Spreading a bit of spring around the house during this cold, wet winter has been on my mind lately.
I’ve been trying to do that and keep a lid on unnecessary spending for the house. It’s been going well but I did have one slip-up a few weeks ago when I found these cool glass bottles, with glass lids, at a thrift store for only $10. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with them but they came home with me anyway and have quickly become my fave thing to use for a quick and easy spring centerpiece.
Each one has some natural wear and tear but that just adds to their charm.
I’ve had them all over my kitchen and dining area since I brought them home. A few flowers in each and I have a simple but pretty spring centerpiece. This is something anyone can do and it’s so easy. You could even go the free route and clip a few flowers or greens from your yard. Pretty decor doesn’t have to be expensive, or complicated.
As far as my own decor, I tend to keep things simple so I either try to stay in the same color family or stick with one type of flower. To me, that makes more of a statement.
While I do love them in the center of the table and on the kitchen island, my favorite spot has been on the white buffet in the dining area. I sometimes struggle with this cabinet because it’s so big. I don’t like a lot of “stuff” around so this area can end up feeling a bit empty.
My 3 thrifted bottles and some beautiful red tulips make the perfect centerpiece, and just the right touch for Valentine’s Day. It’s definitely my favorite look so far.
Kristi
Thanks Kristi! I didn’t expect to get so much use out of them. They just seem to suit my style. The tulips are my fave too! 🙂
Kristi
Thanks so much Vanessa! I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with them and almost passed them up. So glad I didn’t do that.
Kristi
Thanks so much Kim! I love my new thrifty find.
Kristi
Thanks Michelle! I was just going to get one but they were in such great shape, and had lids, so I scooped them all up. So glad I did. 🙂
Kristi
Thanks, I do love them.
Ah, that noise of the frosted glass hitting the sides of the bottle as you take it off…isn’t it the best? 🙂
Kristi
Thanks Cindy! Love that I was able to get so much from my little splurge.
Kristi
It’s been rough staying away from the thrift stores, but I’ve been pretty good since my little slip-up. 😉
Thanks so much Deborah!
Kristi
Thanks so much Jillian!
I’m glad I got them too. Sometimes you just have to make a tiny splurge. 😉
Kristi
Thanks so much Mary Beth, I appreciate it!
MaryJean
Kristi,
In my email stream, your post had a photo of a wooden candle holder in front of a chalkboard with something on it. I couldn’t quite tell what it was, but I was interested in it. I loved the look. Can you expand on that item? I didn’t see it on this page, although the centerpieces you created were lovely!
Meegan Fast
You have such pretty ideas and tips for thrifted bottles. I like your style. And fresh garden flowers can make everything better, can’t they?
Kristi Dominguez
These thrifted bottles are so pretty…great shape to them! Love one flower choice, as well…I think the tulips are my fave!
Vanessa Hunt
3 glass bottles = endless possibilities!! Love all of the ways you’ve used them. So many beautiful arrangements!
Kim
Very pretty idea. Simple and elegant.
Michelle @ The Painted Hinge Farmhouse
Love these bottles and what you’ve done with them! I would have had a rough time passing them up too – especially with those lids!
Bliss
Those bottles are cool and I would have snapped them up too. I like the noise the lids make as that type is taken off.
Cindy
Love the way you styled these thrifted bottles…so many possibilities!!
Deborah
Yeah, I’m trying to stay out of the thrift stores too -trying. These are beautiful but you made them look ah-mazing!!!!!
Jillian
Love those bottles! Glad you allowed yourself to grab them, a tiny useful splurge and moving them around is so much bang for the buck.
Mary Beth
Oh, Kristi, this is such a lovely idea! Simple but beautiful.