Give Your Clay Pots a Makeover With These Easy Ideas

Dear Owner,

Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for everything you’ve done for me. You’ve invited me into your home and trust me to hold your wonderful plants, flowers and herbs. That’s a big honor. But I think I speak for all your clay pots when I say we’ve been in a rut lately and would like to try something different. Maybe you didn’t know we can do plenty of other things outside the garden, but we’re lots of fun in the kitchen, bathroom and even the bedroom. Here are a few ideas, but you’re so creative I bet you can think of even more. Did I mention how smart and funny you are, too?

Sincerely,
Tara
Tara Cotta (and the rest of the planters)

By the Numbers – Why nail metal numbers into the wall when you can paint your house numbers on pots and stage them close to the front door?  It’s an eye-catching design element whether there are plantings in them or not.

That’s a Crock! – Set a pot or two beside your stove and use it as a catch-all for the utensils you use most.

Turn the Tables – Getting married this year? Then let us plant this idea in your head: Tiny terra cotta pots make great bases for table numbers or wedding favors. Painted gold and filled with bright aquarium pebbles and succulents, they make a great table centerpiece or favor.

Now Serving – A cake stand made of clay pots? We are eating this idea up! Glue or caulk the bottom of a 10-inch pot base to the bottom of a 4-inch pot, spray paint and seal. It’s a piece of cake!

Edible Ornamentation - Small unglazed pots can make great, garden-themed vessels for puddings, cupcakes, brownies and other sweet treats.

Rustic Chic – Lend the right balance of refined and rustic by using whitewashed terra cotta pots filled with festive ornaments for instant holiday decor.

Hold That Thought! – Enhance an outdoor picnic or party with terra cotta pots used for holding utensils.