tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post4432053852541991249..comments2024-03-29T06:38:02.494+00:00Comments on The Pouting Pensioner: Bottling It Upthepoutingpensionerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-78839466485056497962019-03-27T08:01:40.830+00:002019-03-27T08:01:40.830+00:00Oh how lucky to have a friend with a pub!!! Not f...Oh how lucky to have a friend with a pub!!! Not for the alcohol in your case (your allergies) but for a source of amazingingly shaped bottles. Look out for the heavy bases which work best for balance. Good luck!<br />Hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-44002613081521203532019-03-26T23:02:13.534+00:002019-03-26T23:02:13.534+00:00Love the chalk bottle idea. And I love the first b...Love the chalk bottle idea. And I love the first bottle and the square one. Now that's a good idea.My friend runs a pub and I will be messaging her! xxVanity And Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724087064353830994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-19352626043243666452019-03-26T16:07:43.040+00:002019-03-26T16:07:43.040+00:00You sound a crafty lady, Laura, I've not tried...You sound a crafty lady, Laura, I've not tried etching, it sounds quite difficult. Yes the soap dispenser is pretty and practical as a gift.<br />Happy Twosday!<br />Hugs x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-37337164153873940542019-03-26T15:46:14.898+00:002019-03-26T15:46:14.898+00:00I've seen cute bottles painted orange and turn...I've seen cute bottles painted orange and turned into pumpkins for fall decor too! There are so many great options for reusing bottles! I love etching glass as a gift. Instead of buying a new thing I need to look around and see what I could make from what I have! That dish soap dispenser would be such a cute house warming gift! Laura Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863868716798297046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-35788441747009198442019-03-26T08:20:41.029+00:002019-03-26T08:20:41.029+00:00Yay, The Retch Sistas! Did you notice the wooden ...Yay, The Retch Sistas! Did you notice the wooden beads? I bought them after seeing them on your blog!<br />Hugs and have a great day, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-13233948865715661302019-03-26T03:12:09.495+00:002019-03-26T03:12:09.495+00:00Mary, you have a great collection of bottles and I...Mary, you have a great collection of bottles and I'm with you about the retching reaction to the smell (and taste). XOXOLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836213785911009814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-64287411134274538692019-03-25T18:48:44.675+00:002019-03-25T18:48:44.675+00:00It's a tough job but someone's got to do i...It's a tough job but someone's got to do it! Empty those bottles and show me your work, twin!<br />Hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-73442086052273265602019-03-25T12:27:06.069+00:002019-03-25T12:27:06.069+00:00You have given me inspiration for my gin bottle co...You have given me inspiration for my gin bottle collection. I haven't thrown any out as my plan was to use them for candles but here are so many more ideas. Yes I need to soak the labels off first, and drink up the gin. Better get cracking then. Anna of Mutton Style and Yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17123818835370240987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-46281742172441375222019-03-24T22:45:43.826+00:002019-03-24T22:45:43.826+00:00Yes Vronni, some bottles are just way too pretty t...Yes Vronni, some bottles are just way too pretty to get ground down eh. You blue bottle sounds pretty, I hope you post a pic of it soon.<br />Hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-2502894279090781972019-03-24T22:42:15.378+00:002019-03-24T22:42:15.378+00:00Yes Jacqui, any heavy bottle works for this and it...Yes Jacqui, any heavy bottle works for this and it's such an easy thing to do. <br />Hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-13311493478598898952019-03-24T22:39:59.349+00:002019-03-24T22:39:59.349+00:00Thanks for popping over, Terri. The chalk paint i...Thanks for popping over, Terri. The chalk paint is easy to use, I have a chalk wall too which is fun for the family.<br />I've added a link to the seagrass spray as it seems to have sparked interest. Good luck! <br />Hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-90729210954209684132019-03-24T20:30:03.828+00:002019-03-24T20:30:03.828+00:00The bottles look so stylish with your choice of pl...The bottles look so stylish with your choice of plant matter in them. Funnily enough I put a beautiful blue bottle of locally distilled Irish gin in my sideboard last week as I felt it was too good for the recycling bin...I know what to do with it now!