# Jellyfish Garden Accessories These Hanging Painted Planters Are Inspired by Ocean Creatures By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painted-planter References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/04/24/ceramic-cephalopod-and-jellyfish-air-plant-holders/) & [cindysearles](http://www.cindysearles.com/) [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative) user Cindy Searles creates custom painted planters alongside her husband James. The Californian artist's pots are shaped to resemble ocean creatures like octopi and [jellyfish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewels-of-the-sea) and are displayed in an eye-catching color palette. Referencing an underwater theme, Cindy and James Searles' [hanging flower pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere) are both artfully crafted and convenient, especially for those looking to grow plants in small urban spaces or compact balconies. The eclectic decor items are also fun for bohemian backyards and beach houses by the sea. Fans of painted planters can invest in one of these artist creations or can try to recreate a similar design at home. The eco decor accessories are fun, vibrant and functional for fans of vertical gardening. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Custom Painted Planters:** Artistically painted planters that are customized to resemble ocean creatures are a growing trend for home decor enthusiasts. - **Urban Vertical Gardening:** Utilizing hanging flower pots for small urban spaces or compact balconies is a growing trend within urban vertical gardening. - **Bohemian Beach House Decor:** Eclectic decor items with an island or beach theme, such as these painted planters, are becoming popular for bohemian backyards and beach houses by the sea. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies could create custom painted planters inspired by the ocean to appeal to customers who value eco decor accessories and vertical gardening solutions. - **Landscaping:** Landscaping companies can explore the growing trend of vertical gardening and offer hanging planters as a sustainable and practical solution for small outdoor spaces. - **Artists and Artisans:** Artists and artisans who specialize in customizing home decor items can profit from creating unique hanging flower pots inspired by the ocean and catering to the growing home decor trend of bohemian beach house decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ocean Plastic Pot Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elho.md) - [Disco-Inspired Hanging Planter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ball-plant-hanger.md) - [Demure Dual-Function Hanging Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-fixture-planter.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-coralshaped-vase.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floos.md) - [Artsy Hanging Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-air-plant-mobile.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md) - [Vertical Workstation Wall Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-wall-planter.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md)