Y'all know I love junkin'. But sometimes when the prices are too high, you learn to improvise. This is how I found my 25 cent demijohn.
Y'all know I crush on Milk Glass, but another item stops me in my tracks when I find them.
Vintage Glass Bottles
They are so dreamy, bright and clear, reflecting the light as it passes through, adding dimension without the bulk.
There is one glass item that I have hunted and hunted for with complete failure.
Demijohns
Do you know what they are? They are large, European, bulbous blown glass pieces with a narrow neck. Sometimes covered in wicker and they. are. HUGE!
I found this picture on Instagram that Rene from Painted Goodness shared on her page.
She has loads of yummy demijohns that she uses to style her awesome furniture.
When I finally came across some, they were really pricey - like hundreds of dollars kinda pricey. But, like I mentioned, they are huge, like too-big-to-put-in-a-house-with-boys kind of huge.
Way too expensive for my little budget, especially when I can think of all the other things I can buy at that price.
So the other day I went to a church yard sale and came across a steal!
No, this isn't a demijohn, but it's a wine bottle.
The label was faded, but it wasn't vintage. Since it was only a quarter, I snatched it up right away. I came home and got out my goo remover and voila - insty-demijohn! A 25 cent demijohn!
Not to bad for quarter!
I paired it up with a rusty, old pulley I found for a couple of bucks and my
DIY Ballards Books.
Do you all decorate with glass? Have you come across a DIY steal that mimics an antique? I'd love to hear all about it - leave me a comment below. I love to hear from my readers.
Christine Vandormolen
Gorgeous displays!!! Love your blog!!! Christine from Little Brags
Theresa
Oh, so lovely. Old, vintage glass is so amazing. Love your collection Pinned & shared. Thanks for joining in the #InspirationSpotlight party.
Nici @ Posed Perfection
What a wonderful find! Loved seeing how you decorate with glass. Thanks so much for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party! Just pinned this to my features board! Hope to see you at tonight's party!
Blessings,
Nici
Family and the Lake House
Love it all!!! The glass, your couch, that basket! *swoon* Great job, girl!
Stacey
I love your decorating style Jennifer. Finding great bargains that mimic the expensive things is really the way to go because honestly...aren't those expensive prices usually inflated anyway? You are smart and your home is gorgeous.
Happy Thoughts of Home. Pinning. 😉
Jennifer Fancher
Thanks Jemma - I am so thankful you're sharing my pin!
Jennifer Fancher
Always love linking up to your party. Thanks for sharing the pin love!
Jennifer Fancher
Thanks for the invite! I loved linking up to your party! I will be sure to share my books at your next party!
Jennifer Fancher
Thanks, sweet friend! I'm so glad you visited!
Jennifer Fancher
I can't agree more - especially the vintage medicine bottles. I think of those from times past using them. Thanks for your sweet compliments and I love that you stopped by!
Jennifer Fancher
Thank you so much! I so appreciate you stopping by!
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I love,love your vignette! Pinning a little too:)
Thanks for joining us at TOHOT!
Jemma
Laurie
Jen, I love glass bottles as well and when styled so beautifully, they really look wonderful! Thanks for sharing your beautiful vignettes with us at Brag About It this week! Pinned to share!
Chloe Crabtree
I love your vignette. You will have to share your DIY Ballard Books at Celebrate Your Story, too! I currently have 3 large greenish glass bottles sitting on my hearth. I love the look of glass, but don't have the pretty pieces you have!
JanVinyard
Beautiful and what a steal! Glad you finally got one! Blessings, Janet
Carole West
I love glass bottles - they seem to tell a story of their own. Great displays very inviting and crisp.
Carole @ Garden Up Green
Simply LKJ
Great deal! Your vignette looks perfect.