FLOWER VASES - not your mom's vase...

courtesy - martha stewart living

Flower vases may be the most overlooked decor item for the home but still every designer has tried his or hand at vases....and you can see why - this lovely cottage kitchen above would not be the same without all those flowers in vases scattered about!

So now, as we venture indoors in the colder time of year, it may be a good time to explore some possibilities for showing off Nature's bounty:

First possibility : The Watering Can

 any old one will do - go to antique stores and stock up on watering cans - a great gift as a vase....

courtesy Slack 12

 

An unusual idea : the faux Grass Vase.

by Claydies for Normann Copenhagen (click here) 

The Normann Copenhagen website writes:

 "Grass is a reminder of the strong contrasts that exist between the civilised and the uncivilised, as expressed in the contrast between the asphalted road and an untouched roadside."

Claydies, the creators of this stoneware vase, explains:

"During the development phase of the vase Grass, we carefully hand modeled all of the details. A small and humble flower can become important in Grass. The flowers grow in grass, so for us it was natural to surround the flower with grass. But Grass can also stand alone and just be."

This vase was so popular that they ran out of the medium size... so they decided to have a class make their own grass vase!  Look here for photos by clicking.

Third : Japanese Sensibility

from Uncommon Goods

This gorgeously polished agate vase was created for the Japanese art of flower arranging, Ikebana, with its emphasis on simplicity and balance. A slice of Brazilian agate, it has a small water reservoir within that keeps blossoms and stems fresh. Harmony with nature. Handcrafted in Oregon.

Fourth : Take a Can, Cover with Cork....

You must check out the directions for making this - Click HERE ... buy a sheet of cork and clean an empty can and there you go!

Fifth:  GOLDEN FRUIT VASE

This is my favorite...from Henry Road website....Perfect for the holidays.  Makes any flower look amazing. (But now it seems to be out of stock - I cannot find it on their website a mere 8 hours later.....such is life...)