Roxanne Kwiecinski

There’s something magical about combining vintage treasures with fresh flowers!

Fresh flowers instantly brighten a room but when you pair them with a vintage vessel, it takes it to another level. Imagine a chippy old crock filled with delicate flowers, or a rusty tin overflowing with fresh greenery. It’s a combination that works every time.

I’m a picker at heart and when I’’m out, | love to search for items that can be used for flowers or plants. In this post, I’ll show you how | used five different vintage items to create unique flower displays.

 

1. 1. Vintage Champagne Bucket  
      Using an old champagne bucket for a floral display is a fun way to repurpose
      something old in a new, creative way. Due to the large opening on this, you’llneed a lot of blooms to fill it. For larger vessels such as this, | like to cut evergreen branches from my yard as a filler for a very abundant display.

 

1. 1. Antique Crocks 
      Antique crocks can be found in a huge array of sizes, shapes and colors. They’re relatively easy to find at flea markets at reasonable prices which is why | never pass one up! Though they may not always be completely waterproof, you can still use them for a floral display by placing a glass vase inside first.

 

1. 1. Old Tins 
      Old tins are one of my favorite things to use for floral displays. These are not waterproof so | will always place a mason jar inside them first to hold the water. | like to collect these in different colors for different seasonal displays.

 

1. 1. Baskets 
      Baskets have that natural texture that instantly add warmth to a room. Using them to display flowers is perfect for creating a cozy, relaxed setting. Use a large glass vase inside to hold water depending on the size and shape of your basket. Alternatively, you can use dried flowers instead of fresh for a display that lasts indefinitely. | will often use baskets in my outdoor displays by placing a planter inside.

 

1. Celery Vase 
   Did you know that celery vases were used in the early 1900s as a display for celery, which was a luxury food at the time? These glass vases come in different styles, but all are mainly tall and thin, perfect for a smaller floral display. As a bonus, they’re a great conversation piece!

A weathered antique tin or a dusty old crock can feel totally fresh and full of life when you add a few colorful flowers. The best part? These vessels carry patina, character, and stories that have been decades in the making. They’re a fun way to create displays that make every day feel special. So next time you’re wandering a flea market, keep an open mind, you never know which treasure is waiting to come alive with blooms.

Written by: Roxanne at The Honeycomb Home