What To Do With Dozens Of Florist Vases?

What can you do with old vases?

As always, you can donate vases to thrift stores who can then give them to those in need, or resell them. But there are other more creative places to donate as well, and I know it can feel good to give something to someone that can really appreciate it.

Can you display an empty vase?

Glass vases work well as bookends. You can fill them or leave them empty, but they work well and look great. You can easily update them with different seasonal themes. Some of these will depend on the size and shape of your vase.

Where do you store vases?

One of the best places you can store your vases is a China hutch, as it will be large enough to store irregularly shaped vases while also keeping them on display when not in use. You can also dedicate a larger cabinet in the kitchen to store certain vases and to keep them all in one place.

What can I put in a tall vase besides flowers?

7 Vase Filler Ideas That Aren’t Flowers

1. A Singular Green Leaf. Make a strong minimalist statement!
2. Balls of Yarn. Balls of yarn or twine make for a very charmingly rustic display.
3. Wine Corks. You’ve probably collected a bunch of these from dinner parties and girls nights, so make good use of them!
4. Twigs or Branches.
5. Coffee Beans.
6. Paper Pages.
7. Just Your Vase.

Do flower shops buy back vases?

Yes. Florists will definitely take back vases. I’ve never had a florist request one to be given back, but every so often I do “donate” vases back to the florist we use most often. So, they will take them back if you offer; if there is nothing wrong with the vase, but they should not demand that you give one back.

Can I recycle a glass vase?

Can Glass Vases Be Recycled? Glass vases follow similar rules as the glass kitchenware. Just because it can technically be recycled, most places won’t accept it. This is again due to how it was manufactured and how much more difficult it can be to break down when recycling.

What can I put in a tall vase?

Fill them with some branches of your choice: faux flowers or leaves. You can put birch branches inside to add a natural touch to the modern décor, and fill the vases with glass pebbles to make the branches stable. If you want an eye-catchy touch, paint the vase ombre or just part of them with some bold paint.

What can I fill a glass vase with?

Apples, kiwis, oranges, lemons and lots of other fruit make wonderful (and fragrant) vase fillers. Whatever the occasion (or non-occasion), whatever the season, these vase fillers are perfect for your needs. They are so beautifully easy that they can be done in bulk, or for just a few vases around the home.

Do you have to put something in a vase?

A vase that is decorative in its own right doesn’t need to be filled with anything, so place it center-stage somewhere in your home.

How do you store decorative items?

In short, the BEST way I’ve found to store our home decor is in a big cabinet or hutch like this one in my office. This particular piece has drawers and cabinets on bottom where I use baskets and dividers to store and organize smaller items such as linens and candles.

Where do you store extra candles?

In order to preserve your candles in their original condition, it’s also important you store them in a dry and cool environment. Ideally, this means room temperature or lower. Higher temperatures will cause candles to soften, bend or melt entirely. Some candles are more sensitive to such problems than others.

How do you store seasonal dishes?

To store my holiday dinnerware, I use styrofoam dinner plates, large (basket-style) coffee filters, and plastic wrap. I also keep a lint-free towel on hand to wipe off any water spots or anything like that that I see on my dishes.

How do you make fake flowers stand up straight in a vase?

All you need is ordinary rubber bands. Yep that’s my big trick; what I do is cut my stems a little longer than the vase height and then rubber band them in 3’s. Start adding them to the vase and if one looks a little low just pull it up and the rubber band makes them all stay in place and at the perfect height.