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5 vases to add flowers to this Mother’s Day

Or don’t—these vases are special enough to stand on their own as sweet Mother’s Day gifts.

By Michele Kettner April 30, 2021 at 3:53 pm

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Photo courtesy Boxwood

Built for Blossoms

The lavishly ruffled lip on this mouth-blown vase makes the kids’ handpicked flowers look positively regal. // Vietri Hibiscus Glass Vase, $55; Boxwood, 128 S. Royal St., Alexandria, boxwoodoldtown.com

white vase set
Photo courtesy Red Barn Mercantile

Trunk Show

These organic vases were inspired by Vermont trees. Pick up just one, or a whole forest’s worth. // Trunk Vases, $75; Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King St., Alexandria, redbarnmercantile.com

gold and marble vase
Photo courtesy Goldfinch

The Midas Touch

A mere bud or two look instantly luxe in this gold-and-marble vessel. // Dual Bud Vase, $165; Goldfinch, 806 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, shopgoldfinch.com

blue vase
Photo courtesy 27 South

Short and Sweet

Close-cropped blooms are just right for this petite glazed piece. // Stoneware Vase in Blue Glaze, $8; 27 South Interiors, 27 S. King St., Leesburg, 27-south.com

green vase
Photo courtesy Target

Green Thumb

For a decor piece that adds a serious pop of color, this deep jade vase does the trick. // Threshold Glazed Ceramic Vase, $20$25; target.com

This story originally ran in our May issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to our monthly magazine.

Michele Kettner

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.

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