The Daily Dig

June 08, 2010

After visiting a friend in Orange County this past weekend, she insisted that I check out "the most amazing airstream" at The Camp (an outdoor green retail complex in Costa Mesa) on my way home. When I got there I was delighted to see a silver airstream that housed an eclectic plant boutique. Happy plants, candy colored pots, ceramic owls, groovy artwork, and impeccable container arrangements greeted me from every corner of the most adorable plant shop that I had ever seen.

Colorful pots basking in the sunlight

Birds and owls hanging out in the beautifully displayed airstream

I met with Aggelige Spanos, the founder and owner of Organic Designs, inside her treasure filled trailer. Aggelige started Organic Designs while she was an Art Gallery Director. Not knowing what to get her wealthy clients as thank you gifts, she started making them container gardens. Her co-workers started to buy them and Aggelige knew she was onto something. After a stint in San Clemente, she opened her next shop in Costa Mesa in July of 2009.

A red passion flower growing up a post outside the trailer

Aggelige is making things just right

Organic Designs carries a wonderful variety of artistically displayed plants, handmade pottery, and art by local artist. Next time you're looking for that special gift, consider visiting Aggelige and her airstream for a unique and one-of-a-kind-gift.