Vintage Finds for a Modern World: Re-Purposed Glass.

I love the look of old glass - from unique bottles to vintage cold cream jars, I love their beautiful thick glass, and old tin lids. I re-purpose bottles for a variety of uses around the house, and if they're attractive enough, like Sophia Coppola's shapely Rosé bottle, I use them on my dining room table to serve chilled drinking water to guests. Or, I add a stopper and put my best olive oil in them. Things just look nicer when they're poured from pretty glass.


I also use old jars to store kitchen condiments and tea in, as well as my daily bath products, like q-tips and cotton swabs. I can display them decoratively, and yet still have them handy for every day use. I also use old kitchen jars to store all my pens & pencils, vintage postcards arts & craft supplies, old twine, paper clips and push-pins. They look organized and clutter-free, plus I can always see what I'm looking for through the lovely glass. Glass jars and bottles aren't just for the recycle bin, they're wonderful storage containers for an abundance of objects around the house. So, take a good look at your empty glass containers before tossing them, or look for inexpensive vintage finds at your local thrift shops, flea markets, or on eBay.