Jars & Containers

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    Kitchen jars and containers are extremely versatile and handy for all sorts of kitchen storage, from keeping dry goods like pasta and rice fresh to storing cooking utensils and gadgets. Ceramic jars are not only ideal for storing coffee, tea, herbs, and spices, but they can also add flair to your kitchen decor. Use antique cookie jars to add nostalgia and charm to your kitchen shelves and countertops.

    On Etsy, discover apothecary jars with lids that are not only practical, but decorative. Use beautiful vintage glass apothecary jars to store sugar, colorful candy, and exotic spices, or proudly display them on their own as collectibles.


    In addition to kitchen storage, apothecary jars also make ideal storage and decor in the bathroom. Fill apothecary jars with cotton balls, bath beads, bath salts, and decorative soaps, or use taller jars for your makeup brushes and hair accessories.


    Apothecary jars with lids are great to use as decor in other living areas like bedrooms and living rooms. Style them with sand and seashells, petals and potpourri, or decorative stones for an elegant look, or add fresh flowers, pine cones, and other greenery to create seasonal centerpieces.

    As one of the most versatile kitchen containers, mason jars have almost too many uses to count and they come in all sorts of sizes and styles. Use decorative mason jars with sealable lids to show off your prized homemade jams and jellies at the next county fair. Entertain guests at a backyard barbecue with mason jars filled with refreshing lemonade, iced tea, or other beverages. Or add string lights to mason jars to create stylish tabletop decor.


    Also, use mason jars to store pantry items like beans, nuts, grains, dried fruit, chocolate chips, and other baking ingredients. Or, use mason jars for non-food purposes like creating your own scented container candles or as vases to hold beautiful fresh cut flowers.

    Whatever you use your jars and containers for, consider labels and jar accessories from Etsy sellers to keep their contents organized. Work with a small shop on Etsy to create custom labels for jars—from fancy and sophisticated script to fun, novelty messages. Or look for printed stickers to put on containers to help with identification and organization. Want to add a special touch to your homemade jars of preserves or baked goods? Add a fabric jar cover to add your signature touch.