Sunday, 27 March 2011

Apothecary Jars

The footed silhouettes of these jars are so beautiful, they lend themselves to both contemporary and vintage-rooted interiors and make such beguiling storage for trinkets or tasty treats!  I'd been without any until spotting a couple in a local interior shop at much more reasonable prices than I'd seen online - I was thrilled to get a large and a small jar for around £20 so you can imagine how pleased I was to find the one below for £1.50 in the British Heart Foundation.



Add to that the little mercury/silvered glass candle holder I picked up for 50p and I was bouncing out of the charity shop a very happy girl!  I'd been looking for one for such a long time as I love the crackly silvered effect but just hadn't come across one until last week.



This large jar was one of the two I bought from a local home shop, I was searching for something to fill it with but thought sweets might not be appropriate for a bathroom so chose some of my sparkly, feather butterflies instead - I'd put these in every room if I had more of them!  The little purple candle holder was a 30p find from the Salvation Army shop and I'd really like a couple more - will be keeping my eyes peeled.

I hope you've all had a lovely weekend!
Jem xXx


Linking up to Debbie Doos Newbie Party, Magpie Monday and Flea Market Finds

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38 comments :

  1. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]27 March 2011 at 22:33

    That's a gorgeous find - £1.50! What crazy person gave it away? Honestly, I do wonder sometimes how people don't see what they have. Glad you were able to give it a new home! x

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  2. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement27 March 2011 at 22:42

    Hi Jem,

    They are so pretty! I love apothecary jars! Thanks for sharing.

    Visiting from Debbiedoo's party and am your newest follower. I hope you'll come visit my new blog too!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  3. Victoria27 March 2011 at 22:42

    That is such a pretty jar and I love your faux butterflies! Too cute!!!

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  4. Debbiedoos27 March 2011 at 22:44

    So very pretty and ready for Spring. I am so happy you joined my newbie party. Have fun!

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  5. My Secret Life in Lilly27 March 2011 at 23:52

    I love those jars! But I think I love your tile even more! :)
    Blessings!
    Christie

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  6. Tatum @ Tatum's Take28 March 2011 at 00:15

    Beautiful jars! I have the first one you posted and found it at a thrift store for next to nothing. You're right, you can fill them with pretty much anything lovely! Yours look great.

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  7. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity28 March 2011 at 03:29

    Don't you love it when you find the treasures you have been searching for. Love your finds - especially the apothecary jars.

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  8. Scarlett28 March 2011 at 09:20

    Be still my beating heart over those jars!! Jem you are shaming me with your bargain finding prowess - you star! They are all fabulous and an amazing price! Scarlett x

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  9. Shortbread and Ginger28 March 2011 at 09:27

    Great finds! The butterflies look lovely in the jar.
    Liz

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  10. Becky (Hazel and Blue)28 March 2011 at 09:43

    The jar looks so beautiful with the pretty butterflies in them! Where did you get them from?
    Also I love the little china flower dish next to it, I want you to style my bathroom! Bx

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  11. zigsma28 March 2011 at 10:25

    Lovely jar, gorgeous little dish and I love your tiles!

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  12. Tiff28 March 2011 at 12:09

    I just LOVE those jars, I will admit I have a few too! So pretty for displaying things! I bought a few little bottles this week... Like I don't have enough already! X

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  13. karen jones28 March 2011 at 12:27

    Such beautiful treasures. I'm not surprised you were thrilled. I too have posted about glass this week. I don't normally seem to find anything glass worthy of buying. I would have pounced too on those gorgeous pieces xx

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  14. mumsarcade28 March 2011 at 12:34

    Lovely, lovely finds and although not usually a huge glass fan, I do like those jars.
    Butterflies would go down very well with my little girl who has a thing about them.
    Well done you. My finds feature this week at http://gigglingatitall.blogspot.com

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  15. Unknown28 March 2011 at 12:40

    Love the jar - what a find - and all in a good cause!

