{"id":25340,"date":"2013-03-05T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2013-03-05T14:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/?p=25340"},"modified":"2019-03-04T09:45:28","modified_gmt":"2019-03-04T14:45:28","slug":"10-ways-to-use-a-vase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/10-ways-to-use-a-vase\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Use a Vase"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>from contributing writer\u00a0<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Ap7ORj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kristen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>If the ones you love like to give flowers, then you probably have a number of flower vases floating around your house, taking up space. \u00a0If you are running out of places to store them, consider these 10 ways to use a vase.<\/p>\n<h3><a style=\"font-size: 13px;\" href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25341 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase1.jpg\" alt=\"vase1\" width=\"500\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase1-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Utensil Holder<\/h3>\n<p>Upcycle a flower vase by decorating it and using it as a utensil holder in the kitchen. \u00a0 I painted an old flower vase with chalkboard paint and I now use it to store utensils. I find it very handy to have these utensils next to my stove. \u00a0It is also a way to bring some new life to your kitchen decor.<\/p>\n<h3>Donate<\/h3>\n<p>Donate your extra vases. \u00a0Giving away an item so someone else can bring new life to it is always a great idea. \u00a0Some recipients that may want your old flower vases include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hospital gift shops<\/li>\n<li>Retirement or nursing homes<\/li>\n<li>a DIY Bride to be<\/li>\n<li>Churches<\/li>\n<li>A local flower shop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is always a good idea to call before dropping off a bunch of vases.<\/p>\n<h3>Candle Holder<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a vase that is the proper size, \u00a0you can use it as a candle holder. \u00a0This can make a pretty centerpiece. \u00a0You can also use a vase for a container if you want to attempt to make a homemade candle.<\/p>\n<h3><a style=\"font-size: 13px;\" href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25347 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase5.jpg\" alt=\"vase5\" width=\"500\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase5.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase5-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Salad Bowl<\/h3>\n<p>Using a vase can be a different and fun way to present a salad. \u00a0It can add a special something to your spread!<\/p>\n<h3>Herb Garden<\/h3>\n<p>Grow herbs in your old flower vases in your kitchen. \u00a0Keep them by your kitchen window and they will get plenty of light. \u00a0Mismatched flower vases may add a certain kind of charm to this display.<\/p>\n<h3>Fish Bowl<\/h3>\n<p>Trying out a family goldfish before investing in a fish tank? \u00a0Use an old flower vase. \u00a0Make sure that the flower vase you use is one of the larger ones in your collection so the little fish can swim around!<\/p>\n<h3>Change Holder<\/h3>\n<p>Use your leftover vase as a vessel for loose change. \u00a0You may be surprised how fast it fills up! \u00a0Remember to keep one in the laundry room.<\/p>\n<h3>Gift<\/h3>\n<p>Give someone flowers or baked goods and make your gift look appealing by putting them in a vase.<\/p>\n<h3><a style=\"font-size: 13px;\" href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25348 alignnone\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase4.jpg\" alt=\"vase4\" width=\"500\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/files\/2013\/02\/vase4-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Fruit Bowl<\/h3>\n<p>If you kitchen looks anything like mine, then you always have an overflowing fruit bowl and more fruit out on the counter. \u00a0Using an old flower vase can make displaying fruit look much nicer.<\/p>\n<h3>Flowers<\/h3>\n<p>Don&#8217;t keep all your flower vases packed away! \u00a0Refill them with new flowers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>from contributing writer\u00a0Kristen If the ones you love like to give flowers, then you probably have a number of flower vases floating around your house, taking up space. \u00a0If you are running out of places to store them, consider these 10 ways to use a vase. 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