There are a number of reasons to include decorative vase fillers to your arrangements. Not only do they add that final touch of pizazz, they help to reduce the number of stems needed to achieve that “full bouquet” look, and help stabilize the flowers you do have. The good news, is that decorative vase fillers can be a frugal find right in your very own kitchen! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

This ad for Coffee Joulies (which, btw, is a FABULOUS idea!) got me thinking about the more glamorous side to one of my besties…the coffee bean. As is, their rich, dark colors make a dramatic addition to any glass vase (please pronounce that “vaz”). BUT…you could also jazz them up with a coat of your favorite spray paint to create vase fillers that go BAM! I’m thinking Lime Green, Hot Pink, Vibrant Orange, or even a Tropical Turquoise.

Speaking of Lime Green…lemons and limes can also be used as inexpensive but decorative vase fillers. Use them whole for your larger vase (pronounced “vaz”), or slice them to fill a smaller container.

Other fruits – like cranberries, apples, and oranges – can also be used. This is especially true around the Christmas holiday season.

Or…if sweets are more your style…you can try one of these ideas.



If you have any spray paint left over, you could also try painting rice and using that as decorative vase fillers.

Prefer the “natural” look? How about these dried kitchen staples?

Have some other ideas that you would like to share with FDG? If so, be sure to leave a comment below – or better yet, send in a picture and FDG will feature YOUR project!