's) Broom Bucket

I love this idea from AllYou Magazine for a Halloween accent at the front door ---- so unique and creative! 

This was an unfinished metal bucket painted in dark and bright stripes, but if you don't have the time or inclination to add paint, pick a bucket that's already finished in a fall color, like a Rust French Flower Bucket.  Choose the bucket height based on the length of your broom handles, you want to make sure the broom part is showing completely, with some of the broomsticks sticking out as well.

What a great idea this is for a Harry Potter themed party!  Guests can bring their brooms, but they must leave them at the door.

If you don't have a sheltered outdoor location and are worried about the weather, place it right inside your entryway.