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Monday, March 14, 2011

Is It Wrong to Decorate with Beer Bottles?

Decorating with beer bottles really is a win-win situation.  Hubby is happy to drink the contents and then I soak off the label and put some pussy willows in the empty bottles for the mantel.  






Aren't the bottles lovely with the St. Peter's Brewery seal pressed into them.








I love watching pussy willows emerge in the spring.  They seemed just the thing to put out on our mantel right now.

Linked to Countdown to Spring Party at Domestically Speaking
and Metamorphasis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
and Spring Mantel Party at Women Who Do it All
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26 comments:

  1. GinaMarch 14, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    I don't think it's wrong at all to decorate with beer bottles....not when they look this nice!

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  2. GLENDA CHILDERSMarch 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Very funny . . . a win win and the bottles are truly beautiful.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  3. PamelaMarch 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    These are cool beer bottles Grace!
    They look great on your mantel...very creative
    idea!!

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  4. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    That completely cracked me up and I agree, a win win! At least when your beer bottles are that pretty!! Coors Light bottles aren't nearly as nice! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog earlier. Off to check out the rest of yours!

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  5. LorriMarch 14, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Not at all! I have been known to do the same thing!

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  6. Suzanne@Meridian RoadMarch 14, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    OK, that was not the frat house chic look I was expecting when I read your title! Those look very cute! They're a great color and shape, and that logo is really cool.

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  7. VickiMarch 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    As long as you don't waste any! lol Those bottles are just beautiful. They are not meant for the recycle bin. Gorgeous with the branches on your mantel

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  8. Cornflakes and HoneyMarch 14, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Not at all, I love them such a nice colour and I love the old fashioned stamp at the front.

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  9. SarahMarch 15, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Well,these are quite nice beer bottles. And you have pussy willows already? :(

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  10. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleMarch 15, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Wow, those beer bottles are really nice ones. They go perfectly with what's already up there on your mantle. Did you pick out the beer brand yourself to get that match?

    I love this idea - it looks great - plus I bet your Mister is happy!

    Sarahx

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  11. laxsupermomMarch 15, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Pretty! Such a lovely shade of green & great that your hubs got to "help" with the decorating. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. KatieMarch 15, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    oh i love this post! beer bottles can be beautiful and you showed us how!!! :) back in high school my room was a very loud turquoise, navy, and purple and i used wine bottles that were the most beautiful color of blue and put christmas lights inside of them--it was awesome! my parents were happy i was only using wine bottles in that way ;) thanks for a lovely post! have a good week!

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  13. deborahMarch 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Grace, what a great shade of green! Thanks for sharing a great way to bring the outside in!

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  14. KitMarch 15, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Very nice indeed! I love pussy willows, they were one of my wedding flowers! Kit

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  15. AnonymousMarch 15, 2011 at 5:29 PM

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  16. TaraMarch 15, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I LOVE THESE!
    And France for your thirtieth...what a fabulous idea!

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  17. JillMarch 16, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Not when it turns out this nicely :) I love the orchid too, so pretty! Thanks for joining the Spring Mantel Party!

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  18. Privet and HollyMarch 16, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I'd say that nothing
    is off limits, as your
    space is your haven!!!
    And I think this looks
    divine. Have a wonderful
    day, Grace!
    xx Suzanne

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  19. mary bethMarch 16, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Not when they look this pretty! I had to chuckle because every time I go to our recycle center I scour the colored glass bin and look for pretty colors of wine bottles..I'm building a bottle tree just outside my office window! Yesterday I found a beautiful blue gin bottle and a great tequila bottle! I love them and have blue bottles, some new and some old all over the house! Great minds work alike huh?

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  20. Barbara@HausDesignMarch 16, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I don't think that's wrong at all - especially when they look great like yours do! But then my opinion may be a bit skewed since I live in the beer capitol of the world! Have a great day - fun post.
    http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/

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  21. KristenMarch 16, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Of course it's fine to use beer bottles to decorate! I love using them - check out this blog post about what I do with wine and other bottles.

    http://decoratingdiy.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-dont-recycle-i-decoratewith-wine.html

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  22. Donna@anangloinquébecMarch 17, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Win-win for sure! They look lovely. There is so much you can do with bottles. Nice colour.

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  23. AndreaMarch 17, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I see nothing wrong with it at all. Those bottles look fantastic. Makes me want to drink some beer out of a cool bottle just for the bottle (well mostly for the bottle).

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  24. Ann from On Sutton PlaceMarch 17, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Hi Grace...love the green bottles. They are the perfect size but I have to admit I probably would have never thought of it. Clever you are! I'm a little behind with my emails and comments. I'm trying to catch up. Still can't believe you are going so far away this summer. Clever and brave...~Ann

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  25. Calypso In The CountryMarch 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Love the color of the bottles. The mantel looks great! Love the orchid!

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  26. Shabby Sweet TeaMarch 23, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Absolutely not! I am obsessed with bottles and some of the best one out there have something yummy in them to consume first. I love your mantel! What paint color is on the wall?? I am moving in June and will be painting like a mad woman in the new house.

    Your comment on my blog made me laugh so hard this morning. No, I did not shave a rabbit and put its fur in a mason jar! That would be taking Easter to the extreme!! I actually pulled apart Cat Tails (sounds just as morbid) that I found around the lake. They’re like little pieces of silk and have add texture to any display.

    Following on my way out! Have a good one.

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