While I was cleaning out my kitchen cupboards the other day I was inspired to turn some items I found crammed in the back of my spice drawer and catch-all cabinet into sweet little vases for the last tiny blooms of the season! It’s funny how something almost forgotten can transform into a thing of beauty! What got the ball rolling was an old spice tin…and I mean OLD! Not just one that’s been in my spice drawer for a year or so past it’s expiration date–but a vintage one! It was a tiny can of chili powder that must have been pretty spicy because on it was an image of the devil stirring a cauldron over fire…how cute for Halloween! So I set it aside and then found another…an ity bity bottle of olive oil! Then, a single salt shaker missing its pepper…ok, maybe I can do something with these? Even though they’re small, they’re just right to make tiny containers for flowers…and since there’s hardly anything left in my garden, small is just perfect!
tiny vessel…big fun!
after finding the little bottles–my cupboards offered up some more unconventional “vases”…mix them all together and i’ve got a fun and unique centerpiece! late fall blooms and even some dried flowers and grasses make simple bouquets that look lovely for the season!
it all started with this guy…looking particularly festive for Halloween!
the little olive oil bottle stands only 3 1/2″ tall…not sure it was intended for cooking unless you’re a mouse!
i noticed that the label says Butler, IN…where my grandparents lived! i’m guessing it was found on the farm where the house once stood! i don’t remember how i got it exactly…but i’m happy to have it!
the tiniest of them all at just shy of an inch and a half…a salt shaker missing its top holds mini succulent blooms!
i really did save this dairy container to use for flowers…and i’m glad i did! he’s the giant of the group at almost 6″ tall!
this tiny pitcher was in a collection that belonged to my mom when she was young. it doesn’t hold many flowers…
but sure looks cute!
and last, but the most unique in my opinion…my old alligator creamer! who says flowers need to be upright!?
since they’re so small i gathered them together on a wood plaque–a tray would work nicely too! i just might use this idea for Thanksgiving…minus the devil! take a peek in your cupboards…i bet you’ll be surprised what you might have in there just waiting for a new job!
my sun room table gets some fall blooms…
displayed in tiny vessels!