Pot or Vase?

It is a lovely, exciting alternative to use pots as vases. Here are just some of the pros to using a pot instead of a vase:

•  They provide such a variety of color and texture to break you away from plain clear glass. 
• They are usually cheaper than vases.
• Once the flowers have lived their life, the pot can then be a permanent fixture in the house accompanied by a plant.
• The water will never look murky because they aren't see-through. (although you should still change the water of your flowers every couple of days to ensure they live their longest)

Let's spice things up and take advantage of all the lovely little pots out there.

Flowering Cherry

I couldn't resist these branches when they came in a couple of weeks ago. Cherry is so affordable, lasts a couple of weeks and is fascinating to watch develop. This Cherry came up from the States and is the perfect height for my mason jars. True love.

LandscapeTablescape

Not quite sure who the florist is but isn't this tablescape something else? I adore the huge white antique vases filled with a mass of the same flower. The foliage (boxwood I think?) that nestles the vases just make you feel like you are almost having a picnic. The venue is also quite fabulous as well. All in all I was definitely inspired. You must also check out the rest of this wedding on Sloan Photographers it is very sweet.

Finally Some Antiquen'

Let's just say I will always have time for shopping. I have been extremely lucky lately with finding antiques at The Sally Anne. People keep giving away their collectibles without knowing what they are worth. Let me just say that I don't mind at all and that it has been a lot cheaper than shopping at antique stores. Now don't get me wrong, I adore supporting the quirky little antique shops but what I like it even more is helping to feed and clothe the less fortunate. Either way buying used goods is extremely beneficial no matter where you buy them.

New Glass Love

I'm super excited about these new picnic cups that just came in they are to die for! Who says you should drink out of a cup instaid of sticking flowers in them? I have three reasons why I fell so deeply in love with them:
1) They are made out of 100% recycled glass and have a beautiful stamp to show it
2) The have a blue-ish tint to them which reminds me of my apothacary vases and other antique glass
3) Their size is absolutly perfect for posies which are always a delight to make.
I am so lucky that Sweetpea's ordered 100 of them! Lets just say I will be using them as much as I possibly can for as long as I can. To bad I'm not getting married soon they would be a perfect vessel for my multi-vased centerpieces and they are cheap to boot!

Apothecary Bottles

I have long since began my collection of antique apothecary bottles and I am finally somewhat sufficed with my collection...that is of course until I begin collecting them for my wedding centerpieces.

I must of course tell you the story behind these particular bottles. I bought most of them at an antique shop on Queen right before Roncey. Before I bought them the owner of the store told me how he and his friend went to an abandoned train station and began to dig. They soon began to discover hundreds of apothecary bottles dating back to 1848. Shortly after digging they both broke out from head to to in rashes and had to go to the emergency room straight away. I assume it was some of the medicines fermenting? Who knows... all I know is that I am so grateful they were found and that I get to enjoy them.