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I came across this same image posted on Danny Seo's blog after following links from another AT post (the one on the patchwork Oriental rug idea) - it's such a lovely idea that I tagged it on my del.icio.us.
I've always had a thing for glass (especially blue glass) bottles, but now I will be scouring the local flea markets to accomplish a look inspired directly by this photo.

huh. kind of pretty in the picture, but too cluttered, I think, especially in real life.

Are you kidding??? This is a soon to be major dust collector. Keeping that centerpiece looking good would be a major time commitment on a regular basis.

No Thanks.

how large is that display, 2 sq. ft.?

those of us who agonize over how to utilize every square foot of our small homes will not easily go for this 'wasteful' but pretty look.

I second Daily Nuance. This will soon look as stale as an old bowl of pot pourri on account of the dust.

Maybe as a one-time centerpiece, but then, who wants to store all those for one or two dinner parties?

I love the colors, I love the depth, the textures, the flowers, the greenery...but I third Daily Nuance. The dusting would kill me.

What a pretty way to display my collection of antique (pre-FDA) cobalt pharmaceutical bottles! Yippee!

BTW:
Keeping my bottles dust-free is really no big deal. I regularly rinse them in a big bowl of vinegar and water and let them air dry. It only takes a few minutes and works great.

beautiful :)

i especially love the queen anne's lace (assuming... can't see well enough in the pics to know for sure!)... my favorite flowers!