Friday, August 26, 2011

Glassy Style

Jams, syrups, honey, spices... most of these come in glass jars. I'm sure you normally just toss these to the garbage or recycle them. But why not give them a new meaning in life? I've decided to do just that.

All you need to do is soak off the labelings and scrub out the insides. Here are a few ideas that I have started for our little cottage...

One: Save your tea leaves and let them dry in the sun. Add them to a glass jar of any size and shape. When it is about half- full, add some cinnamon sticks. Leave the lid off and stick it on a window sill. If you use flavored tea, it will give off a fresh scent!

Two: If you have a larger glass jar, you can use this idea as a dining room centerpiece. Get a few stems of your favorite silk flower, and cut off the blooms. Place the blooms inside the jar, and give your table an elegant look!

Three: Use smaller jars for fresh spices from your own garden. Keep the lids and label the spices with cute & crafty fabrics and fonts.

Four: Add bath salts or even handsoap to give a vintage look to your bathroom. You can sometimes find a dispenser that will screw right on to mason jars.

Five: To add a cute touch to any shelf, add buttons or your yarn collection to glass jars. This is an adorable way to stay organized and clutter-free.

And remember kids... reduce, reuse, recycle. :}

-Bon Voyages.

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