Rain Gutter Downspout Ideas

I woke up to the sound of rain pouring out of our gutters. California needs the rain, so I'm not complaining. But always trying to 'pretty things up' I started looking around for rain gutter downspout ideas.

I found a site with some amazing downspouts at the Art of Rain, but they are a wee bit (ok WAY) out of my price range.

 

http://www.artofrain.com/downspouts.html

So I asked K if he would make me something more like this. I'll let you know if he does.