Mother's Day Vases

Choose a vase by its neck first: it holds the stems and decides the shape of the bouquet. This collection ranges from small pieces set on a shelf to models of around forty centimeters, in clear glass as well as marble and silver finishes.

The neck shapes the bouquet

A narrow neck holds one to three stems upright and is enough to showcase a single flower. A flared neck lets the bouquet fan out, but it needs volume so it doesn't look sparse. A rounded body, as on a bulb shape, holds the stems at the center and lets them fall naturally toward the rim.

Play the sizes together

Several models come in small, medium and large sizes. The same vase repeated at two or three different heights makes a more balanced group than three mismatched vases. Bring them together on the same tray and leave space around the group.

Clear glass or opaque material

Clear glass shows everything, the stem as well as the bottom of the vase: it suits flowers whose stems stay clean along their full length. An opaque material, a marbled or metallic finish, hides the stems and stands on its own as an object, even without flowers. Wash both by hand in warm soapy water.

Frequently asked questions

What vase height for a large bouquet?

Take the height of the bouquet and choose a vase between half and two thirds of that height. Any lower and the arrangement tips forward, and the weight of the vase matters as much as its height.

Can a vase stay empty?

Yes, and sculptural shapes are made for just that. Place two or three side by side, in different sizes, on a console or a shelf.

How do you clean a narrow-neck vase?

Fill it with warm soapy water and a handful of coarse salt, then shake without scrubbing. Rinse, then let it dry upside down on a cloth.