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The Dollar Tree’s floral aisle is a total treasure trove for cheap vases, filler decor, and everything you need to make a beautiful centerpiece bouquet. If you’re planning a pretty tablescape on a budget, but a basic glass vase just doesn’t fit your vision, a toothbrush holder makes for a surprisingly handy substitute. Those toothbrush holes act like a flower frog, with three openings (two circles and one bigger semicircle) that hold stems upright and in place. You can use just about any toothbrush holder from the Dollar Tree. As long as it holds water and has a sturdy base, it should work great as a vase, or you can do some simple tweaks. With the right arrangement, your toothbrush holder-turned-vase will totally hold up to people passing dishes while anchoring your dining table’s look. The Dollar Tree’s bathroom sets come with a toothbrush holder, pump soap dispenser, and soap dish. They come in five neutral shades like white, black, beige, gray, and denim blue to complement most decor without overpowering your floral display. Use the other two items for something else, or set the toothbrush holder right on top of the soap dish. The subtle detailing on this discount piece makes it look a bit like Fiestaware – that famous pottery. Or, you could weigh down the toothbrush holder in a similarly colored bathroom set with stones or decorative sand.
Styling your toothbrush holder-turned-vase
Whichever toothbrush holder you choose, take its size and shape into account when planning your centerpiece bouquet. A short, squat one lends itself best to compact, whimsical cottagecore-style floral arrangements. It’s perfect for using up all those buds with broken stems you just can’t bear to toss. On the other hand, tall toothbrush holders provide great support for dramatic bouquets using flowers with watery stems, like tulips, lotuses, and hyacinths.
Not feeling up for the care of fresh flowers? Artificial blooms, greenery, and wire-stem decor are awesome options for your makeshift vase. There are lots of ways to style them, from trimming and shaping to keeping them dust-free. For an everyday table centerpiece (and to make use of that flat space), use one or more toothbrush holders to propagate cuttings from your indoor or outdoor garden.
The colors of these Dollar Tree toothbrush holders would work with just about any tablescape palette, but you can easily customize the exterior to match your design. Paint the vessel with waterproof craft paint – do a solid base color, then add patterns to suit your style. Stencils or rub-on transfers make the job super easy. Or, you can just grab a toothbrush holder from your local thrift store or use one you already have at home for this simple DIY.
