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CONTAINERS
Easy up-sales for your holiday customers include "art"
containers that recipients will be able to use for many
arrangements long past the holidays. For example, with
a fresh, modern take on traditional blue-and-white
chinoiserie motifs, Port 68 off ers wonderful containers
and more with the Chinese murals and patterns in
green and white, pink and white, and other colors.
Consumers can use these containers as vessels for
fl owers or for accent pieces. port68.com
For customers with more contemporary styles and
tastes, Global Views has a vast selection of contemporary
containers that are both functional and decorative.
e company's ceramic Planter Head containers,
created by Portuguese artisans would look "mind
blowing" with hip, funky green plants. globalviews.com
A more sustainable and organic option are wood
containers, and there have been many exciting styles
introduced in the last few years. A standout (although
not watertight) is the Paulownia Wood Fishbowl Pot
from Jamali Garden. e classic shape is perfect for a
plant or natural-style arrangement (with a liner added).
jamaligarden.com
When it comes to holiday purchasing, it's always
a good rule of thumb to choose items that refl ect
your style. Your clients come to you because they
like your design aesthetic and creative style.
Wishing you a very merry holiday buying season
fi lled with exciting fi nds and bigger sales.
Global Views
Port 68
Jamali Garden