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December 2nd, 2008
obleeek


how beautiful are these concrete planters from obleeek? each one is designed by leo estevez and made with a custom concrete blend that is 40% lighter than standard concrete. i love how smooth and modern it looks. click here for more information and to purchase. [thanks, dunja!]

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14 comments
Ron said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 9:14 am

Beautiful — but frustrating! Like so many designer things posted on this and other such blogs, there is never an easy way to buy them. Obleeek doesn’t appear to sell them directly and none of the 4 resellers they list on their site seem to list any Obleeek products on their own sites.

Of course I know that once I saw an actual price I’d probably lose interest… some things are best enjoyed at a distance.

Leigh said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 9:25 am

Wow, I LOVE these! I’ve never been a house plant person b/c I always, always kill them, but these just might convince me to try again!

babayaga said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 9:36 am

The planters are wonderful-but I must know-what is the exact name of the plant in the top photo? It has such a beautiful leaf!

Kristan said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 9:44 am

GORGEOUS! And that plant in the first photo is very cool. Yeah, if/when I ever develop a green thumb, I’d spring for these.

Laura said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 9:56 am

love that modern look! too bad i don’t have a green thumb! I can’t manage to keep any plants alive but these planters might be worth trying.

kati said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 10:21 am

love those! although i immediately wondered if it comes with something on the bottom to make sure it doesn’t scratch the hardwoods!

jing said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 11:36 am

I totally agree Ron, some things are better appreciated at a distance! these are SO pricey, but SO perfect. maybe I will try my hand at making my own! after all it is JUST concrete! nice inspiration.

Lecia said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 11:38 am

SO beautiful!

Nicole said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 11:53 am

Those are so lovely. I wonder how many I could get on my little patio? Hmmm…

December 2nd, 2008 - 11:59 am

I’m always looking for new planters and these are really nice. I wonder if they have holes in the bottom . . . not that they have to, but it’s helpful.

the.mediatrix said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 12:37 pm

I agree with Ron and jing, but what works for me is to get the inspiration by admiring at a distance, then find a way to approximate the look for less. I know we all do this, just thought I’d mention it. (And yes, these are amazingly beautiful. I love the look of the one just filled with water.)

Dunja said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 2:10 pm

Obleeek does sell direct.
Just go to http://www.obleeek.com and click on products. I just bought four of the tiny’s for my deck.

Jess said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 6:55 pm

I’m with babayaga – what is the plant at the top? I think I’m even more interested in that than I am in the planter!

joe said:
December 2nd, 2008 - 8:59 pm

The plant is called “hardy tapioca.”
It does have gorgeous leaves , but if you plant it outside it can be super agressive spread really easily. Im just sayn.

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