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.
Check out some of my past Thrifty Style Team posts. Remember the fun, faux fur stool? You can find that, here, and part 2 of my thrifty sunroom makeover, here.
Kim
Isn’t it amazing what $10 can do to a room!? I love what you’ve done with your glass bottles. I’ll be on the lookout now !
Kristi
Thanks so much Kim! It is amazing what $10 can do for a room. Best buy ever. Hoping you can find some for yourself.
Maria
Looks so pretty! I love glass jars and vases! I actually collect glass jars and use them for flowers.
Maria
Kristi
Thanks Maria! I love glass jars too but I have to watch what I bring home to our small space (with little storage). These were just too good to pass up though. 😉
laura janning
good for you and your find! i love using old bottles in my home decor. the other day the kids and I found a really old glass medicine bottle in the back of the our property. it was so cool for them to be able to research the name of the company and when the bottle was made .
Kristi
Oh wow, that sounds like a fun find. We used to do that when we were kids too (many moons ago). 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping by Laura!
Julie
What a great find! I love all of your ideas and agree on the power of one flower choice. I sometimes struggle with the grocery store bouquets. They just look so unoriginal when I put them in a vase. I will look for all one kind next. Glad you picked these up! It is fun to have something new every once in a while.
Kristi
Thanks so much Julie! I agree about the grocery store bouquets. They are pretty but I feel like one flower bouquets suit my style (one color palette as opposed to several different colors). Right now I’m into green hydrangeas and red tulips, obviously. 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you have a great weekend!
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!
Kristi
Thanks MJ!
The item on top of the wooden piece is a dried star pod. I got it a few years ago from terrain.com. They are very interesting, don’t you think? Hope that was what you were asking about.
MaryJean
yes, that was it! I’ll have to check it out. Thanks!
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
Awww, thanks so much for your sweet comment Meegan, I appreciate it! And I agree that fresh flowers can make everything better. 😉
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!
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! 🙂
Vanessa Hunt
3 glass bottles = endless possibilities!! Love all of the ways you’ve used them. So many beautiful arrangements!
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.
Kim
Very pretty idea. Simple and elegant.
Kristi
Thanks so much Kim! I love my new thrifty find.
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!
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. 🙂
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.
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? 🙂
Cindy
Love the way you styled these thrifted bottles…so many possibilities!!
Kristi
Thanks Cindy! Love that I was able to get so much from my little splurge.
Deborah
Yeah, I’m trying to stay out of the thrift stores too -trying. These are beautiful but you made them look ah-mazing!!!!!
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!
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.
Kristi
Thanks so much Jillian!
I’m glad I got them too. Sometimes you just have to make a tiny splurge. 😉
Mary Beth
Oh, Kristi, this is such a lovely idea! Simple but beautiful.
Kristi
Thanks so much Mary Beth, I appreciate it!