Colored Vases

Once the holiday decor comes down, things can look a bit bare.  It’s nice – in a clean, uncluttered way – but also almost lonely. And in the cold, the flowers aren’t exactly blooming to liven things up that way.

Instead, try taking a just a few simple blooms or branches, separating them out, and let the vases be focal point.  I gathered a few tulips in champagne glasses and loved the fresh take.  And then I saw this picture and thought the colored vessel was really what January needs.

My way to do it though utilizes things you may already have on hand … things like colored glasses and barware, votive holders, pitchers, even shot glasses.  Of course vases and bud vases work too, but get creative and mix things up.

Jewel and fire tones will warm and brighten even the dreariest of days.

Do you think things look empty after the holidays?  Or are you thankful for the clean, calm look of the decorations boxed back up?

For resources:

1. Ikea, Vänlig Glass

2. Blenko Glass, Retro Vases at Neiman Marcus

3. Crate & Barrel, Valetta Vase

4. Vietri, Perle Glass Small Tumbler – Aqua

5. Zara Home, Denis Tumbler

6. New Arcadia, Decorative Glasses at Barney’s

7. Sundayandsunday, Three Vintage Glass Bud Vases via Etsy

8. Branch Home, Esque Off Pitchers via Remodelista

9. Pottery Barn, Green Glass Company Tumblers

10. Glassybaby, Votives in blues, whites

11. Leopard-Print & Brocade Drinkware at Neiman Marcus

12. 10. Glassybaby, Votives in reds, oranges, browns, yellow

13. CB2, 4-some bud vase

14. Modern Chic Home, Bamboo Tulipiere Vase

15. Lush Life, Magnetic Shot Glasses at Macy’s

16. ZintageZen, Vintage Ice Cream Sunday Glasses via Etsy

17. Target, Tall Glass Tumblers – Ruby

18. CB2, Zombie Tumblers – Orange

19. Target, Iris Ice Tea Glass – Brown

20. Pottery Barn, Bohemian Glassware