Friday, February 18, 2011

Richard Taylor at Pottery Barn & a Giveaway

It was very exciting the other day to find that select pieces from concrete artist Richard Taylor are now being offered exclusively through Pottery Barn! All the pieces bear his name and Pottery Barn has done a terrific job of crediting his talent in their descriptions:
"After years of experimentation, English artist Richard Taylor perfected the difficult craft of mold making. His artistry allows him to create original pieces that showcase his great skill and eye for detail. Made from his original molds with details that are hand carved by Richard, our planters feature two rounded handles and a decorative double ridge."

The Handled Planters above are available in 4 sizes, ranging from $12 - $99.
Fluted Urn - $14
Leaf Planters - available in 2 sizes, $16 - 29.
and this very cute bird on a metal stick for $6.

Although it says Richard's pieces are available online and in the catalog, at my local Pottery Barn (Arlington-Clarendon) they had a nice selection of the Handled Planters and the Fluted Urn. The finish and texture are great and the aged look sets these pieces apart.

In honor of Richard's work being carried by Pottery Barn, I'm having a giveaway. The winner will have a choice of the Fluted Urn or a small Handled Planter or Leaf Pot. Just leave a comment by Monday night 9 pm Eastern.

*UPDATE* - Jean of the blog Downsizing in San Francisco is the winner. Congrats Jean!

69 comments:

René said...

What a wonderful giveaway! I would be thrilled to win.

-Rene

Kerry Steele- Design du Monde said...

These are so cute. I like the bird. My "local" PB is an hour away in Richmond so I'll have to wait to get a first hand look.

Red Door Home said...

Love these pots. A great giveaway just in time for spring!

pve design said...

Thanks- love any of the pots or birds!
Bring on Spring and playing in the dirt....
pve

for the love of a house said...

the pots are beautiful!
are they resin or actual clay?!

they look like something the dearly departed Smith & Hawkin would have carried..... with the arrival of Spring around the corner (at least I hope;) I'm really missing S&H!

happy weekend!
joan

Gigi said...

Gorgeous pots. I hope my local PB has them, I want to see them up close.

Stylelinx said...

Great give-away! Love those pots & Pottery Barn for that matter!

lime said...

Oh my! LOVE the handled planters! Thanks!

Unknown said...

I have just started following your blog and have enjoyed it very much. Lovely give away for spring!

Unknown said...

Sigh...love, love love the look. Thanks for bringing it to my computer this morning!

Sarah said...

I wish we had a PB nearby - our closet one is nearly 2 hours away! I've just started to get my garden going, and any one of those planters would be perfect!

Mary Catherine said...

These are beautiful! The fluted pot would is stunning!

Danielle Sigwalt Interiors said...

Oh yes please!!! I can't wait to dive into gardening this year!!! And hey if I win, I can meet you at the PB in Clarendon, as I am 5 minutes away from there walking distance! Thanks for the giveaway...every Monday in March I'll be doing a giveaway in honor of my sons birth month, so stop by if you get a chance, then I won't have to ship either ;)! Have wonderful weekend and hope you enjoy the weather today! I'm out for a walk in a bit!!! xx Danielle

teaorwine said...

Love the Leaf Pot... resembles a delicate pie crust!

Maggiotto said...

Count me in! These will get me to PB over the week-end!

Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass said...

Wow! I would love to have all of these pieces.
This makes me want to cast a mold for concrete.
Great giveaway, Michele.
Teresa
xoxo

Erin said...

Eeeeeek! I was just looking for pots on craigslist. Thank you for the chance!!!

Global Atelier said...

What a great giveaway - I amm thrilled to see that Richard Taylor is at Pottery Barn! Adore the bird.

Drawn to Paint said...

Thanks for your inspiring blog! I love giveaways!

K said...

Perfect timing. Our newish puppy just broke some ceramic planters.

WhiteWhispers2u said...

Oh PB is my favorite I would love to win! I think these pots have great style and can be used for so much.~Cheers Kim

Zoryn said...

Wonderful giveaway, great to start thinking of spring. :)

Zoryn said...

Exelnte idea, start thinking about spring :) loved the leaf pot.

Unknown said...

Thanks for the sharing this fun item everyone loves something special for the garden.

I'm excited about all the pieces and would be thrilled with
Fluted Urn, small Handled Planter or Leaf Pot. Thanks!

Bette

Unknown said...

The are lovely.I am so ready for spring after this long winter

The Life of the Chous said...

Thanks for hosting this giveaway. It makes me want to plant flowers right now!

JennyM said...

Oh how I love P Barn and your blog! I really am excited for a chance to win!!!!

Christy from fountains of home said...

Fun! That a fun collection for sure.

eLIZabeth Floyd said...

