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Posted by Sunset, January 24, 2009 in Containers , Places , Techniques

By Sharon Cohoon, Sunset senior garden writer

Whether it's personal attire, interior decor, or garden landscape, unfailingly I am drawn to close harmonies or nearly monochromatic color schemes.  So naturally this combination of pot and plant appealed to me.

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That's my style, and I'm probably stuck with it.  But, just once, I'd like to go for something like the combination below.  Full-out contrast.  So bold it makes your heart race like two back-to-back cups of Peets Sumatra. 

Which is you?

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Both pots were found at Malibu Market & Design in, where else, Malibu, California.

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I think I'm a contrast girl.

Posted by:Fern @ Life on the Balcony | January 24, 2009 at 11:57 PM

I adore contrast. I especially am drawn to differing leaf sizes and shapes in contrast, strong rhythmic contrast in foliage. The top pot is very pretty though. -- Bonnie

Posted by:Bonnie Story | January 25, 2009 at 07:21 AM

Maybe mono for something big and sculptural, but I'm with the others when it comes to an accent pot. Love outdoor eye candy!

Posted by:Sheila Schmitz | January 25, 2009 at 05:25 PM

Okay, that does. You're all making me feel VERY conservative. Next pot will be bold. I'll post it to prove it.

Posted by:sharon | January 26, 2009 at 08:46 AM

I'll dissent and say that I love pot no.1. I just recently planted a trio of plants with complementary bronzy/red foliage in oxblood colored pots, to echo with our dark red front door.

Posted by:kimiko | January 27, 2009 at 11:26 AM

A kindred spirit. I'm delighted.

Posted by:sharon | January 27, 2009 at 05:29 PM

The harmony between plant and pot in photo one is more my style!

Posted by:PLD | January 29, 2009 at 07:40 AM
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