What do you do when you don’t have time to go to the market to buy fresh blooms? When stuck in a flowerless situation don’t put your vases back in their boxes hidden away in your cupboards. We love our vases as statement pieces & the possibilities are endless...

Here are some fresh new ways to use your vase;

Never underestimate the power of an empty vase, think of them as little artistic sculptures. Group an empty vase with ornaments that are both shorter & taller than the vase itself to create a compelling statement of style on your coffee table. Because the objects will be mismatched make a point of creating balance with the colours of the objects, think consistency, perhaps all of the ornaments will be white with only one ornament having a pop of colour, or if you do choose to incorporate more than one colour slightly different shades of the one colour will give a luxe sophisticated look or if you want to go for a more vibrant contemporary feel remember opposites attract, refer to a colour wheel & choose complimenting colours.

Bring your vase into the kitchen; here you can put your most used kitchen utensils in it for quick & easy access.

Don’t you love the scent of freshly picked garden herbs in your kitchen? Cut long strips of rosemary & place them in your vase.

Are you an artist? Keep your paintbrushes organized by putting them in a vase.

Loose change? Put it all in one convenient place & if the rim of the vase is smaller than your hand then it will encourage saving too.

Join the succulent movement & incorporate greenery into your home that won’t wilt (like flowers do) in a week. Plant some succulents in your vase; they’re perfect for those who are time poor because they are low maintenance. Place your vase succulent by a window in your room, office or lounge.

What about those accessories we wear until right before bed, think of your reading glasses or your hook earrings…keep your empty vase on your side table & hang these accessories on its edge for convenient morning access.

There is no right & wrong when it comes to using vases in alternative ways, be as creative as can be & make an interior statement that reflects who you are.