My best friend Katie, whose getting married in a couple of weeks, decided to do centerpieces based around those perfect birch bark vases by Small Stump that OhJoy! featured a while back. They are amazing. Well, as it turns out, the whole world thought they were pretty amazing too and they sold like hotcakes. Katie eventually found a set on Ebay, but has been dying for more.
As luck would have it, I emailed Jill at Small Stump a day before she got her next shipment in of these little gems. YAY! So, of course, we stocked up on them. And now that we have ours for Katie’s wedding (I know it’s hugely selfish, but) …I wanted to share the wealth.
The vases are $28 for a set of five (varying heights). Hurry though…I have a sneaking suspicion that these won’t last long.
And, if you have some time, spend a moment or two checking out the other GREAT wares at Small Stump. Really, she has some beautiful ideas for reception decor. Like these pieces of paper thin coral…
A few of these would be so gorgeous, resting on your guest book table…anywhere really. OR, check out these adorable bud vases (in either red or white)…
Jill and Lia certainly have an eye! Aside from all of the pretty little things above, they have a section of paper that is so beautiful. For a wedding, I love the celebration banner (how cute is that) and the silkscreened birds, which I think would be a nice idea for table “numbers.”
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Great find! I love the bud vases - - - reminds me Middle Kingdom vases. I went to the website and the etsy shop to purchase some but couldn't find any.
Are they all sold out? Could you find out some further info for me:
1. What colors do they come in?
2. What sizes?
3. When we they be back in stock?
Thanks,
Sarah
Hey Sarah! I think that you can buy them right on the website (just click the color, either white or coral and click "cart"). They are 4.5" tall:)
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Love the birch - just bought a set for my house! I think they will be perfect with conifer branches during the holidays....
Thanks for posting!
In the new Martha Stewart Living, they have an article about how to make candles that look just like those vases! (Sorry for the long link)
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/candles-take-shape-for-the-holidays?lnc=bf89cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&page=3&rsc=articlecontent_crafts " rel="nofollow">http://www.marthastewart.com/article/candles-take-shape-for-the-holidays?lnc=bf89cf380e1dd010VgnVCM1000005b09a00aRCRD&page=3&rsc=articlecontent_crafts >
i found your blog a few weeks ago and have been reading. i love it! and these birch vases are awesome. thanks for sharing.
weeeiiirrrd. i JUST bought those birch tubes! :)
I have been silently reading your blog for ages now and absolutely LOVE what you do. I live in Egypt and am starved of design (other than religious).
The coral you feature is indeed beautiful. It is called Fan Coral and not only does it take years and years to grow, it is part of the world's dwindling ocean life that is essential to our eco-system.
Decorations of coral are not cruel in the same way as the making of a fur coat, however, once you have seen them in the ocean and understand their importance, they are far more abhorrent.
I truly love your blog, but I think that we all need to be responsible in our actions toward the environment. Before I had the opportunity to see and learn about coral I had no idea of its importance. Having done so, however, I would ask you to think twice before featuring any form of coral anywhere other than in its natural habitat.
I know Small Stump runs out of these vases quickly. I bought these adorable finds for my wedding and we don't have use for the rest. I have 6 all different sizes if anyone would be interested in buying!
Now that they have sold out, I've been looking for more of these for our wedding centerpieces for a while now. If anyone has any that they're interested in selling, please contact me (shannon@shannoncollins.com)!
Thanks so much,
Shannon
Now that they have sold out, I've been looking for more of these for our wedding centerpieces for a while now. If anyone has any that they're interested in selling, please contact me (shannon@shannoncollins.com)!
Thanks so much,
Shannon