How to Use a Vintage Bean Pot for a Sunflower Bouquet

Do you ever forage through your house for things to decorate with? Something you already have or preferably something cheap?

I do that all the time and a few weeks ago my sister showed up at my house with some boxes from her garage stash.

The stash consisted of things that were at our parents home when they both passed away and these things ended up at my sister's house.

I still haven't gone through all the boxes (there were only three so I have no idea what my problem is) but the first one I went through had an antique coffee grinder (you'll be seeing that eventually) and a bean pot and the bean pot is what I'm sharing for today's Thrifty Style Team post!

After you check out what I did (it is so, so complicated...not really) please head to the bottom of the post and check out all of the other Frugal Fall Home Decorating inspiration from the rest of the team....my thrifty pals!

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My Vintage Bean Pot

Now, back to the bean pot. I brought it upstairs from my garage, washed it out, and then stared at it...really hard...trying to figure out what to do with it...and then....bingo..... SUNFLOWERS!

I saw a gorgeous bouquet of sunflowers at Costco....and didn't buy them. UGH Then, I went to Dollar General and saw a bouquet of mixed flowers including sunflowers...bought those....then went back to Costco and bought more sunflowers...and, I finally had enough to put in the bean pot!

Don't Make This Mistake

At first, I put water directly into the bean pot and arranged the flowers....it was gorgeous...BUT, the glaze did not hold the water and I had a bit of a mess....there was brown thick yuck all over the bottom of the pot...and on the plate I put underneath it.

I am so glad I thought to put it on a plate first.....lesson learned...listen to my gut!

How to Use a Bean Pot the Right Way As a Vase

I removed the flowers from the bean pot, rewashed it, and put a mason jar inside to hold the water and the flowers....

That worked perfectly! It was a tight fit with all of the flowers I crammed in there and I need to add water daily to keep everything fresh but it is so worth it!

And, if you don't have a bean pot (if you do, let me know!) you can order a new bean pot right here.

How to Keep Sunflowers from Wilting After Cutting

Keep your sunflowers fresh longer by recutting the stems and putting them in fresh cut flower food (like this one) every two days. Cut the stems at an angle under water to prevent air bubbles from entering the stem. Keep the stems in water while you empty and wash the vase.

And there you have it! Now, for more inspiration from the rest of the team!

Redhead Can Decorate – 3 Thrifty Fall Planter Cover Ideas

Our Crafty Mom – Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeover With Velvet

DIY Beautify – Easy Crochet Chain Sweater Pumpkins

2 Bees In A Pod – Fall Living Room with Thrifted Decor

The How To Home – Vintage Bean Pot Vase filled with a Sunflower Bouquet

Vinyet Etc. – Fall Cloche with Thrifted Finds

Sweet Pea – Dollar Tree Tumbling Tower Block Pumpkins

What Meegan Makes – How To Make a Faux Pumpkin Centerpiece

Postcards From The Ridge – Decorating Ideas That Will Make Your Wallet Happy

Lora B. Create & Ponder – DIY Plaid Flannel Coasters

The Tattered Pew - How To Quickly Get The Look of Aged Copper

I Should Be Mopping The Floor -White and Blue Fall Decor in the Kitchen

Chas’ Crazy Creations – Fall Nature Decorating An Easy How To Guide

Cottage On Bunker Hill – Dried Wheat Centerpiece