They are also a unique alternative for displaying spring blossom branches and fresh cut flowers. Even wildflowers will take on a special elegance when placed in a pretty pitcher.
We've gathered some pictures. drink recipes, and links for using your glass pitchers in new ways for spring and summer.
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DISPLAYING
Group pitchers for a big slash of color.
A white pitcher can be sweet and simple....
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Pitchers can be used to decorate throughout the seasons.
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
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Beyond flower arrangements
This pitcher is filled with flowers and wooden utensils that is both a bridal shower centerpiece as well as a gift for the bride.
Staying with the wedding theme, this charming photo shows the pitcher in a grouping with a bottle of wine and the table number.
Make a modern vignette by mixing a clear pitcher and other clear glassware with black and white photos placed inside.
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Let's not forget the original purpose of a glass pitcher - drinks!
Every day refreshments like juice, Crystal Light and sweet tea, are special when served in a glass pitcher.
Ingredients
3 cups water
2 family-size tea bags
3/4 cup sugar
7 cups cold water
Preparation
1. Bring 3 cups water to a
boil in a saucepan; add tea bags. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Cover and
steep 10 minutes.
2. Discard tea bags. Add
sugar, stirring until dissolved. Pour into a 1-gal. container, and add 7 cups
cold water. Serve over ice.
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Light and refreshing cucumber water with lemon and mint recipe:
Slice one cucumber and one lemon and place in a half-gallon pitcher of water. Add mint . Leave in the refrigerator overnight and it’s ready.
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Sangria
Ingredients
- 1 (750-ml) bottle red wine
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur (recommended: triple sec or Grand Marnier)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 orange, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 unwaxed apple, cored, and cut into thin wedges
- 1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling water, chilled
Directions
Combine everything but the sparkling water in a glass pitcher. Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours. When ready to serve, add the sparkling water.
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Make sure to stop by the Goodwill Retail Outlets in Southwestern Michigan to find affordable glass pitchers. Here are a few pictures of donated pitchers from this week!
Follow us on Pinterest and look for our board "Glass Pitchers" for more ideas.
http://pinterest.com/vtgtc
Click this link to the Goodwill Industries web page to learn more about shopping at Goodwill, The Donate Movement, and our mission.
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