I am glad PB is carrying these planters :) Thanks for the giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Good timing for this giveaway. As a plant addict, gardener and collector of urn I would love one.
Thanks!

Julie

Anonymous said...

Fabulous giveaway.
cathycomm@aol.com

Alison said...

Gorgeous pots. Thanks for letting me know the Clarendon pottery barn is carrying them.

Anonymous said...

These are lovely. would look terrific at my front gate.

Renae Moore said...

Guess I didn't know you were up in my old stomping grounds! The Clarendon PB is a great store and I love that whole little village! Good to know on these pottery pieces.

helen tilston said...

Beautiful pots, just like us bloggers, who get better with age

Heather M. said...

Just found your blog! Wonderful! What a great to find it...giveaway day! :) Love them all!

sunhikr said...

I never win anything!! I am re-doing my garden and the leaf pot would be a charished addition!! Thanks for the chance.

jacqueline said...

Beautiful!

Deviant Deziner, aka Michelle said...

As one who has grappled with making molds, I can see where these pots posed a technical challenge.
Congrats to Richard Taylor for creating a beautiful and affordable line !

Marielle said...

Lovely. It actually was painful to be in France in December and not be able to bring some of the beautiful urns we saw home with us. Luggage restrictions be damned!

Susan Hemann said...

Love your blog! I love the planters! I garden and alway love unusual planters for the house and porch. that bird is so charming! I am going to Pottery Barn to shop when I am finished with this post!

Anash said...

i love pottery barn- their items never cease to amaze me with their intricate details and beautiful design which is also the epitome of simplicity. thks for a great blog!
anashct [at] yahoo [dot] com

Anonymous said...

That's a tough choice but I'm up for the challenge.

Two Penny Chic said...

I love pottery gardening! It makes it so easy to move your plants around at a whim! I hope I win - michelle v.

balsamfir said...

Will look for pots this spring when I get to PB(1.5 hours away). Cement is a wonderful garden pot material, unbreakable, grows moss well. I like the fluted urn best of your choices, but they're all charming.

leah mari said...

oh i just love this give away!

Unknown said...

Love the planters! Such a fun give away for the coming spring time!

Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog) said...

Wonderful giveaway! just in time for Spring!

Loretta
APPLESandRUBIES

The enchanted home said...

Wow these are just beautiful, PB is really coming along, I must say!
I love any of the pots and would be thrilled to have one to give me a jumpstart for spring gardening! You have a wonderful blog here.....Please visit my new blog...less than 2 months old, about the building of our home and my love for design/decor. Would love you to stop by......have a wonderful weekend.
www.theenchantedhome.blogspot.com

quintessence said...

Love these beautiful planters. Their classic design assures they will be happily accommodated in any number of spaces!!

Courtney said...

I love your blog and would be so excited to win any one of these lovely pieces!

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

I would be thrilled to win! I was in our local PB last week and they didn't have these displayed.
xo,
Sherry

cotedetexas said...

i love pb these days! when are we going to get over urns? never??? I just love them.


loved your comment on HB. I'm just so sick of paying to see images that have been on the blogs for years. you know?!!!!

take care,
Joni

Unknown said...

I'm so ready for spring and this is just what the doctor ordered!

Vickie H. said...

So beautiful! Thank you for hosting this nice giveaway!

Unknown said...

These are beautiful! I love lots of different styles and sizes of pots outdoors. When hurricane season comes and we have one bearing down on the Texas coast, I drag them into my garage one at a time, swearing I must start giving them away as gifts. I never do though. I love them all.

Valerie said...

Love, love, love the pots! The little bird on a stick is just too cute! These would look fantastic on a deck! Hmmm........

Giulia said...

I hadn't opened my catalogue yet..thanks for letting us know. I love his work. Lovely giveaway...count me in. Cheers.

lisaroy said...

These are all so gorgeous - what a lovely idea for a giveaway! :)

tree said...

Beautiful! i love the Leaf pot! Thanks for the chance!

enchantedtree(at)hotmail.com

Michelle H said...

The little birdie is adorable!

Unknown said...

Boy do I have the perfect spot for that!

v9iecp (at) hotmail (dot) com

Mimi said...

Love these, and know just where I would use one.

Betty said...

Those handles are great. Thanks for a great giveaway!

Paula Puryear Martin said...

These are so wonderful! Thanks for having this wonderful giveaway.

Wendy said...

I have to admit that I'd never heard of this designer, but I love the simple, classic lines of these pots.

Unknown said...

These pots are fabulous! Thanks for the find. I would love to win!
Paula

Mary said...

I wish I had a pottery barn near me, those are great pieces and I would love to enter your generous giveaway. Mary

My Notting Hill said...

Hi everyone - Thanks for all the great comments about Richard's pieces. Jean of Downsizing in San Francisco is the winner. Congrats Jean! (I've left you a comment on your blog)

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