This Adorable Scalloped Decor Item Has Sooo Many Functions

published Apr 18, 2025

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Happy spring! If you’re like me, you’re all about the flowers now. And Walmart is on-theme with adorable scalloped round planters in different sizes and colors.

The ceramic planters come in two sizes and two shades: You can get a 4-inch planter in blue or white for only $2.98 or $2.97, respectively, as well as a 6-inch planter in blue or white for just $5.44. The pots also contain a drainage hole with a removable plug if you choose to use them for real plants.

But surprise: They have so many other potential uses, too!

TikToker @athomewithpaigen showcased how you can give one of these planters a long-lasting twist that’s perfect for dorms with minimal light by putting faux flowers inside instead. This look is beautiful and super easy to re-create — you can buy fake flowers from any craft store.

Meanwhile, Greisy Veras (@greisyv14 on TikTok and @greisyveras on Instagram) chose to totally switch things up and use the planters as candle holders. The planters immediately make plain old white candles look 10 times more decorative. You could do the same and use the white planter for a more minimalistic feel, or the blue for a more colorful spring vibe. If you’re in a dorm or apartment that doesn’t allow candles, you can absolutely use flameless LED candles instead. This video, which got 138,000 views on TikTok and more than 2,600 likes on Instagram, received many excited comments, including, “I really need to check out Walmart.” Yes, you do!

Mainstays 4-Inch Scallop Planter

$3 at Walmart

Mainstays 4-Inch Scallop Planter

$3 at Walmart

Personally, though, I would use one of these planters for either my makeup brushes or school writing supplies. It’s such an easy way to organize your everyday items in a cute way. You can add one or multiples to your desk in a way that serves as decor with functionality.

I don’t trust myself with growing real plants, so this makes more sense for me. But if you’re a plant fanatic, these ceramic pots would be the most adorable and affordable way to enhance your favorite plants!

This post was a collaboration between Dorm Therapy and Apartment Therapy and originally appeared on Apartment Therapy. See it there: This Adorable Walmart Scalloped Decor Item Has So Many Functions

Isabel Petrou

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Isabel is an incoming sophomore at the University of Vermont. She is studying public communication. She grew up in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, where she frequented the beach often during the summer. Even though her heart belongs to the ocean, the mountains are becoming a close contender. Her favorite part of living in Burlington, Vermont, for college is its unique coffee shops. Her perfect day would consist of going to a cute café in the morning, then spending the day at the beach swimming and reading, then ending the day by shopping and getting dressed up for a nice dinner downtown. Through Dorm Therapy, Isabel is excited to be a voice for young adults embarking on their college journeys and she hopes to make this big transition of life more comfortable for others in the same place as her.

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