The Simple DIY That Transforms Thrifted Wine Glasses Into A Gorgeous Vintage Centerpiece

Have a thing for vintage décor? We all do. It never goes out of style, adds nostalgic charm, and, better yet, beats mass-produced pieces every time. The only caveat? They often cost a pretty penny. That is, unless you get thrifty. Cue TikTok user @whimsybarn's clever idea of repurposing wine glasses into a vintage-meets-whimsical tabletop display. Just line the glasses on a tray, tuck in some greenery, and boom: you've got an equal parts beautiful and functional centerpiece. Easy-peasy.

From decorating shelves to creating cozy tablescapes, today's DIY can do it all. To get started, pick up a handful of stemless wine glasses at your local thrift store. Also keep your eyes peeled for a vintage tray (though feel free to use any tray you have on hand). It could be oval, rectangular, footed, or feature handles. Our top picks include the vintage-inspired Hanobe Bead Oval Serving Tray and the simple GENRICE Round Wooden Tray. Next, stop by your nearest craft store or retailer for some decorative moss or order it online. The Sukh Preserved Moss, which is available for a little under $7. Set aside a glue gun, some museum putty (optional), and a bundle of faux little blooms (also optional).

First on the agenda is cleaning the glasses. Warm water and a bit of dish soap should do the job. From here, you have two options. If your tray resembles @whimsybarn's one (as in it has cup holders), simply glue the moss to the base of your wine glasses. Then, nestle them into their slots, as demonstrated in the video above. No need to glue the cups in place. For those with a flat tray, consider gluing the glasses directly to the surface to keep them secure. You can also use museum putty for a more temporary hold.

Side note: you don't necessarily have to arrange your wine glasses in a straight line for this display. A circle or zig-zag pattern would be fun, too. Once laid out, fill the empty spaces with moss and scatter decorative flowers throughout. Just a small dab of hot glue will do the trick.

Now, you can stop there or jazz up your vintage centerpiece even further. One idea is to include a handful of small rocks and faux succulents to mix. Or, perhaps even trade the moss for something else entirely. Raffia paper ribbon and mini pumpkins suit autumn well. For a nature-themed holiday tabletop display, try fake snow and holly berries instead. Still, moss works beautifully no matter the season. And finally, put the wine glasses to work. You could turn them into vases, light them up with votive candles, use them to store little knick-knacks — or all of the above.