<br /><br />Have a great week,<br />xxxVronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-372269856845460592019-03-24T18:25:59.779+00:002019-03-24T18:25:59.779+00:00They are look super and what a wonderful idea to r...They are look super and what a wonderful idea to re-use them. I'm more of a gin or prosecco drinker - but i suppose i could use these bottles too. Thanks for sharing. Jacqui Mummabstylishmummabstylishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12893415842503150084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-77687628139723252812019-03-24T14:11:46.712+00:002019-03-24T14:11:46.712+00:00Yes, don’t force-drink whisky to your lovely Brian...Yes, don’t force-drink whisky to your lovely Brian, go check out whether your neighbours are single malt drinkers instead as I think these high-end spirits come in high-end bottles - they’ve got to be heavy to use as vases. <br />The sea glass spray is available on Amazon (I’ll add a link above) and I guess you can pick up the chalk paint in Home Depot.<br />Happy crafting! Hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-5179152188702446982019-03-24T14:05:28.827+00:002019-03-24T14:05:28.827+00:00Hi Mica, sorry you’re not getting your long-awaite...Hi Mica, sorry you’re not getting your long-awaited cool snap yet. <br />There are other great bottle shapes to be picked up and providing the base is heavy enough they’ll work too. <br />Wishing you a super week ahead, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-8122148406606810322019-03-24T13:12:35.678+00:002019-03-24T13:12:35.678+00:00Just saw your IG post about your bottles. I’ve kep...Just saw your IG post about your bottles. I’ve kept a few in my day. Being very land-locked I have a very romantic notion of sea glass-and I love how those look. The chalkboard paint looks fun-I need to think about that.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623141397526171772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-21759958553298649852019-03-24T11:46:48.373+00:002019-03-24T11:46:48.373+00:00Mary does know best! What a fantastic way to recyc...Mary does know best! What a fantastic way to recycle old bottles. They look great and I love the unusual shapes. I need to make Brian drink whiskey - ha! Not gonna happen. I guess I could peruse the neighbor's trash. I'd love to make the chalkboard painted bottles, what a fabulous gift idea. I also love the sea glass bottles for summer. You are quite the creative one!<br />Well done my friend! Hugs to you and TP!<br />xo,<br />KellyannKellyann Rohrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320531991490519576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-36336851789251807812019-03-24T07:16:45.732+00:002019-03-24T07:16:45.732+00:00These bottles look lovely! I don't drink so I ...These bottles look lovely! I don't drink so I don't have any pretty bottles like this around to repurpose but they look so good in your home :)<br /><br />Hope you are having a lovely weekend :) It's a quiet one here as it's still so hot, too hot for autumn!<br /><br /><a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Away From The Blue</a> Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-67297165778475651282019-03-23T21:27:57.675+00:002019-03-23T21:27:57.675+00:00So impressed that you spotted those beauties along...So impressed that you spotted those beauties along the roadside, Jean, both types sound pretty unique.<br />Happy weekend to you, x. thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-72855789325077728402019-03-23T21:25:32.383+00:002019-03-23T21:25:32.383+00:00Oh those gin bottles sound so pretty, Nancy.
Have ...Oh those gin bottles sound so pretty, Nancy.<br />Have a great weekend, x. thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-70795488205748691102019-03-23T19:28:20.845+00:002019-03-23T19:28:20.845+00:00I've picked up blue beer bottles and once a fr...I've picked up blue beer bottles and once a frosted bottle that once held Vodka off the roadside. Soaked in a little bleach and water, they're good to bring inside.Jean Campbellhttp://www.seedscatterer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-19681024470693249002019-03-23T14:37:11.993+00:002019-03-23T14:37:11.993+00:00Those are lovely presents! We have a local guy her...Those are lovely presents! We have a local guy here who makes and producers cream gin! Such a delite! But the bottles are White and so very pretty. I have used then as vases too!Nancy 's Fashion Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05928048262606052828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-48054692842559172982019-03-23T09:09:38.626+00:002019-03-23T09:09:38.626+00:00Thanks, Gail. We went TT for most of 2018 and al...Thanks, Gail. We went TT for most of 2018 and alcohol-light this year, so I'm pleased I saved the pretty bottles. Must check out Sarah Raven and hope you get your ink bottle one day, your perseverance will pay off!<br />Happy weekend hugs, x. thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-59710545415747717822019-03-23T09:06:39.668+00:002019-03-23T09:06:39.668+00:00Why thank you, sweet Jules, du er saa soed! Love ...Why thank you, sweet Jules, du er saa soed! Love your ambience-easy idea at Chez Jules and love how your've turned your hyggelig stemning into an aide memoire. Thanks for popping in with your funny observations, as always!<br />Happy weekend hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3385292529998118275.post-85846611227906234512019-03-23T09:02:37.598+00:002019-03-23T09:02:37.598+00:00Oh yes, JayCee, that Dump of Shane at the recyclin...Oh yes, JayCee, that Dump of Shane at the recycling point - so pleased I've saved up you from this!<br />Happy weekend hugs, x.thepoutingpensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484934089759704702noreply@blogger.com