milk it for all it’s worth!
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One of my favourite collections is my bits and pieces of milk glass. It’s particularly fun to use in the summer.
I use the vases for flowers and leaves from the garden - hosta leaves and hydrangea look great.
But also for votive candles - the white glass just glows (sorry I don’t have a shot at night).
I also have some pieces at our cottage in PEI, they’re perfect for holding a single Lupin or Daisy bloom.
But here’s a use I hadn’t thought of…
What I love about milk glass is that it’s so easily available. There’s always a few pieces at any thrift shop at any given time and for next to nothing - you can get it for $1.00 - $2.00 a piece, less at garage sales.
What that means is - it’s easy to amass a collection in no time.
Check out this one…
But you don’t have to have tons to make an impact:
Just a few pieces look great together.
Or even just one…
It’s also easy to grab a bunch of pieces if you’re throwing a party.
And with a bit of florist tape, it’s so easy (and affordable) to do your own arrangements.
Notice that all of these flowers are cut quite short so the look plump and full, not tall and spindly.
The white glass looks great at weddings.
But don’t just think flowers, check out how great this moss looks. This whole display could be done for under $5.00!
I love this shot…and I actually own 6 of these tumblers, but I don’t have a wire holder…hmmm….gotta run…
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