Decanters are a fun thing to look for at vintage and antique shops because, depending on the age and rarity, they are more attainable than furniture, they are portable, and they can be enjoyed forever (assuming they don't break.)
The narrow openings of decanters make them perfect containers for a few flowers, as well as elegant bar essentials. I'm partial to old glass with geometric patterns; despite being 130 to 200 years old, geometric pieces can feel very modern. Just for fun, here are some rarer Regency-era and late Georgian decanters from Butler's Antiques.
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so very very very pretty! you ALWAYS have the prettiest flowers!!! Have a great weekend.
thanks joni, you too!
What an absolutely fantastic idea. I'll have to keep this in mind the next time I hit up the antique shop.
hope you find something great ambika!
Lovely flowers! And such a cute idea! Im thinking I need this to cheer up my house while the sun is gone!
wow. really great post.sometimes it's the simple and beautiful things that get overlooked. you've inspired me with this one!
*plus i miss peonies this time of year :(
Courtney - I just can't tell you how much I love it when you post your personal vignettes and tablescapes! This one is divine - the peonies against the red box, WOW! Gorgeous! I have saved both of these pictures in my love files.
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Anna
Anna -- I'm really flattered! Your vignettes are always impressive, so that means a lot!
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C
thanks megan. it's not may without peonies! michael smith is sort of your neighbor -- wonder where he finds his? :)
simply g,
thanks!
Are these what is called decanters? These are pretty..
SNWD,
Yes, decanters usually hold wine or other types of alcohol.
Are those from Mrs.Blandings garden?
Peonies are one of the oldest flowers, I adore them.
They remind me of tissue paper flowers.
What a great idea! I may have to raid my dad's liquor collection next time I'm home! Your peonies are so beautiful.
thanks laura!
I love the graphic pattern on your decanters, and you're lucky that you have three of them. They really make a statement (and a pretty one at that!)
thanks jennifer!
I love the look of one lush bloom in a beautiful vessel!
looks like you have been at Camp Blandings already this summer!
Gorgeous flowers, something I never thought to do with decanters.
I do keep my Scope (the mouthwash) in one next to my bathroom sink... when the scope runs out - perhaps a peony is in order!!
happy memorial day weekend!
erika
same to you erika!
These are such wonderful decanters Courtney! I love the pattern so much. And Peonies are so beautiful. Sacramento is not a great climate for them, so I am glad to enjoy looking at yours!
katie -- thanks! mrs. blandings must be in a great place for peonies or she has a really green thumb :)
decanters as vases? genius!
glad you think so marram :)
wow these look great I have a lovely hand blown one somewhere I'll have to dig it out and fill it with blossom- thanks!
thanks ziakoko! good luck.
Fantastic ideas ! Good pieces ! lovely peonies
Thanks Melanie!
Lovely idea! I just fell upon "Style Court" and now it is the first thing I go to each morning for my daily dose of design inspiration!!!!
Lovely idea! I just fell upon "Style Court" and now it is the first thing I go to each morning for my daily dose of design inspiration!!!!
Poppy, I'm flattered! Thank you!
I got seven decanters as wedding gifts and I don't know what to do with them. Anyone want some?
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