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Apothecary Jars got their claim to fame back in the day on the shelves of doctor’s offices and in drugstores where they held medicines and health products. They were looked as a purely a fictional item that held precious contents that people needed to live and survive.
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Fast forward to today where Apothecary Jars have become a popular decorative accessory and can be found as a decorative statement in just about every room in the home. Not only has the use of Apothecary Jars changed over the years, so has the look and style.
Decorative jars today are bigger and more decorative and are designed so they you can easily get items in and out of them and that make they great for decorating in different ways.
Apothecary Jars look great as terrariums and ideal for succulents which are so popular today.
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One of my favorite uses for Apothecary Jars is to hold beauty products in a bathroom. A collection of beautiful soaps look so charming and elegant in a pedestal jar on the vanity or at the side of the tub.
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Smaller jars work great to hold jewelry and really create a fun and stylish statement in a bedroom.
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On the kitchen counter, jars can be used to hold fruits and other everyday kitchen and food items. I have several on my counter holding protein bars and tea bags.
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And nothing UpStyles basic cooking staples in a pantry like a collection of large lidded jars and fun scoops.
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If you’re looking to give an ordinary pillar candle impact, try placing it in a decorative and over-sized apothecary jar. Using a jar to display a candle is also a great way to keep an open flame contained.
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Nothing says fun like Apothecary Jars filled with colorful candy. This is a great way to set up a snack bar in a movie room or play area and is a really treat at a birthday party or event.
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When it comes to shopping for Apothecary Jars, you can usually run across some basic shapes and sizes at the big box stores like HomeGoods, Target and Pier 1 but it you’re looking for a unique shape, Save-On-Crafts has one of the best selection of jars at affordable prices. Here’s a look at my top picks:
Tall Pedestal Jar $28.00 / Set of 3 Bell Jars $49.00 / Tall Clear Jar $16.00
Short Apothecary Jar $ 19.99 / Hour Glass Shape Jar $ 15.00 / Stackable Apothecary Jars $22.99
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There are just so many ways you can use decorative jars in your decor and if I were to create a list of the best decorative accessory you could ever own, Apothecary Jars would definitely be on the list.
So how many of you have Apothecary Jars in your home? And how are you using them in your decor? I’d love to know.
