Capture The Essence Of The Tuscan Kitchen Trend With DIY Vegetable Vinegar Bottles

Nobody knows food like Italy, so it's no surprise that one of the latest trends in kitchen decor is inspired by Tuscany. Culinary spaces captivated by this aesthetic feature rich earthy color palettes. Blue Mediterranean waters, burnt-orange terracotta, and olive green come together in a rainbow of the region. Furnishings are distressed rather than sleek polished woods. Flowers, decorative plates, and ornamental bottles adorn the room with personality. The underlying tones of the space are comfort, family, and great eating. While this may sound like the exact vibe you want to cultivate in your space, bringing all of these features to your home at once is costly and time-consuming. Fortunately, you can decorate your home like an Italian villa one accessory at a time with a little imagination.

Vegetable vinegar bottles are a classic staple of the Tuscan kitchen. This was originally a method of preserving the harvest for later use. Commonly called, Giardiniera, these colorful pickle bottles didn't become a decoration until later. They began surfacing in some Italian restaurants as a way to bring that European flair to the forefront. In this food-themed decor craft, you'll learn how to add some Tuscan style to your kitchen simply by layering premade vegetables and oil in a glass container.

As this is a decor project and not a culinary one, we're going for aesthetic over flavor. Rather than mixing up a batch of fresh pickles, the cheapest and easiest way to handcraft your own Tuscan vinegar bottle is with premade vegetables. Look for eye-catching preserves at your local Italian grocery store. YouTuber, Kelly Barlow Creations used salad olives, Giardiniera, and pickled pepperoncini in hers. You'll also need some olive oil and glass containers. Get a 12-pack of vintage corked jars from Amazon for $24.99 or decorative Dollar Tree bottles for $1.25 per piece. As a final touch, select some ribbon or twine. With supplies at the ready, it's time to get crafting.

The first step in this kitchen DIY is to separate all the veggies into piles. This is because you'll layer them one at a time into the glass to make each color pop. For added Italian flair, toss in some fresh rosemary fronds or fennel. When the bottle is full, fill the gaps with olive oil. Seal the top and wrap your ribbon or twine around it to finish. For a secure stopper, use hot glue around the rim. Add these ornamental beakers around the kitchen for a Mediterranean vibe. With this hack, you can decorate your home like the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun" without having to buy a villa.