A simple, oversized glass vase is great to have around the house come spring. It's nice to have one big enough to hold the blossoming branches that come with the season. And we love this one that's a steal at IKEA...

It's the Bladet and it comes in four different sizes, from 8" to a whopping 25" tall. They say the vase is mouth blown; each vase has been shaped by a skilled craftsman. We've seen these and they do indeed have variations in them, which we find nice. Prices range from only $8 to $40. But you'll have to look for these in-store; they're not available online.