Glass endeavors...

My kitchen counter looks a bit like a bottle shop right now... I've been buying old and not so old (but with personality) bottles (and a few decanters) recently because I want to try my hand at altering them.

 

There are so many variations out there to the "altered bottle" theme; anything from Victorian and shabby chic, to rustic and western. I even saw one recently that had skeleton bones in it! Not my style exactly, but you get the point - anything goes! To give myself lots of options, I've gathered bottles of all sizes and shapes...

 

I've also been on the lookout for glass stoppers and tops; a bit harder to find,

but well worth the effort.

 

 

The etched glass pieces are my favorite... (note to self: make sure I don't cover these details when I alter/embellish).

 

I even ran across this votive holder that has a bit of bling across the rim... not old, but still lovely.

It will be my inspiration piece for my altered bottles.

 

(... this rim reminds me of a crown or tiara... )

 

Can't wait to get started!

Wish me luck!

 

I'm linking up to these fun parties:

White Wednesday @ Faded Charm Cottage

Show and Tell Friday @ Romantic Home

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground

Comments

[Wendy Cordero]

Your bottles and your photos are beautiful!
Hugs,
~Wendy

[Rosemary]

Your photos are stunning. I'm sure your altered bottles will be beautiful.

[Lynn@thevintagenest]

The problem with visiting blogs is I could stay for hours and hours just looking and your blog is no exception. I've been ogling all your recent post! Your photography is beautiful. I did some altered bottles....mostly beachy ones and they sold. Last Halloween I did do some spooky old potion bottles with a grown up motif using found old silver spoons and cool looking branches as stoppers. They too sold right away and yours will too. Your bottles are gorgeous. Have fun! xoxo

[debi]

Mercedes, your photos are so pretty! And what a wonderful collection of bottles. Beautiful! Can't wait to see what you do with them.