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Vases
Vases That Look Good Full or Empty
Vases
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About Vases
Vases That Look Good Full or Empty
A vase is a small purchase that changes with the seasons: tulips in spring, garden cuttings in summer, dried stems in winter. The best ones are shapely enough to stand alone on a shelf when there is nothing to put in them. Our range includes blue and white porcelain in several traditional patterns, white ceramic sets, a wavy petal ceramic vase, a spiral white vase, black and khaki boho vases, glass bud vases on solid wood bases, a gold trumpet centerpiece vase, glass terrarium bottles, a wall mounted ceramic planter and glass starter vases for growing avocado pits and bulbs.
How to Pick a Vase
- Balance the proportions: An arrangement usually looks best at about one and a half to two times the height of the vase. Bud vases are built for a single stem or two.
- Look at the opening: A narrow neck holds stems upright on its own. A wide mouth needs more flowers, or a grid of clear tape across the top to keep stems from flopping.
- Confirm it holds water: Glass and glazed ceramic are the safe choices for fresh flowers. For any decorative piece you are unsure of, slip a glass jar inside as a liner.
- Suit the style: Blue and white porcelain feels traditional and collected, matte black and white read modern, and gold trumpet vases are popular centerpieces for weddings and parties.
Styling tip: Set a glass starter vase with an avocado pit or a hyacinth bulb on a sunny kitchen sill. Watching the roots grow through clear glass is part of the fun, and the pit would otherwise have gone in the trash.
Round out your greenery with pots and planters from botanicals.
Common Questions About Vases
Trim the stems at an angle before arranging, strip any leaves that would sit below the waterline and change the water every two days. Keep the vase away from direct sun, heat vents and ripening fruit.
Yes. Sculptural shapes like a spiral or wavy petal vase are designed to be looked at empty. Group three of different heights on a shelf, or add a single dried branch for movement.
The pit rests in the neck with its wider end down, so only the base touches the water. Top up the water as it evaporates and change it weekly. Be patient, since rooting can take several weeks.
Fill it with warm water, add a little white vinegar and a spoonful of rice or coarse salt, cover the top and swirl. The grains scrub the film off the glass where a brush cannot reach. Rinse well and stand it upside down to dry.
