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I used to have a pantryfull ofvases fromflowers Ihad received as gifts, or thatI boughtjust because they were

pretty. Here’s what I learned: keep only what you love.

Each room in your home has one focal point. I tend tograb the same one or two vases for these spots because I know the scale and lighting are perfect for them. When you buy a new vase, make sure you know where it will go andthen edit what you have. Less is more,which

makes life less complicated.

On that note, flower vases are hidden all throughoutyour home.Trust me, Ihave so much fun thinking outside the box and what’salready inmy house that can be repurposedfor flower containers. It’sfun, creative,

and unexpected!

So where canyou find them? The kitchen is a good place to start. How abouta copper meatloaf pan or white casserole dish? A white water pitcher, a glass wine

carafe, or a silver ice bucket? Startsaving your glass

VASES

& containers

creamer bottles so thatwhen you have enough, you can parade them downthe diningtable or make a circle with them and fill with garden flowers. Candy and nutdishes are great for floating flowers. Seeing the roots from several smallherb plants placedinside drinking glasses

work perfect for an inside garden.

Look around your living room and notice the candle holders. These come in many sizes and colorsand always look pretty for small bouquets. My go-toglass hurricane candle holder looks beautiful for floating flowers. And if I like a prettyretailbag, whynot reuse it

for a flowering plant?

Don’tforget the bathroom. I’ve used a decorative trash can and a toothbrush holders as flower vases because

they’re the perfect size fora sweetbouquet on the sink.

You can find vases anywhere.If it can hold flowers,

that’s all you really need.