"RECYCLE" PRETTIES

It's rare that I don't try and improve upon something...

Whether it's fashion or decor. 

Typically bud vases are used to salvage a broken flower and candles are held in votives or simply left in the vessel they came in....Unless you're me, of course.

I can't leave anything alone. 

Maybe because I strive for a unique/ one-of-a-kind look. It's just prettier and more fun when you add your personality and taste! 

Plus, I carefully choose my decor...From my silverware to furniture. I have a "Must love it" policy before deciding on it...So why wouldn't I try and use my carefully chosen treasures whenever possible?  

I bought this interesting tropical flower from a farmers market this weekend but  on the way home it broke from it's stem. I filled a pre-war style champagne glass with water and placed the bud in. 

I think it looks even more elegant like this than on its stem bunched in a vase.

So the story with these tall water glasses date back to my year in Shanghai.
I had the same glasses in my apartment there...Purchased from Ikea. It was a sad day when I was packing to return to the states and had to come to terms that I would have to leave a LOT  behind, as I had already stuffed 4 suitcases full of gifts and things I accumulated.
I was SO happy to have found my glasses at my local Ikea when I returned!
Anyways... I love fresh flowers in my work/ design area. Flowers and a lightly scented candle.
I think these gorgeous distressed roses look clean and fresh in their tall glass of water ;)

I took another champagne glass from my set and set a candle in a glass votive atop.
The little milk glass pudding cup holds a small tea light.

This votive is displaying a trio of Orchids, prettily.