Glass bottles are so versatile around the home. Use them as impromptu vases for long-stemmed flowers such as roses, decanters for water, orange juice or wine, as candlesticks or as containers for anything from flower seeds to sugar. We’ve picked out ten of our favourites – and while they’re not…

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We’ve just spotted this bottle neck vase for sale at Dunelm Mill, as part of their New Naturals Collection. The plum coloured glass vase is an interesting design, with a little flower motif on the front. It’s priced at just £6.99. But what caught our eye more was the similarity…

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This glass vase looks full of the joys of spring! The hand painted glass vase, with its heavy green glass base and matching rim, features a design of dainty bluebirds perched amongst branches of cherry blossom. It would be perfect for using to display some spring blooms in – such…

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Every Christmas tree needs a star, so how about adorning your tree this year with a handmade glass star? The fused glass stars are individually handmade by Alex R, making each one unique. They’re available in a choice of colours, including white, red, purple, blue, champagne or mixed. One star…

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Have you seen the flower bottles collection from Dartington Crystal? If you love coloured glass and like the idea of displaying flowers – whether single stems or several blooms – in glass bottles, then the collection is well worth a look. We particularly love the colour and design of the…

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With the summer flowers in full bloom, it’s the perfect time of year to pick a few stems to bring inside and enjoy. We’ve recently been enjoying some freshly picked homegrown lavender and the lovely aroma of fresh sweet peas. A small bud vase does the trick perfectly for a…

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Every kitchen needs a set of sundae glasses. They’re perfect for making up a quick layered dessert and there’s nothing nicer than digging in through layers of ice cream, yogurt, mousse or fruit to see what’s underneath. This set of four classically designed glass sundae dishes are £17.95 from Coco…

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This unusual round glass storm lantern looks almost nautical in style. It’s made from glass and nickel plated stainless steel and works well with a small pillar candle inside. The glass storm lantern is a limited edition piece and can be purchased from Nordic House.

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