Funky Glassware

My favorite kind of decorative flourishes are ones that are both beautiful and functional, because find me a New Yorker with room for superfluous ornaments. And the hallmark of maturity in my book is owning fancy stemware. You can pick up vintage and new glassware for a just a few bucks at local thrift stores, or on Craigslist. By storing sparkling clean, well arranged, and interestingly shaped glassware on a shelf, you save cupboard space for the less attractive, more clutter-y stuff, such as dishwashing liquid and plastic food containers. This looks particularly glitzy if your shelf is located near a window, where natural light will hit it.

[Photo via @thevintagetablecompany]

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