Let’s face it—if you love Texas Wine as much as I do, those beautiful bottles can pile up fast. But before you toss them in the recycling bin, why not give them a second life? With just a little creativity (and maybe a glass of wine in hand), you can turn those empty bottles into charming, functional, and downright cool home décor.
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Here are 5 innovative and inexpensive ways to repurpose wine and champagne bottles that’ll impress your friends and add a splash of style to your space:
1. Wine Bottle Tiki Torches
Perfect for: Backyard vibes, patios, or summer nights in Texas
Empty wine bottles make awesome tiki torches. Just fill them with torch fuel, insert a wick, and add some decorative rocks or colored glass pebbles for flair. Screw on a copper coupling to keep the wick in place—and boom, you’ve got instant ambiance. Plus, they help keep the bugs at bay during your evening wine-downs.
Cost: Around $5–$10 per bottle if you already have some supplies.
2. Chic Bottle Vases or Table Centerpieces
Perfect for: Hosting dinner parties or just freshening up your space
One of the easiest ways to reuse bottles is as vases. Whether you’re showcasing a single rose, wildflowers from the yard, or dried lavender, wine and champagne bottles add a rustic, elegant touch. Spray paint them matte black, white, or metallic gold for a modern look—or just leave them au naturel if you love the label.
Pro tip: Line up 3–5 bottles of different heights on a table runner for a show-stopping centerpiece.
Cost: Practically free if you already have flowers.
3. DIY Wine Bottle Lights
Perfect for: Home bars, kitchens, or cozy reading nooks
Turn your bottle into a lamp or a fairy light show! Drill a small hole in the back bottom of the bottle (use a diamond drill bit if you can), feed in a short strand of LED fairy lights, and plug it in. Just like that, your Texas Wine bottle becomes a mood-setter.
Safety tip: Always use LED lights—traditional bulbs can get too hot.
Cost: About $8–$15 for a set of battery-powered fairy lights.
4. Stylish Kitchen Oil & Vinegar Dispensers
Perfect for: Everyday chefs and home cooks
Those green and amber glass wine bottles are perfect for storing infused olive oil or vinegar. Just clean thoroughly and add a pour spout (available at most kitchen or wine shops). You can even drop in herbs or garlic for extra flair and flavor.
Bonus: They look amazing on your countertop next to a Texas-themed cutting board.
Cost: Under $5 per bottle if you buy spouts in a multi-pack.
5. Wine Bottle Bird Feeders
Perfect for: Gardeners and bird lovers
Invite some feathered friends to your yard with a gravity-fed bird feeder. You can create one by attaching a wine bottle upside-down into a wooden base with a shallow tray, so as the seed empties, it automatically refills the tray. These make great weekend DIY projects—and the birds love ’em.
Cost: Maybe $10–$20 if you need wood, glue, and hardware.
Final Toast 🥂
The next time you polish off a bottle of Texas Wine or celebrate with a little bubbly, don’t be so quick to toss that empty. With a few easy-to-find supplies and a spark of inspiration, you can turn yesterday’s bottle into tomorrow’s centerpiece, lantern, or garden accent.
And hey—if all else fails, just keep drinking wine. That way, you’ll never run out of material. 😉
About the Author
A native of Texas, Ken “Texan” Pierce is a renowned alcohol aficionado with decades of experience in the Texas wine, whiskey, and beer industry. With a vast number of alcohol production resources right in his back yard in the Texas Hill Country, Ken has made it his mission to promote and advance the Texas winemaking, distilling, and brewing industry across the country. Ken holds certifications from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) for wine and is a Certified Texas Wine Ambassador. His ability to identify tasting notes and pairings makes him a respected authority within alcohol enthusiast circles. When he’s not reviewing the latest craft spirits, you can find Ken playing his guitar, trying to sing, and sipping on a Texas libation.