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
Your bottles and your photos are beautiful!
Hugs,
~Wendy
Posted by: Wendy Cordero | Sunday, September 04, 2011 at 04:04 PM
Your photos are stunning. I'm sure your altered bottles will be beautiful.
Posted by: Rosemary | Friday, August 19, 2011 at 02:22 PM
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
Posted by: Lynn@thevintagenest | Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Mercedes, your photos are so pretty! And what a wonderful collection of bottles. Beautiful! Can't wait to see what you do with them.
Posted by: debi | Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 07:44 PM