A process for making an object from plastic material includes the following operations: moulding at least one insert, injecting a first plastic material into a first moulding cast, such first cast being configured so that the at least one insert includes a base from which exposure reliefs extend, intended to be visible when the object made of plastic material is finished, between the exposure reliefs passage channels being defined for a second plastic material in a subsequent overmoulding operation; positioning the insert in a second moulding cast, so that the insert is positioned with the base pressed against a first surface of a first half-mould of the second cast, and with the exposure reliefs pressed against an opposite second surface of a second half-mould; overmoulding a second plastic material on a part of the insert, injecting the second plastic material into the second cast, so that the second plastic material injected fills the second cast passing through the passage channels defined between the exposure reliefs of the insert, covering the base and being interposed between the exposure reliefs.

An example apparatus comprises a vase insert for insertion into a vase, the vase insert having receptacles extending into the vase and a decorative frame. The decorative frame has a decorative shape portion and prongs coupled to the decorative shape portion, the prongs for insertion into the receptacles of the vase insert.

An example apparatus comprises a vase insert for insertion into a vase, the vase insert having receptacles extending into the vase and a decorative frame. The decorative frame has a decorative shape portion and prongs coupled to the decorative shape portion, the prongs for insertion into the receptacles of the vase insert.

A vase including sidewalls; an open upper end; a vase bottom; and at least one water-receiving compartment. The water receiving compartment is substantially located proximal to the vase bottom, configured to hold water, and includes at least one flower support base including at least one aperture which is spaced apart from the vase bottom. The at least one aperture is configured to allow water to pass there-through and configured or disposed to prevent stems of the flowers to pass through. As a result, when in use, flowers in the vase are prevented from consuming the water in the compartment, while water held in the receiving compartment provides weight to stabilize the vase.

A vase including sidewalls; an open upper end; a vase bottom; and at least one water-receiving compartment. The water receiving compartment is substantially located proximal to the vase bottom, configured to hold water, and includes at least one flower support base including at least one aperture which is spaced apart from the vase bottom. The at least one aperture is configured to allow water to pass there-through and configured or disposed to prevent stems of the flowers to pass through. As a result, when in use, flowers in the vase are prevented from consuming the water in the compartment, while water held in the receiving compartment provides weight to stabilize the vase.

A floral design mechanic includes a top shell that includes top supports and top openings defined between the top supports and a middle member including middle supports and middle openings defined between the middle supports is attached to the top shell. Both are attached to a reservoir. A plant or a portion of a plant is held in place by the floral design mechanic by inserting the stem of the plant through a top opening and a middle opening and then down into the reservoir so that the stem is supported by a top support and a middle support as well as potentially a sidewall of the reservoir. The reservoir may be filled with a liquid, such as water, to extend the life of the flowers contained in the arrangement. The floral design mechanic may be used in a free-standing configuration or the floral design mechanic may be readily secured, via known temporary or permanent methods, to another display or structure for elevated designs using the purposely located eyelets and/or openings thereon.

This invention expands and improves upon the existing art by providing numerous new vehicles whereby decorative inserts are received on or in different surfaces to enhance visual effects. Embodiments of the invention specify one or more regions associated with an article wherein a decorative insert may be interchanged. The region may be a cavity to receive the insert, after which the cavity may be protected with a transparent or translucent cover that may involve a frictional fit, form part of a hinged door, and so forth. Alternatively, if the insert is a fabric or textile containing embroidery, needlepoint of the like, the region may comprise an area with a perimeter conducive to sewing or stitching. Again, the region may or not be protected with a cover of some kind. Specific embodiments include see-through bowls that accept flexible, elongated inserts for side viewing, and wreath holders with multiple degrees of interchangeability.

A utensil supporting device includes a body that defines a first utensil rest configured to receive a first dining utensil for resting thereupon and preventing a food-engaging portion of the first dining utensil from resting on a supporting surface. The body further defines a second utensil rest adjacent the first utensil rest, the second utensil rest being configured to receive a second dining utensil for resting thereupon and preventing a food-engaging portion of the second dining utensil from resting on the supporting surface. An article holder extends up from the body. The article holder is adjacent to one or more of the first and second utensil rests.

A utensil supporting device includes a body that defines a first utensil rest configured to receive a first dining utensil for resting thereupon and preventing a food-engaging portion of the first dining utensil from resting on a supporting surface. The body further defines a second utensil rest adjacent the first utensil rest, the second utensil rest being configured to receive a second dining utensil for resting thereupon and preventing a food-engaging portion of the second dining utensil from resting on the supporting surface. An article holder extends up from the body. The article holder is adjacent to one or more of the first and second utensil rests.

A modular assembly comprising at least one holder, base-unit having at least one hollow opening on at least one end and further comprising at least one adapter-unit; wherein said adapter-unit plugs securely into the hollow opening of said holder, base-unit; and wherein said holder, base-unit and said at least one adapter-unit may be interchanged and combined with alternate holder, base-units and adapter-units to form a variety of cohesive, convertible assemblies which function as a vase, a plant stand, a candle holder and/or a caddy for various articles.