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Being stranded at home all week from 5″ of snow (the New Englander in me is HORRIFIED), I’ve been tackling a lot of wedding tasks. I’ve been collecting centerpiece containers for months, and I’d like to kind of finish that up and put it aside. But why, why, WHY can’t I find the footed bowls that I want?!
To be more specific, this is what I’m looking for:
Silver or mercury glass would be acceptable. I’m not too picky. They just have to be low and wide. You know, like a, um, PT Cruiser or something. I actually identified the exact bowl I want—apparently, it’s by Martha Stewart and it originally cost $90. Yeah, no. I can’t afford to spend that much. Not even close.
It’s that big, low one in the middle. It doesn’t look so complicated, does it? But I can. Not. Find. It. Or anything like it. I’ve found lots of vintage silver footed compotes, but they’re all too shallow. I’ve found footed fruit bowls, but they’re all too deep. It needs to be 8″-10″ wide and no more than 7″ tall. If this exact thing has a name, I don’t know what it is and I don’t know how to find it!
I should probably just move on and buy some more vases, but darn it, I can’t. I love those beautiful pedestals. Help me, hive! Have you seen these? WHERE?!
I found a bunch at local antique stores/secondhand shops. Good luck!
i spoke with one florist a while back who had something similar to that except they were made of plastic (silver plastic) so they were much cheaper (if you’re ok with them being plastic)
@jj: I think you can order stuff like she mentions here: http://www.weddingflowersandmore.com/supplies-stemluster.html
Cheap too!
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/glassbowls2.html
9.5 wide by 7 tall, $21 glass, but you could easily spray paint them to look like metal. Valspar Metal paint.
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/antiquebowl.html
8 tall by 6 wide, $7 silver plated
@mcnetn3:
I was going to mention the website, http://www.save-on-crafts.com/vases.html, as well!
Try Jamali Garden, it’s a florist supply shop in NYC. They have urns, I believe that’s the name of what you’re looking for. They have one that is almost your exact specs, excepts it’s 8 inches tall. But you can look around, because they have more than one silver urn to choose from.
http://www.jamaligarden.com/detail/17639/3/metal/urns/silver-large-flower-urn.php
Ooooh, thanks so much, guys!!
@heather25: Those three stores have failed me. 
I need to keep checking, though!
@napabridekelsey: I’ve gotta get out there! I have to admit, most of my searching has been online. Thanks!
@jj, @kaytieluv: Iiiiinteresting. I wonder if you can tell!
@mcnetn3: Hmm, I wonder if my Krylon Looking Glass spray paint would work!
@Stumptown Lady: So much stuff on there! I need to search harder … I’ve been browsing it half-heartedly for months.
@vaness13181: I love Jamali Garden’s site! I didn’t know there was a brick and mortar store, though! That’s awesome.
@sarahcisme: Hmm, I haven’t looked there yet. Good idea!
I think they’re called urns too…
Here’s what I found…
http://www.wholesaleflowersandsupplies.com/store/p/813-Silver-Plated-Urn.html
It’s an inch taller, but it’s only $28.30
Silver Plated Urn
8″ Tall
10″ diameter
4 1/2″ deep bowl
4 3/8″ Base
@ENIGHILATOR: Ooh, that one is cool! I always thought urns had handles, but I guess not! Thanks 
Did you not want handles? I am just asking because some of the pics you posted are definitely urns with handles (the top pic for sure and maybe the third). I am only asking to be on the lookout online for you
Not sure if your city has this store, but I’ve seen those at Old Tyme Pottery! They also have a lot of other great vases and centerpiece decor!
LADIES, I’VE GOT THIS!
First, pick up some inexpensive glass footed bowls…
http://www.hectorshardware.biz/shop/product.asp?dept_id=22210107&sku=665045&
…and then do this to the inside:
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/11/before-after-elizabeths-rebeccas-mirrors.html
Total cost each? Maybe $13.
@vaness13181: Ooh, you think? I guess it doesn’t matter, especially if they don’t show — what I’m more concerned about is whether they’re too tall or deep. It seems like a lot of the urns are shaped more like champagne coolers, you know what I mean?
@xoxo0904: I’ve never heard of that! I just looked and we do have one about 40 minutes away — I’ll have to check it out! Thanks!
@ENIGHILATOR: Oooh, I like! Thank you!
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Mrs. Panther, Atlanta GA/Westport CT Age and Occupation: 24, Web Writer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Music Recording Engineer Engagement Date: March 13, 2010 Wedding Date: July 2011 Venue: The Inn at Longshore About Me: I'm a total goofball who goes through life at a breakneck pace, trying not to knock anything over. I tend to fall in love with everything I encounter, but more than anything, I love my two little kitties, Bela and Josie, and my big kitty, Mr. Panther! As a wannabe crafter, I'm still waiting for my artistic talents to emerge. (Any day now, really.) In the meantime, I spend my days eating anything put in front of me, buying every pair of shoes I see and absorbing wedding inspiration from every inch of my surroundings. Mr. Panther and I are hardcore New Englanders planning Connecticut nuptials from our new home in the Dirty South, and can't wait to mix our newfound love of classic Southern charm with some modern city touches.
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