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Useful collecting: reuse those glass jars!

Posted 09/11/2009 by Briana in Eco Living \ 2 comments

Briana is a Colorado native who married a seriously amazing man, Dr. Dave, on June 20, 2009. She's obsessed with ruffles, vintage shoe clips, banjo players, and creamy risotto. Briana also adores flowers and is creating her own business plan (after DIY-ing her own wedding flowers) for a floral company called "Petaling in Tandem." She and Dr. Dave recently remodeled a 1941 bungalow in Denver, Colorado, with their own grubby hands. Dr. Dave's job will likely be taking them to a new location shortly, so they're brushing up on those plumbing skills all over again! Their new family challenge is to create their sustainable and organic lifestyle, while keeping it affordable and practical.

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Photo from P.J.McAdie’s Flickr

There are so many uses for a glass jar: storing leftovers, using as vases, or even lining up empty on a windowsill to show off.   Save your pasta sauce jars, jam and jelly jars, and other glass bottles.  It’s like your own home has become its own little recycling center!

It can also be a fun weekend activity to troll the antique and flea markets for old jars to add a bit of personality to your collection–I’ve found cool chemistry beakers, old mason jars, and even old Vapor Rub jars.

Here’s the trick to getting the sticky labels off: Wash in warm water, and peel off as much of the label you can.  Apply your run-of-the-mill hair conditioner to the remainder of the label, let soak for about half an hour, and scrub off with a course sponge.

Enjoy!

Much love,

-B

Posted 09/11/2009 by Briana in Eco Living
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  1. True Blind Faith writes... {September 11, 2009 at 9:58 am}
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    I have seen where they have been painted a watercolor-like blue and green. Very pretty with wildflowers.
    .-= True Blind Faith’s most recent blog post: Alila Ubud, Bali =-.

  2. Emily writes... {September 11, 2009 at 10:55 am}
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    Great ideas! I have lots of jars left over from my wedding. I think I’ll fill some with river pebbles and candles.
    .-= Emily’s most recent blog post: Wedding Week (part 2) =-.

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