Tarnished German glitter glass is a lovely foil for the beautiful vintage jars.

My inspiration for this article was a monogrammed handkerchief from my grandmother, Mary Keifer.  I have had it for years, but it sits in a drawer and that seems not to honor her.  And in a moment, I had this thought that I could tie it around one of my many apothecary jars, kind of like a vintage label with the “K” monogram on the front.  I really couldn’t think of a better vessel to display her lovely little gift to me.  Vintage with vintage.   And it is in a spot in my house that I see every day and in doing so, smile at her life and her memory.

As I was arranging the handkerchief around the bottle, it reminded me of all the other ways I use vintage apothecary jars, so I thought I would share them with you.

I hope you find some inspiration.

Always,

Cindy

#1:  A wide mouth (for filling and grabbing) apothecary jar holds lovely scented votive candles.

#2: Elevate a vintage jar by setting it in a vintage matte white pottery piece.

#3: Vintage Handkerchief as a label of sorts.

An homage to Grandma Kiefer

A variety of vintage jars collected from all over next to a vintage reproduction clock.

#4: A lovely little apothecary jar found for $2 now holds make up remover in the most lovely way.

Vintage lamp, a variety of jars used in a number of ways, old bathroom mirror agains a crisp white back drop make for a lovely vignette.

 This blog article is in honor of my Grandma Kiefer, who I miss dearly.

My dad’s mother, Grandma Kiefer.