Decorating with Mason Jars

I started collecting vintage and thrifted mason jars years ago.  I love them so much, and I use them all over my home.  I see them regularly in thrift shops, and they are still quite inexpensive.  I am not an expert by any means, and purchase them when I am drawn to a particular style or color.  Today, I’m sharing some tips and ideas for decorating with mason jars.

Flower Arrangements

To me, nothing is more beautiful than a simple floral arrangement in a mason jar.  I love the light green color of this Boyd Mason jar with the Limelight hydrangeas.

Nothing fancy here.  I picked a few pretty pink sweet peas from the side of the road, and love how they contrast with the bright blue. This small jar fits perfectly on a repurposed ledge.

Bathroom Display and Storage

Another pretty and simple arrangement with faux hydrangeas in a clear mason jar.  I picked this jar because of the rustic metal and glass lid. It adds a bit of vintage charm to our powder room.

Mason jars also make lovely storage in the bathroom.  I used a vintage blue Ball jar to hold my cotton balls when I organized under my bathroom sink.

Laundry Room Storage

I placed a collection of Atlas and Ball jars on the shelf in my laundry room.  They hold laundry room essentials and add a pop of color to the neutral space.

A clear jar holds dried lavender from my garden.

Kitchen

I love to display my mason jar collection in the kitchen.  The jars add interest and color to our mostly white kitchen.  They can be seen through the glass cabinet doors and on the small shelves near the stove.  A few vintage pieces help to up the charm factor in a newer kitchen with slick surfaces.

Collections

Small collections can be corralled in mason jars.  I used them on the shelves in Sadie’s bedroom to hold some vintage paint brushes and a beach glass collection.  The clear jars allow the pretty colors of the beach glass to show.

I used a green Boyd mason jar to hold a few shells in a summery vignette.

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Candles

Mason jars make beautiful candles, and my favorites are from Antique Candle Works.

Night stand / Striped pillow sham

Seriously, how gorgeous is the blue mason jar candle?  It’s my favorite.

The photo on my nightstand is my mom and aunt when they were quite little.  On the back of the photo in my Grandma’s handwriting, it says “Jenny and Ellen.  My wee pets.” I just love that.

Antique Candle Works candles also come in clear mason jars with metal lids.  So pretty, right?

Merrick Side Table / Cozy Bedroom Seating Area / Blush Floral Pillow

You can make your own votive by placing a candle in the bottom of a mason jar.  They are so nice for using outdoors because the glass shields the candle and prevents it from blowing out.  Best of all, you probably have all of these simple supplies in your cupboard.

Magnolia Green Farm Table Makeover

I nestled the candle in a bit of kosher salt in the bottom of the jar to keep it level.

Do you love vintage mason jars, too?  How do you like to use them? I’d love to know!

Susan