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.
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But here’s a use I hadn’t thought of…
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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.
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What that means is - it’s easy to amass a collection in no time.
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Check out this one…
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But you don’t have to have tons to make an impact:
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Just a few pieces look great together.
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Or even just one…
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It’s also easy to grab a bunch of pieces if you’re throwing a party.
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And with a bit of florist tape, it’s so easy (and affordable) to do your own arrangements.
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Notice that all of these flowers are cut quite short so the look plump and full, not tall and spindly.
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The white glass looks great at weddings.
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But don’t just think flowers, check out how great this moss looks. This whole display could be done for under $5.00!
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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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