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  16. ChrisTea And Cakes28 March 2011 at 12:49

    I too am a fan of apothecary jars but I always just seem to keep sweets in them, love your idea in the bathroom, also loving that purple candle holder, it's a beaut. x

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  17. Liz Burton28 March 2011 at 13:12

    I have NEVER found an apothecary jar (sobs), you are so lucky. You've displayed it so beautifully too.

    Love the little silver candle holder too. What great spots!

    Thanks so much for linking up x

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  18. Lightly Enchanted28 March 2011 at 13:44

    wow! they really are beautiful jars :)

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  19. Deborah28 March 2011 at 14:24

    What beautiful buys, love them all!

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  20. Daniella28 March 2011 at 14:34

    Awesome jars!! They are lovely!!

    I'm visiting from Debbie's party, and I'm your newest follower!!

    xxDaniella

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  21. Jane28 March 2011 at 14:49

    Gorgeous finds!

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  22. Design Elements28 March 2011 at 15:10

    pretty jar! lovely greetings

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  23. Diane28 March 2011 at 15:43

    Love the treasures you have picked up, good deals on them too! Glad we are following each other, we clutter-bugs have to stick together! Diane

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  24. Anonymous28 March 2011 at 17:19

    You certainly have a good eye. I love the little vase and the butterfly idea!

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  25. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.com28 March 2011 at 17:25

    I love apothecary jars also. I have small soaps in the one in my bath. I am constantly changing things in my others.

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  26. carole28 March 2011 at 17:39

    I love all your finds, they are simply gorgeous! x

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  27. WhiteLily28 March 2011 at 18:20

    wow, how beautiful! and such a bargain too x

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  28. Emma@christmascupboard28 March 2011 at 19:01

    Gorgeous finds...really pretty x

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  29. emilysnan28 March 2011 at 19:10

    hiya , what a gorgeous jar and the little tea light is adorable x love the butterflies in the jar , very creative x
    xmaggiex

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  30. Kim28 March 2011 at 20:21

    Aaaaah - apothecary jars and mercury glass - two of my favorite things!
    Great blog.

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  31. ♥ Miss Tea28 March 2011 at 21:49

    WOW! £1.50 for that EXPENSIVE and gorgeous Jar!! the candle holder is a pretty little thing, i love the crackly effect on it too! how cute that you fill the jar with beautiful sparkly butterflies! loving the cute purple candle holder too! such treasures! x Susan

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  32. c.w.frosting28 March 2011 at 22:42

    Pretty finds! Also loved the pictures of your tea wares.

    -caroline
    http://cwfrosting.blogspot.com

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  33. Ann-Marie ~ Brambly29 March 2011 at 02:50

    Just found your blog and I'm pretty sure we could be friends. Not only do you live where I would like to live, but you love to surround yourself with beautiful things.I think of my look as "organized abundance", but I prefer "beautiful clutter".Anyway, I'm a new follower looking forward to getting a glimpse of your world.Visit me at Brambly, I would love to have you drop by. Take care.

    Ann-Marie

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  34. Jodie29 March 2011 at 07:19

    I think I have the twin to your apothecary jar, I found one just like it the other day at our Good Will! I haven't filled mine yet. Your idea with the butterflies is so creative. I'm a collector of pretty things too and a new follower. Would love to have you visit my nest eclectic.
    Jodie

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  35. Caroline29 March 2011 at 08:22

    Lovely finds - and gorgeous photos, too! x

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  36. Terri @ Creative Eyedias30 March 2011 at 03:01

    cute finds! Thanks for coming by my blog!

    Terri @ Creative Eyedias

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  37. An Oasis in the Desert30 March 2011 at 04:43

    I love apothecary jars & have several that I use in different ways around my home. Do you have Michael's stores over there? I have found really cool ones there, but always use a 40% or 50% off coupon. I really like your other items, too.
    CAS

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  38. Shabby Soul30 March 2011 at 19:03

    I love the butterflies in the apothecary jar. They look so sweet! That would look cute in my daughters room...

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