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June 23, 2013 21 Comments

Succulent Centerpiece from a Flea Market Bundt Pan

Filed Under: DIY, Garden, home decor, My Home, My projects, Summer, Thrifted, Upcycle 21 Comments

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Last weekend we hit up one of my favorite places on the planet… The flea market! It is a vintage lovers paradise. I love searching for gems and getting a deal. It’s just so much fun! I got lots of goodies including a junky old tool box, a vintage rolling pin, and a few vintage bundt pans just to name a few. Of course I could use those bundt pans to make delicious bundt cakes like my Grandma’s famous sour cream pound cake, but I had other plans for my newly acquired pans… a succulent centerpiece

Flea Market Bundt Pan Succulent Centerpiece

That’s right, a planter, for my succulent centerpiece.

I love succulents. Truly. They are the only plant around here that sticks with me even when I don’t water it. My poor plants out front have seen better days and I’m certain they are only hanging on because my husband has been rescuing them and nursing them back.

Succulents, though, can survive just fine without getting watered regularly. Perfect for me!

Flea Market Bundt Pan Succulent Centerpiece

Here’s my awesome flea market find! Can you even handle that gorgeous copper color?

The succulent centerpiece planter came together very easily. I decided not to drill holes in the pan because I wanted to use this as a centerpiece and I didn’t want it draining all over my table. Also, in the future if I want to use the pan for something else, I still can.

Flea Market Bundt Pan Succulent Centerpiece

The pan had enough space for eight mini succulents. I arranged them while they were still in their containers that way I could rearrange if necessary. Once I liked their positioning, I was ready to pot them.

Flea Market Bundt Pan Succulent Centerpiece

For the potting of the succulents, I used potting soil made specifically for succulents. It’s a more absorbent soil so the plants don’t get too saturated because they need very little water. This is what it looked like once they were planted.

Flea Market Bundt Pan Succulent Centerpiece

I felt like it needed something more so I added a mason jar filled with driftwood to the center. Then it was perfect! It’s such a fun succulent centerpiece for summer! I could even see a similar version being displayed as a wedding centerpiece!

What do you think? Have you repurposed something unconventional into a planter? I’d love to hear about it!

I’m sharing this project to these parties, and Savvy Southern Style, Liz Marie Blog

Big thanks to a reader who let me know that my new beautiful copper planter is really a jello mold, not a bundt pan! Good thing for you sweet readers or else I may have actually tried to bake my Grandma’s famous sour cream bundt cake in it…whoops 🙂

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About Chelsea

Chelsea Coulston is the resident decorator, baker, and pillow hoarder around these parts. A wife to an active duty Sailor and mom of two girls, Chelsea's got a knack for decorating even the most challenging spaces (just see her military base house!) She's inspired by cool beach tones and warm natural elements that remind you of a day at the beach. After living in a half dozen rentals, she's enjoyed spending the last few years in a cute ranch style home that she and her husband have almost completely renovated themselves. Chelsea lives in sunny Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and two daughters.

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  1. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    June 23, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    This is super cute chelsea! I love succulents 🙂

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  2. Meegan says

    June 24, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Oh Chelsea! You are so creative! I love your projects. This one is no exception! Pinning and sharing.

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  3. [email protected] says

    June 24, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    wHAT A GREAT IDEA TO USE A JELLO MOLD AS A PLANTER. I’m SHARING ON MY fb PAGE AND WILL PIN, TOO.

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  4. Shannon Fox says

    June 24, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Fun! Love the pretty copper pan. Great repurpose girl! And love your pretty pictures too.

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  5. doreen says

    June 25, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Hi CHelsea,
    Love your use of a bundt pan for a planter. I love repurposing kitchen items. I made a planter out of a vintage flour sifter. Hope you can come visit for an iced tea and check it out at Altered Artworks

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  6. Jenn says

    June 25, 2013 at 7:24 pm

    Love this Chelsea! Shared on Facebook! Thanks so much for coming out to the party! xo

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  7. Selene Galindo says

    June 25, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    That is so creative!!! love love love it!
    Selene @ Restoration Beauty

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  8. Babs says

    June 26, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Great idea! love the pan’s copper color and the succulents. are perfect.

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  9. Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says

    June 27, 2013 at 9:11 am

    I love finding items and doing just as you did up there! Fab way to create a centerpiece! I am loving this!

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  10. Heidi @ Mom's Crafty Space says

    June 28, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    What a great idea! I’m loving that copper!

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  11. [email protected] says

    June 29, 2013 at 9:36 am

    Chelsea….you are so ridiculously clever! And look at those photos! Love!

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  12. Cathy says

    June 30, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday’s at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/. I would be honored if you join us! Have a wonderful week!

    Hugs, Cathy

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  13. Emily @ 52 Mantels says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:06 am

    Beautiful! WHat a great upcycle 🙂

    I featured you this week: http://www.52mantels.com/2013/07/diy-home-decor.html

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  14. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    July 12, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    this is so cute Chelsea! the icing on the cake is the cute driftwood in the center!

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