Over the years, I’ve thrifted a modest collection of milk glass pieces. For whatever reason, I can’t seem to pass up an interesting vase, compote, or lacy dish if the price is right. And I know I’m not the only one- there are a lot of milk glass aficionados out there! So, if you’ve been looking for some decorating and upcycling inspiration for your own milk glass collection, then you’ve come to the right place.
Milk Glass Vases as St. Patrick’s Day Decor
March 4, 2024 · By · 2 Comments
For years now, I’ve been casually collecting milk glass vases while thrifting. I’ve enjoyed gathering different sizes and designs but until recently, had only used them in winter decor. But with Spring approaching I finally decided to break out of that decorating habit.Read more ›
Spring Decor with Old Milk Bottles
April 3, 2019 · By · 45 Comments
When my County stopped recycling glass, I became a more mindful consumer. But as much as I tried to avoid glass containers, I was intrigued by a certain brand of soup. I thought the glass bottle looked like one of those old milk bottles. And I wondered if I could upcycle it with milk tops into Spring decor?Read more ›
Decorating with Hobnail Milk Glass for Easter
March 11, 2018 · By · 47 Comments
Hobnail milk glass is one of those things that you can actually find in thrift stores from time to time. Some people collect it, but plenty do not…and while I don’t snap up every piece I see, I couldn’t help myself with this oblong dish that I recently found.Read more ›
Flower Frog Vase from a Cheese Shaker
June 8, 2017 · By · 65 Comments
There are certain things that I always find on my thrifting adventures and yet, always pass by- and one of those used to be cheese shakers. I never had a fun or fresh idea for them…until recently. And once I had a vision in mind, I just couldn’t shake it (pun intended)! I wondered if a shaker top would act as a flower frog or floral frog to create flower centerpieces. Read more ›
Condiment Set in a Card Catalog Drawer
March 10, 2015 · By · 43 Comments
I’ll be the first to admit that THIS project…is not really a project. It’s more of a famous store hack idea that I turned into a hot chocolate bar. Here’s the story: I was scrolling through Pinterest one day and noticed that one of my followers had pinned a photo of a condiment set from Pottery Barn.Read more ›
