A friend of mine, obviously an avid drinker of Earl Grey Tea, is using her tins as vessels for an assortment of succulents. In September, these petite potted plants will act as centerpieces/wedding favors at her niece's garden wedding. What a lovely gesture and great idea! See another photo below.
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My husband is English, hence we drink A LOT of tea in our casa. Great idea for all our loose tins!
LOVE this idea. Stealing it immediately.
we tried this last year with the tins from illy espresso and they rusted really badly.