The peak of summer has arrived, and all that effort you put into preparing your garden this spring is now bearing fruit. You’ve
nursed those hydrangeas
and they are bursting into flower and the
cutting garden
is truly thriving, so now you’re well-prepared to begin creating stunning floral arrangements.
Our aim is to assist you in merging your two beloved hobbies—scavenger hunting and gardening—to create stunning floral arrangements. Even if you prefer heading out to buy blooms at the market, fear not; these suggestions will still be perfect for you!
Copper Tea Pot
Regardless of whether it has developed a patina or remains as bright as this example, a copper tea kettle serves beautifully as a flower vase. Its aperture is well-suited for keeping blooms standing tall, with the copper hue providing an attractive contrast that enhances their appearance.
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Creel Basket
These covered baskets, utilized by fishermen to keep their catch, can be placed on a surface or hung up, which makes them perfect for decorating a front entryway. Put some blooms in a vase and position the vase inside the basket.
Battery Glass
These glass jars, utilized in early battery designs, come in circular or square shapes and serve well as vases for showcasing flowers with lengthy stems. The arrangement includes cosmos—plants that flourish in cutting gardens—and small daisies.
French Salt Cellar
Show off these enamelware salt cellars either by hanging them from a door—they include a pre-drilled hole for just this purpose—or set them upright. You can also put some flowers in a tiny jar or glass and nestle it inside the salt cellar’s opening.
Potato Chip Tins
No matter if you choose an extravagant Fourth of July celebration or prefer a simpler setup, utilizing a potato chip tin as a flower vase will never disappoint. Geraniums in bloom or a petite hydrangea would be ideal choices. Should your container leak, simply put the flowers inside ajar instead.
Tennis Ball Cans
Demonstrate your passion for the sport by arranging zinnias and other summertime flowers in retro tennis ball containers. Should these cans be prone to leaking, put a block of damp floral foam at the base prior to setting up your bouquet.
Bike Basket
Nothing says summer quite like a collection of delicate wildflowers arranged in a vintage bicycle basket. Before suspending or setting down the basket, put the flowers in a jar.
Wicker-Covered Demijohn
Show off individual big flowers in wicker-clad demijohns. Traditionally used for transporting wine and other valuable liquids, the wicker serves to shield the glass container from damage such as chips or breaks.
English Biscuit Barrel
Striking gold if you come across one at a thrift shop means big bucks as they often sell for hundreds in antique shops. The rich wooden tones blend beautifully with dahlias or any orange or red blooms.
Brown Apothecary Jars
These old-fashioned apothecary jars were initially meant for keeping both dry and wet medicines, but they now serve beautifully as vessels for showcasing vibrant flowers such as strawflowers and coneflowers standing tall inside them.
Watering Cans
Although a fresh watering can may be used as a flower holder, an antique version showcasing abundant wear and tear will significantly enhance your arrangement. Opt for trailing blossoms such as tulips, or combine them with a variety of wildflowers and garden-cut blooms for a relaxed aesthetic.
