Vintage Jars, Pantry Organization, and a Pfister Giveaway Announcement
Whew! I just finished a mini pantry makeover and my pantry ingredients look so much nicer in canning jars labeled with washi tape than they did in plastic bags. Ingredients like these usually come home with me in bulk-bin plastic bags or pre-packaging.Which means there is a high likelihood the ingredients will spill out, they are touching plastic – no BPA thank you very much, and they could quickly go rancid once the package is opened.
I’ve always loved vintage blue mason jars, but they’ve been hard to find. Until now. Recently I’ve spotted new “vintage” canning jars for sale! Wondering where to buy blue mason jars? Cost Plus World Market has a few sizes, and Ball has just come out with a Heritage Collection. I couldn’t resist grabbing some both times I found them. My favorite thing to do with these jars is use them as casual flower vases. Remember last year’s summer dinner party? I also like to use them for drinks and office supplies.
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When Yummy Hubby noticed the pile of canning jars in the laundry room he gave me the “do you even have a plan for all these jars?” look. So I figured I had better get to work. The jars seemed like a great solution to the many bags filled with ingredients and clamped haphazardly, lentils spilling out, with a funky plastic “chip clip” in our cabinets. I’ve used the pop-top plastic food storage containers in the past, but they can get expensive, and I prefer to use glass anyway. To label the jars I used washi tape and sharpies.
Do you have any fun ideas for jars or pantry organization? Next I think I need some cute baskets for snacks.
More pantry ideas I love:
This Kraft paper grocery list. So cute!
No room for a pantry? Convert an armoire.
This pantry of open shelves in the kitchen is just beautiful.
These darling mini chalkboard labels for glass jars.
When you require a ladder for your pantry. OMG.
This Kraft paper grocery list. So cute!
No room for a pantry? Convert an armoire.
This pantry of open shelves in the kitchen is just beautiful.
These darling mini chalkboard labels for glass jars.
When you require a ladder for your pantry. OMG.
Our friends at Pfister have an amazing Modern Kitchen Pinterest challenge going on now through September 16, 2013. They’re giving away one of five beautiful faucets and one $750 grand prize package! I absolutely love all of their gorgeous faucets and hope you win! Click here for the instructions.
Love it! I also empty the ingredients I have bought into jars for the reason that plastic is not good for food. A tip to find vintage glass-jars and other old fashion storage techniques is to go on scavenger hunts at thrift-stores. A lot of things there are heavily prized down since they don't have the same knowledge as antique stores.
Ikea ever so often sell vintage-like glass storage things, but you have to be fast there to buy it while they have it because they keep on changing what they are selling. It's been a while since they had colored glass there.
I got vintage glass bottles there with an attached closer (whatever that is called in English)
I love it! My pantry is full and I mean full of bulk bags just kind of hanging all over the place. If it wasn't so hot outside right now, I would go and get some canning jars right now. Thanks for such a wonderful idea.
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I love the jars! Everything needs a container! I also like using those little spin tables for my smaller jars and boxes. Makes them easier to rummage through 🙂
I love them too! Believe it or not target has the blue ball mason jars, my target even has two different sizes of them!!! Btw this is my second trip to the Bacara this summer, thank you so much for your recommendation 🙂 my daughter loves it and hubby too!
Oh I'm so glad!
We MAY be getting a Target in town in the near future… but don't have one nearby yet 🙁
Oh they looks so lovely all lined up. There is something about mason jars that brings tranquility and nostalgia to mind. Thanks for showing!!
Nice Post