Saturday, November 12, 2005
Decorative Vase Substitutes
Yesterday, I aimlessly wandered the aisles of a discount department store searching for the perfect black vase under fifteen bucks. I realize in hindsight that it was a next to impossible goal. Since it was for my office at work, I didn't want to spend too much time or energy on this particular quest.
Still, I needed some type of decorative item for on top of the five drawer cabinet.
On the back wall of my office is a painting that contains the following colors: gauzy rose, berry and maroon. The picture is surrounded by a black wooden frame.
I chose to use a large photo box with complimentary rose and berry tones. It looks great and the best part about it is that I got it for under 12 bucks!
Here are some other low-cost decorative vase substitutes:
1. Wine tubes- These generally run from $3 to $6. They are also great for storing loose change.
2. Book ends- Place a few coffee table books in between and good to go.
3. Lamps- Check out the discount department stores for great deals on lamps under $20.
Yesterday, I aimlessly wandered the aisles of a discount department store searching for the perfect black vase under fifteen bucks. I realize in hindsight that it was a next to impossible goal. Since it was for my office at work, I didn't want to spend too much time or energy on this particular quest.
Still, I needed some type of decorative item for on top of the five drawer cabinet.
On the back wall of my office is a painting that contains the following colors: gauzy rose, berry and maroon. The picture is surrounded by a black wooden frame.
I chose to use a large photo box with complimentary rose and berry tones. It looks great and the best part about it is that I got it for under 12 bucks!
Here are some other low-cost decorative vase substitutes:
1. Wine tubes- These generally run from $3 to $6. They are also great for storing loose change.
2. Book ends- Place a few coffee table books in between and good to go.
3. Lamps- Check out the discount department stores for great deals on lamps under $20.
