15 Ways to Style a White Vase – Instagram Challenge

The white vase is quite possibly the most versatile piece in floral and home design.  It can be used in any style home, in countless ways.  Chances are that everyone has some sort of  white vase in their home.  Whether it’s an actual vase, a pitcher, an urn,  a bowl, a tureen, or a jar, there is bound to be a white vase laying around the house begging to be styled.  To welcome spring,  I collaborated with 15 talented designers in an Instagram challenge that showcased ways to style a white vase.  Our only instruction was to use a white vase, style it and photograph it.  The interpretation of a white vase was left to our discretion.  Today I am sharing with you our 15 ways to style a white vase, inspiration for you to use this spring as you welcome it into your home.

Kelley Nan – Kelley

Kelley’s show stopping arrangement sparkles with the addition of yellow roses amongst the sea of purple glory.  I love the surprise element the pears and grapes provide. Check out her blog for fabulous design tips.

The House of Silver Lining – Shauna

How clever was Shauna for adding veggies to her vase?!  She even provides a step by step tutorial on her blog so you can recreate this masterpiece in your home.

Randi Garrett Design – Randi {me}

Kelley, Shauna and I all used fruit when we styled our vases.  Fruit and flowers go together naturally and are such an easy way to add interest to an arrangement.  I chose to use a white vase one of my best friends gave to me, I love it’s shape.  Pink roses and some eucalyptus would have been lovely on their own, but I wanted to add an unexpected pop.  I grew up in Southern California, so I added some clementines on bamboo skewers for sentiment.  This arrangement was so simple, anyone could put it together.  Give it a try!

The Grace House  – Jennifer

Tone on Tone – Loi

Jennifer and Loi both used white pitchers to showcase their blooms.  Notice how Jennifer used  hers to create a vignette.  Loi’s arrangement is simple and stunning.  He shows us how less is more.  Both of them have blogs that will inspire you. Loi has an antique shop that is on my must see list!

The Sunny Side Up – Erin

Z Design at Home – Bree

Citrine Living – Tamara

Erin, Bree and Tamara are masters at styling. They featured their stunning arrangements nestled amid a beautiful setting. Their settings allowed their flowers to be a magnificent focal point. All of these looks move you to think about the scene in which you want your flowers to play the part. All of these ladies have blogs that are worth visiting on a regular basis to help keep you motivated around your home.

Oscar Bravo Home – Oscar

Old Silver Shed – Sandra

The Spoiled Home – Sheila

Oscar, Sandra and Sheila show us how you can be creative with what you define as a white vase. Be creative and think outside the box.  Oscar’s use of tailored white bowls with his greens creates such a handsome contrast.  He makes me want to run out and purchase a bonsai tree! Sandra and her shell left me so inspired.  Not only are her flowers gorgeous, the shell is so unpredicted! I really have to hand it to Sheila, she was so ingenious with her vase choice! Well done you three!

Zevy Joy – Annie

Decor Gold Designs – Jennifer

Blount Designs – Deborah

Fig and Twigs – Janice

The ladies, Annie,  Jennifer, Deborah and Janice, show us how to incorporate numerous flowers in varying heights to create drama and a piece that will leave you breathless.  Jen and Annie both have blogs you need to check out and we need to convince Deborah and Janice that the world needs to see more of their talent.

There you have it, 15 ways to style a white vase.  If you have a vase laying around your home, I hope you feel driven to create a master piece of your own, and if you are inspired to style a white vase but are in need of one, I’ve sourced a few below to help you get started!

To recreate the look from my white vase photo shop the links below…

Randi