Transform Vintage Table Decor Into The Sweetest Nightstand Display

The next time you're at a local thrift store, take a stroll through the kitchen section and peruse the silver items. From bowls and flatware to decorative pieces like candlestick holders and napkin rings, there is usually a variety of antique silver spread across the shelves. But we've got our eye on one item in particular: a silver creamer pitcher.

Silver creamer pitchers used to be popular household table decor. They were typically a part of a larger tea set, generally with cream and sugar containers paired together that sat on a serving tray. In fact, it seemed everyone used them in the '80s. Now they're the thrift store find we want in our homes, though they're no longer used to offer cream in your tea or coffee. Instead, we're turning those gorgeous creamer pitchers into little flower vases that work beautifully on a nightstand. Unlike larger vessels, such as teapots or water jugs, an antique creamer pitcher is smaller, so it won't take over the entire nightstand. It's just enough to give your room that vintage, romantic vibe. 

If you have trouble finding a silver creamer pitcher at a thrift store, you can search online for them as well. Sites like Etsy or even Facebook Marketplace usually have plenty to choose from at reasonable prices.

There's really no shortage of clever ways to repurpose old pitchers around the house, and repurposing a silver creamer pitcher into a flower vase is the perfect place to start. When you first bring your pitcher home, you might notice it's a bit rough, probably showing its age in wear and tear. But you can clean it up easily with some polish cream. Simply add the cleaner to a moistened, soft sponge and work in circular motions to apply it across the entire surface of the pitcher. The cleaner will suds up as you go. Then give it a good rinse and dry it with a clean cloth.

Now you're ready to learn how to decorate a nightstand with your polished silver. You can pick a few fresh roses from the garden and add a touch of baby's breath for a simple yet elegant arrangement. Of course, they don't have to be roses. Feel free to choose any of your favorite flowers. If you have allergies and the thought of sleeping next to a floral arrangement makes you break out in hives, pick up some imitation flowers along with the creamer pitcher at the thrift store. Not only will it save you a sinus migraine, but you won't have to worry about keeping fresh water in the pitcher or routinely replacing the blooms. Alternatively, you can use succulents — of the imitation or live variety — instead of flowers, which work especially well in smaller pitchers with wide-mouth openings.