Create a simple spring centerpiece using vintage pottery, soft greenery, and repurposed pieces. A charming, sentimental idea you can style in minutes.
If you love decorating with vintage pottery, this quick little spring project is such a charming way to use it. Today I’m sharing how I styled my mom’s vintage lamb planter — one she received when I was born — into a soft, garden‑inspired spring centerpiece. It’s sentimental, it’s simple, and it’s the kind of styling anyone can recreate with pieces they already have.
This tiny lamb planter once held a baby plant in my nursery. Now, decades later, it’s one of my favorite pieces to style each spring. Vintage pottery has a way of adding instant nostalgia and warmth to any vignette, and this little lamb is no exception.
How To Use Vintage Pottery In a Display
This whole arrangement came together in just a few minutes using items I already had on hand.
1. Start With an Interesting Base
Can you guess what the “basket” is?
It’s actually the front cover of an old metal fan! I love repurposing rusty wire pieces — they add so much texture and character.
To keep everything from falling through, I tucked a wooden bowl inside the fan cover. This creates a stable base and adds a warm, natural layer.
2. Add a Soft Greenery Layer
I used two small wreaths I already had, cutting them apart with needle‑nose pliers. The pieces were then arranged around the inside edge of the bowl to create a loose, nest‑like shape.
A couple of greenery picks with white berries added fullness and a soft spring feel.
3. Place the Vintage Pottery
Once the greenery was in place, I added:
- the vintage lamb planter
- a small sheep figurine
- a few wooden spindles for height and texture
- a shell‑encrusted ornament for a subtle coastal‑garden touch
Everything tucks in naturally — no glue, no fuss.
Another Way to Use the Lamb Planter
This little planter is so versatile. Here’s another simple idea: Use it as part of a spring candle display. It adds instant charm to even the simplest arrangement.
When it’s not in a centerpiece, I keep it on a shelf in my office with a few other pieces of vintage pottery. They make me smile every time I walk by.
One Last Look
This centerpiece is proof that you don’t need new décor to create something beautiful for spring. A few greenery pieces, a repurposed base, and a sentimental piece of pottery come together to make a sweet, meaningful display.
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Perfect for your Spring boards, Vintage Pottery boards, or Garden‑Inspired Styling boards!
For Information on Where to Find Vintage Pottery:
Brocante; What in the World is Brocante?
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