Just as every woman should have at least one little black dress in her wardrobe, there’s a perfect vase that will complement every flower’s natural beauty – a clear glass vase.
What is that I hear you saying? A clear glass vase is boring? Nope, quite the contrary – a clear glass vase is unfussy, timeless, fits with any design style, and perfectly showcases the color and texture of every blossom and stem.
It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for clear glass vases, as I’ve shown here and here. Still not convinced? Take a look at these beautiful buds to see how any clear glass vase can be accessorized to achieve any look.
Modern design. By leaning the stems, the shape of these clear vases is used to enhance the gorgeous shape of these blossoms and natural elements, and the addition of small pebbles adds texture and visual interest.
Traditional style. These simple glass vessels with barely-there stems are the perfect counterpoint to elegant and timeless roses in a subtle color palette:
Just beachy. With the addition of a little sand and a few monochromatic shells, this simple glass vase provides the perfect vessel for a stunning coastal centerpiece.
Romantic. By using simple vases, the vessel disappears and allows pink hues and fluffy blossoms to be the stars of these centerpieces.
Simple and elegant. Understated white and pale pink blooms pop against bright green leaves and stems.
Cottage chic. The transparent vase allows beautiful mother-of-pearl buttons to accent gorgeous blooms.
Laid-back vibe. Playful flowers are the focus of these simple arrangements.
Blooms on a budget. These sparse and simple stems could have been plucked straight from the garden. Displaying single stems in assorted vases is a gorgeous way to stretch your dollar.
Dramatic flair. These vessels all but disappear, allowing these statement arrangements look like they are floating.
I love to place single stems of the same flower, like daises, into a line of similarly-sized glass vases – an arrangement like this is perfect for an island or against the backsplash. How do you like to show off your blooms?
[Visit Ikea for a huge selection of affordable glass vases.]
Images courtesy of Crate & Barrel, PointClickHome, MarthaStewart.com, and Pottery Barn.
