I love apothecary jars. I love their varied sizes and shapes. I love that the possibilities of things you can use them for are endless. I love that the possibilities of things that you can place inside them are endless. I love them for the grand appearance they create with minimal effort. I love that the simplicity of them can create such a spectacular effect. If you have no apothecary jars, the same effect can be created using large glass vases and pitchers.
Our budget for our was minimal and I was limited in what I could purchase. (The wine tasting, after all, was a school fundraiser and being funded by the school.) I love to decorate my home by bringing the outdoors inside. Luckily I live in a part of our country where this is always possible. And even when things are no longer in bloom -- or even alive! I can always bring the outside in. I have thousands pine cones and acorns in my back yard. A great paint store is less than 5 minutes away. Oh the magic that can be done when white, gold or silver paint is applied to drying hydrangea, acorns, pine cones, even rocks and sea shells.
I brought my collection of outdoor goodies to school early last week and sent a friend out for some cranberry-colored ribbon and some gold paint. She asked me what I had in mind. I told her that I was not too sure. I had some ideas but no clear vision. Together we would play and create.
We had fun spraying and painting and filling hurricanes and wine decanters and apothecary jars. I can't wait to bring some of these goodies home to my home now that the event is over. What I love most is that these lovely creations will carry me right through to Christmas and New Year's... are you inspired?
Have you ordered your holiday wines and bubblies? Do you have enough glasses to entertain your hosts? Now's the time... don't wait!
Cheers! XOXO
