Yessiree...now I know why. And in a minute, so will you. I know exactly why I'm not making good progress on this mess, I call home. Too many pretty little distractions for this old gal who need never look far, ever, to divert her attention from housework to something else, shall we say, more pleasant? more palatable? more enjoyable? more rewarding? All of 'em actually...
It all started with these. Aren't they adorable? In case you're stumped, these are a collection of old baby bottles tucked away in an old wire rack used way back when, for sterlizing. I snagged them from this talented girl's Etsy shop. A blog I was first introduced to by Dawn {another talented blogger}. The possibilities of how one might repurpose these darlings are endless. But let me try and scratch the surface...
The hankies spark a thought...maybe some lovely flowers in the center bottle. Then perhaps the remaining bottles could hold eating utensils? Each set being wrapped in a pretty napkin that's been tied up with a lovely ribbon. What a way to add a touch of elegance to a picnic or dining outdoors!
Or perhaps a more utilitarian approach...colored pencils? Knitting needles?
How 'bout some vintage Christmas?
As long as we're talking holidays, how about Easter? Tulips in the center, jelly beans, etc. in the other bottles. Do you see how my little handpainted bunny is wearing a necklace of sorts? Well, one day I was out weeding and I accidentally pulled a clump of real flowers....................oh, never mind. It's all part of the distractability issue I was mentioning earlier.
Maybe you don't have baby bottles and a wire carrier in your stash of stuff. But how about a collection of other bottles? Instead of a wire carrier, maybe the bottles could rest in a shallow glass bowl, or a tray of tarnished silver, or.........
At another time I'll show you the most precious little "extra" that was included in my box of bottles. Talk about sweet. Okay, I will! Because when I went to make sure my link to Lisa's blog was correct, what do you suppose her newest post was about? A giveaway that you will not want to miss!
I need to go now, after all the housework is still waiting.
You've given me an idea for my old canner basket, sugar! I have my buttons in old repurposed glass jars hubs gives me when he finished with his marmalade or olives and froufrou them up. I'm going to put the old canner to good use because as long as Albertsons or WM have case lot sales I'm not canning anymore, chickee. Your photos are fantastic and I understand exactly what you mean when you say "distracted"! My family room still isn't put back together since we painted it pink. Sigh.....
xoxo,
Connie
Posted by: Connnie | Monday, September 14, 2009 at 06:14 PM
These ideas are way too cute!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | Monday, September 14, 2009 at 06:15 PM