Lilacs come in such a pretty range of hues, from white to pale lavender to deep purple, and they mix beautifully with the fresh spring green of viburnum. Their effusive blossoms look especially pretty in woven wicker baskets and cachepots.
I find myself using these pretty woven raffia sleeves on glass cylinder vases all the time in summer, when their natural ease is a perfect match for simple garden blossoms. The airy pattern looks equally pretty holding a candle.
In a special collection for Aerin, Frances Palmer handcrafted these shapely vases in white earthenware clay coated in a pale lavender slip and then a clear glaze tor a luminous hint of color. It picks up on the soft purple hues of the clematis beautifully. Tiny daisies offer a charming complement to the larger blossoms.
Because they are made from plant materials themselves, I find that raffia, straw, wicker, and rattan vases, baskets, and containers all work particularly well with flowers. They provide a natural backdrop for any type of flower, particularly in summer, and are well-suited to outdoor and more informal settings. Woven baskets can’t hold water but can be fitted with watertight glass, metal, or plastic containers. Whether on a summer table, outdoor patio, or indoor sunroom, these planters and vases provide airy texture that works effortlessly with plants and blossoms, and are a worthy addition to your repertoire of containers.
