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May 8, 2014 32 Comments

Succulent Planters with Neon Pink Pebbles

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Last week my hubs just got home from a long ten day underway. Ten days really isn’t a long time especially when he’s been gone for much longer but I’m telling you those ten days felt like ETERNITY. Ten days, alone, with a toddler is hard. Don’t get me wrong, every day is special and awesome , it really is, but no day is without challenges. One day, towards the end of the underway, we just had to get out of the house and we ended up at the pet store (!!!). It was a super hot day so the beach or park were out of the question and well, P loves animals so the pet store totally made sense.

We browsed around, talked to the turtles, blowed kisses to the fish, waved to the birds, and as I was leading her towards the exit I spied these gorgeous BRIGHT PINK pebbles and I thought it might be the best idea ever to use them in a planter.

Succulent Planters with Neon Pink Pebbles

Pink Pebbled Succulent Planters

After we spent approximately 19 hours in the pet store obsessing over all of the animals and leaving with nothing except for the pink aquarium gravel it was nap time for P and project time for me.

pink pebbled planter

I got this big ol’ 5 pound bag of neon pink pebbles for about $4. I started with this faux plant from IKEA. This plant has been in P’s room for a few weeks since we are working on her big girl room. I covered up the really obviously fake dirt with the pink pebbles and it instantly looked awesome.

Tea Cup Succlent Planter

Since I had a bag full of pink pebbles, no succulent was safe. I popped this cute little one into a tea cup and dotted it with some gold paint for a chic little succulent planter.

pink pebble planter

Can you even handle these succulent planters?? Imagine the possibilities! Pink, black, yellow, those pebbles come in a gazillion colors!

planter with pink pebbles

I’m always amazed at where inspiration strikes. Pet store today, who knows where tomorrow. Happy Thursday!

* you can also find pink aquarium gravel on Amazon.com (affiliate link).

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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. Laila (@OnlyLaila) says

    May 8, 2014 at 8:13 am

    I have become obsessed with pink gravel. I recently bought some for my plants! Love what you’ve done.

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      May 8, 2014 at 8:46 am

      Why did it never dawn on me before! I love it too – so many possibilities! Thanks for stopping by Laila!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer @ Brave New Home says

    May 8, 2014 at 10:19 am

    What a clever idea! Love the look : ]

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    • Chelsea says

      May 10, 2014 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks Jennifer!! How are you doing?!!

      Reply
  3. Cher @ Designs by Studio C says

    May 8, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Really cute! Love the pink gravel!

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      May 10, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      Thank you!! I love it too – I need come up with some more uses for my pink pebbles!

      Reply
  4. Maria says

    May 8, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Ok this is probably a totally DUH! question, but I sort of have a black thumb so I very seldome do anything with real live plants, so my question is, do you just use the pebbles in place of soil or do you just put the pebbles on top of the dirt? I’m sorry for such a silly question, but I just got my first succulent ever last week to see if I can keep it alive without killing for more than a month, lol. I live the look of succulents an plants in general, but don’t have many because of my black thumb, and even though my hubby is good when it comes to planting and growing things, he hasn’t been able to do much in that department since he got disabled in a car accident a couple years ago. Thanks for the great idea though, I will definitely get some next time I go out and hope I don’t kill my little succulent, lol.

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    • Chelsea says

      May 9, 2014 at 9:43 am

      Hi Maria – Yes I just put the pebbles on top of the dirt. I also put a few larger rocks at the bottom of the cup/pot to help with draining. Succulents don’t need a lot of water. I’m definitely not the gardener in the family – that’s my husband but I’ve managed to keep the succulents alive. If I can do it, you can do it šŸ˜‰

      Reply
  5. Carmody says

    May 9, 2014 at 4:21 am

    I love this and have a bag of pink gravel that is calling my name.

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      May 10, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      You do?!!! Awesome! You are half way there! Happy planting!

      Reply
  6. Amy @ Homey Oh My! says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    I’ve been waiting for this post! Thought I’d see some gold šŸ˜‰ Isn’t the pink gravel fantastic!? I want to put it in all my plant pots!! But I won’t.
    Love the container you chose for your donkey tail!

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    • Chelsea says

      May 10, 2014 at 10:48 pm

      You know me so well! Gold is a must – and hello neon pink! New obsession maybe??!!!

      Reply
  7. Krista @thehappyhousie says

    May 9, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Such a fun and cute hit of colour Chelsea- adorable!!

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    • Chelsea says

      May 10, 2014 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you sweet friend! Pink is way fun!

      Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      May 14, 2014 at 10:14 pm

      So so cute, Chels! Adore the pink!
      xoxox

      Reply
  8. Andrea @ This Pug Life says

    May 10, 2014 at 9:45 pm

    I adore everything about that polka dot teacup planter! OMG. I would have never thought to use aquarium gravel like this, loooove the pink.

    Reply
    • Chelsea says

      May 10, 2014 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you Andrea!! I’m pretty obsessed with gold everything so the gold polka dots just made sense!! Have a great day!

      Reply
  9. Aimee @ItsOverflowing says

    May 12, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    This is way too cute! Pink, Gold and Succulents — Yes, Please!!! Featuring you tomorrow. XO, Aimee – http://www.ItsOverflowing.com

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    • Chelsea says

      May 13, 2014 at 7:26 am

      Thank you so much Aimee!! xo

      Reply
  10. Stacy says

    May 13, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    I finally got my hubby to plant me some succulents this weekend and remembered this post! I couldn’t find the gravel I wanted but I am decorating my home office in Kelly green, navy, gold and white so…. I got some blue rocks and partially painted them gold! I think I might have to do more and add a little more to it once everything settles in the planter. Thanks for the idea!

    Stacy
    http://www.anygirlcandoit.com

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  11. Heidi says

    May 13, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Seriously why can I never think of something like this! I love love love this idea! I think it would look beautiful with rich red colored rocks for Christmas. I think I’m going to have to get some gravel!!! Also, I love the polka dot tea-cup. I think I’m going to have to make one of those myself! Thanks for the great ideas! šŸ™‚

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  12. Carrie This Home says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    I agree–ten days alone with a toddler is an eternity! I LOVE this idea–especially since you used pink pebbles! Such a cute and creative way to bring some color into the room!

    Reply
  13. Katie Goldsworthy says

    May 15, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    I love this! So cute! It would be the perfect gift! Thanks for linking it up! Pinning to our pin board.

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    • Chelsea says

      May 20, 2014 at 9:23 am

      Thanks so much Katie!!

      Reply
  14. Pat says

    March 21, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    I am ready to go get me some colored gravel. I have some real plants that could use some help and I think this is the help I needed. Thanks so much . Keep up the good work

    Reply

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