These bright colored thermos' belong to Gretta. She has a collection of about 10. All brightly painted from the 50's to 70's. Every fall she does a display of them on her mantel to warm up the chilly weather and decor.
I have seen them used as vases and a wonderful center piece. I would have never thought of it. But it really is a fun, creative and Earth friendly way of decorating, isn't it?
I just posted this and I got an Etsy Shop email and look what I spotted? A lamp made out of a thermos! Now I have seen everything :)
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Happy Earth Day, my friends!
It's been ages since I've had a thermos..they sure worked for us though. These are really nice..and it's wonderful that she keeps them displayed. Happy VTT..have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteMy parents had a thermos like the green and white one, I had totally forgot about that until I saw this one....now I wonder what ever happened to that? Probably broken and tossed out! Love all of these, they are really nice, and great idea about using them as a vase! Have a great VTT!
ReplyDeleteI just saw a pair on Etsy today! Like the red thermos you posted. Funky!
ReplyDeleteI too decorate with thermoses. You should see my wednesday is rednesday red & green post. It does add charm. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I have a fabulous old plaid Thermos that would make a gorgeous vase. I never thought of that!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting me at the Examiner! I'll be back to visit, we have similar style I think. :)
I love those old thermoses, and even have a few myself! I especially like that turquoise and white one. They remind me of taking road trips across the country with my parents, and my Dad chugging coffee the whole way!
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Carol
What wonderful ideas for using thermoses. I have a few and I always thought they were too rusty but using them for flowers is an excellent idea. The lamp idea is cool too.
ReplyDeleteOh I just loved seeing the Holiday thermos-it brought back so many memories! and the lamp thermos is a hoot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Oh, I chuckled when I saw the lamp-- I recently picked up some vintage thermoses to make lamps with!
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ReplyDeleteMy husband lost his mom Friday and we just got back into town from the funeral. We had a video at the service and there was a photo of my in-laws at Gore Pass sitting at a picnic table with their thermos of coffee! They always enjoyed their coffee! You added more fun memories for me here. I remember my folks got a free thermos at Dunkin Donuts years ago. I think that thing lasted forever! Anne
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