I was taking a look at a lot of my pictures recently and something came to me. I realized I’ve become a tad obsessed with placing flowers in containers other than vases. Maybe it’s the idea of giving items a new purpose, or maybe I just like the unexpected from time to time, but I can’t help but look at an item and wonder ‘hummmm…would that work as a vase of some sort”?
Here’s some Flox that I placed in an antique coffee pot. (At least I think that’s what it is.) It’s perfect for holding flowers because it’s leak proof.
An old, light blue mason jar makes a simple but sweet container for some Black-Eyed Susans.
This past Spring I had more Peonies in the garden than ever before. I had fun finding various containers to house them in. Peonies are so beautiful, they elevate even the simplest of vessels.
Here I mixed silk flowers with real peonies. This container isn’t leak proof, so I added a glass vase inside to hold the water.
Here’s that metal coffee pot again, but this time it’s housing a silk sunflower. As you’ll see, the antique jug has served its purpose well…
Some silk flowers in a wooden bucket…
Since the same bucket is not leak proof, I placed a vase inside to hold these peonies. Any leak proof container will due. No one will see it.
This antique cradle makes an adorable container for flowers. This was one of my favorite finds in the Spring at a community tag sale, scored for only $8!
Confession time. I couldn’t keep these flowers in this container for long. It’s at the cabin and since we’re not there full time the flowers would have died for lack of watering, so for now it’s sitting on the porch, empty.
I’ve seen some truly unique items used as planters; a desk with its drawers used to hold plants, tires, even a car! Almost anything can be transformed with a little tweaking and ingenuity.
How about you? Do you stick with traditional vases or do you like to use to mix things up now and then?
I’ll be spending the weekend at one of my favorite places, Montauk, L.I. Our friends have a house there and we’re looking forward to seeing them and enjoying what’s supposed to be some lovely Fall weather. Tomorrow night we’re planning a bonfire on the beach and Saturday maybe a trip to a vineyard.
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joy says
So creative. You gave me an idea:)
Enjoy your weekend:)
LuAnn Braley says
So many beautiful flowers and containers. Now I know what to do with that old moonshine jug!
Cindy Eikenberg says
Doreen, these are all just beautiful! I love the idea of putting flowers in non-traditional containers and you’ve given me some new ideas. I do tend to them in Mason jars a lot – love your peonies, one of my favorite flowers! Sounds like you have such a fun weekend ahead of you! Enjoy it!
Cecilia says
Love all your ‘vases’. I like to find other containers as well but don’t get as creative as you…I need to branch out I think! Your weekend plans sound fun. Enjoy!
🙂
Cecilia
PS Doreen, thank you again for the pouches. I have used them several times and they are just wonderful! They make me smile thinking of a friend, although I haven’t met in person, feel such a connection to!
Angela says
Love all your ideas and I’m so jealous of your peonies! They are my favorite flower but it’s too hot to grow them here so I have to wait for them to come the stores and it’s very short lived! Have a wonderful time this weekend!!! Sounds like a blast!~~Angela
Jane says
All of your “vases” are so neat! You’ve given me so many ideas! Sometimes pretty flowers just need to be in something fun. And unless you’re having one of those gorgeous, outdoor dinners by candlelight that we all dream of staging, your flowers and quirky vases look awesome outside your cabin!
XO,
Jane
Ann says
Love how you use different container as flower vases.
Andi says
Vases are highly overrated!!! Your ideas are SO much better. I need to come up with some neat things to put flowers in now….
-andi
Yasmin says
Love this post! I adore finding unexpected ways to pot flowers. This is a great board on Pinterest for more ideas: http://www.pinterest.com/nkfloraldesign/vases-and-bases/
Valerie says
Lovely flower arrangements and displays! Yes, I love to find different types of containers to hold silk and fresh flowers. I guess, mostly, b/c I’m not a fan of stems…LOL Anyway, I love your creative floral displays…especially the cradle!