Milk glass hand painted Bridal boxes
I come across bridal/wedding cake glass boxes from time to time at the thrift store. The two pictured above are Westmoreland milk glass. I picked these up at Goodwill in the past year.
front view
To create this planter, I used a Styrofoam block from Dollar Tree and several succulent stems from the Dollar Tree along with a few I had on hand. You can find faux succulents at the craft stores and at Walmart. I had to cut the block down about 1 inch to fit into the short box. The taller box I had to cut of a little bit of each side to fit into it.
block and succulent stems
Once I had the foam fit into the box, I took the succulents and removed them from their picks. Some had wire on them and some had plastic. I pushed the ends into the foam, rearranging until I liked their look. I add one small hanging one to cascade over the edge of the box. You could add some deer moss or Spanish moss first over the top of the foam, this will hide the foam from peeking through.
front view
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top view
With the taller box I added the foam to it, I ended up using a greenery candle wreath. A candle can be added to the piece. You could use any candle wreath to fit your decor or season. If faux plants are not your thing you could use wet foam for fresh flower arrangements.
front view
These cake boxes can be used to hold candles, small potted plants, or even a knickknack. You could plant real succulents in one. They make great serving pieces for candy or nuts. You will need to hand wash them if you use them for food or planting. I don't recommend submerging these old glass boxes in soapy water. I gentle wipe the inside with a damp soft cloth with a mild soap and I wipe again with a clean damp soft cloth with water only to remove the soap. I usually let them air dry or I dry them off with a clean dish towel.
These bridal/cake boxes come in different colors, sizes, and designs. If you see one, rescue it, added it to your home decor and enjoy it.
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