covet: concrete planter

 tiny obleeek by obleeek

 the DIY version by re-nest

i've been wanting to spruce up my desk at work with some succulents but can't for the life of me find a pot/planter i like.  if i were rich, i would totally get an tiny obleeek, but i'm not... so I might have to conjure up a DIY project like this.

create: cinder block planter

planter by {Pot-ted}

it must be my lucky day.  i have come across so many great things online in the last 24 hours that my blog is erupting!  couldn't wait to share this DIY planter that i found via the inhabit blog.  i love DIY projects that are easy to construct from off the shelf materials and result in the most creative yet simple things!  plus, i Love (yes, that's love with a capital L) succulents!  and i love project photos that feature pups!  i couldn't get this post up fast enough...