Clear as Crystal

With spring in full swing here in DC, the April showers seem to have brought with them the first bloom of tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, and their ilk. Why not bring a little bit of that inside to add a pop of color at home? Fresh cut flowers are an easy way to liven up any tired table - just grab a bunch at your local grocer, farmers' market, or snatch a few from outside. While the vessel that you display them in needn't be extravagant, one of my pet peeves is vases that look left over from an FTD bouquet. Target to the rescue! One of their lesser known designer lines comes from Riedel, purveyors of pricey stemware and crystal. But not at Tar-zhay. I recently found a few gorgeous deco-style vases on sale, including the large "Balloon" vase pictured above. These sturdy crystal pieces are pretty without being too fussy, and they're cheap to boot. And with Mother's Day just around the corner, one of these vases, filled with her favorite type of flowers, would make a perfect gift for mom.

Riedel Vivant vases, $10 - 20, target.com