There is nothing like a piece of richly colored glass to catch my attention. I have lots of glass stuff all over my house to attest to my fascination. I have stuff from eBay, thrift shops, garage sales, antique stores, old family stuff, and on and on. But one of my favorite things to do is this:
The people who make Orange Crush were using these vintage-style bottles a couple years ago. I saved three of them and I fill them with water and food coloring. They glow on my kitchen window sill. I can change them for the seasons or my mood. These are purple, orange, and amber-brown for fall. Sometimes I make them cool colors, sometimes warm, it's cheap and fun and makes me feel creative.