Decorative Ideas for Inside Glass Vases

Beach Themed

• Bring a touch of summer to any gathering by filling a glass vase with items associated with the beach. Take a trip to the beach to collect seashells, sand dollars and sand. If visiting a beach is not an option, many craft and hobby stores sell bags of seashells. Picking out a colorful glass vase in oceanic tones like blues or greens helps create a beach-like atmosphere that mimics water. Fill the vase with a combination of the pieces selected from the beach or store to generate an authentic beach display.

Colorful

• Many parties and events have specific color themes for decorations. Tinted glass vases used as a centerpiece are a simple way to help keep in theme with a predetermined color scheme. Another method of livening up an ordinary transparent glass vase is to add some color. Regular ingredients found in the kitchen, like white vinegar, water and food coloring, turn a dull glass vase into a colorful display. For an aesthetically pleasing rainbow effect, carefully combining a mixture of food coloring, water and sugar results in a showy eye-catching accent for tables.

Flowers

• Design a time-honored decorating display by arranging fresh-cut flowers in a glass vase; choosing fragrant blossoms helps to create a romantic ambiance for a date or wedding. You may prefer dried flowers to fresh because of their longevity, availability or their susceptibility to floral allergies. Using dried flowers for a glass vase display enables the use of certain materials not withstood well by fresh flowers. Combining plush animals along with dried flowers for a baby shower centerpiece is a whimsical concept.

Candles, rocks and gems

• Filling a glass vase with colored glass gems is an inexpensive way of decorating. Enhance the idea for nighttime appeal by placing enough gems to fill the vase one-quarter full, then add water until it reaches a couple inches away from the top. You can put a floating candle into the water, and use the arrangement as a centerpiece. Taking a rounded, shallow glass vase, placing a pillar candle in the middle and surrounding the base with polished rocks is a decorative idea for an earthy display.