Julia those are neat containers. It is fun going to the nursery and seeing what they are doing. It is like going on a little plant vacation.
I go to youtube and watch some of their succulent container designs and they also suggested using houseplants with succulents.
I should go visit my local nursery and see what they are doing. Although they do not usually do many pots except summer pots. They do usually have some hardy suc plant combos this time of year.