Tulips in Vases

Kitchen canisters make impromptu vases at a backyard picnic. Mix tulips with wildflowers and group the blooms by stem length for a casual-yet-stylish display.



White Flowers in White Vases

While browsing flea markets and antique shops, pick up white ceramic urns and pitchers to use as vases for white flowers. The monochromatic pairing looks elegant when grouped with other found objects in the same hue.



Interior flower box with zinnias

Bring the joys of your garden inside with an interior flower box. English ivy and zinnias thrive when planted in a south-facing window.



White Daisies in a Blue Vase

A simple cluster of white daisies in a cobalt blue votive holder freshen up any summer table setting. Let this small arrangement stand alone as your main centerpiece, or line several down the center of a longer table.



Flowers in a Pink Jug

Most any container can make a distinctive vase, no matter its original purpose. A cluster of hydrangeas and Gerbera daisies complement the deep shade of pink on this unique vessel.



Flowers in a Shell

For a unique centerpiece, fill a large shell with moss-covered foam and real or fake flowers.



Tulips in Bud Vases

For a touch of elegance, place a glass bobeche (look for these candlestick collars where candles are sold) atop a bud vase and hang crystal lusters (we found ours at a flea market) around the edge. Finish with any single bloom that can stand on its own.



Single Stem Flowers in Decanters

Spirited trio: Simple vessels gain impact in odd-numbered multiples, for a tablescape or a mantel. These three glass decanters get repurposed to form a simple yet sophisticated arrangement. The result? Single stems of oakleaf hydrangea and sweet peas feel as pleasing as a lavish bouquet.