With our new back yard, the FC and I have been doing a lot of outdoor dining. For patio lanterns, here’s what I’m loving; reusing old jam, pickle and mustard jars as candle holders. They’re large enough to block the wind, look pretty, and you can feel all e-virtuous reusing jars a few more times before sending them into the green box. I’ve also been using jars as wine glasses for picnics. It looks cool, makes your cup easily identifiable (“Oh, I’m the Bonne Mamman cherry jam!”) and you can screw the lid back on when you’re ready to pack up, preventing any last drops from staining your picnic basket. The lid also makes your wine glass portable, so no more spillage as you tipsily wander around the park, looking for friends.

First photo from Apartment Therapy's related article on Best Outdoor Lanterns.

First photo from Apartment Therapy's related article on Best Outdoor Lanterns.

3 Responses to “Two Ways to Reuse Old Jars!”

  1. Julia Says:

    I love both of these ideas. Can’t wait to try them out as wine glasses for my next picnic. 🙂

  2. laura Says:

    Saw your blog Julia and am keen to try that simple strawberry pie. It sounds like a Baking For Boys keeper.

  3. Julia Says:

    Thanks, I tried it last weekend and was a definite success. 🙂

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