More than Flowerpots: Great Vases
I love flowers anytime - they add energy and beauty to any room. I love vases, too, and not just as little pots for flowers. The right flower-vase combination can make a room, and even an empty vase can be striking on its own. Plus, while some vases are pricey, inexpensive retailers like Target, IKEA and Pier One offer a lot of cool options at really reasonable prices. A cool vase is a great way to change the look of a room without spending a lot of money.
Here are some fantastic vases:
Here are some fantastic vases:
The most basic vases are so useful - they keep the focus on the flowers, but the shape of the vase determines the look of the bouquet. I love this tall, simple vase. It's like a chameleon - perfect with either casual or elaborate flowers.
Also clear, comparing this vase to the one above is a great study in how shape matters. I love the look of a wide-mouthed vase stuffed with stems, with the blooms tightly clustered at the top.
The tiny detail of this vase - that it settles into the tabletop and is visible from underneath - is so creative and cool. It's subtle, but intriguing.
I love the look of a bunch of vases and other trinkets, of all shapes and colors and sizes, interspersed with books on shelves. It reinforces the notion that vases can be art in their own right, and don't need to be relegated to a closet when they're not filled with flowers.
White vases are so pretty and simple. I love them in this bath - they add to the feeling of cleanliness and simplicity.
Finally, I love the traditional look of flowers in a silver pitcher (or any other pitcher, for that matter). It looks casual and welcoming, but really pretty and polished, too. Perfect to set the tone in a guest room.