Thursday, July 8, 2010

old pickle jar

I have a large old pickle jar my aunt gave me.  It's been sitting around here and there but I never really knew what to do with it.  I have nothing on my coffee table in my den in progress so I thought I would use the pickle jar to top off the coffee table.  I like it and it gives some height to the area and stands out in a good way.  I added some pea gravel and small stones (less than 3 bucks a bag at HL) and a simple white candle. 
Simple.


25 comments:

  1. I absolutley love this! The frugality and simplicity is very appealing and the jar has a vintage quality. It looks like something Pottery Barn would have made if they'd thought of it. The pebbles and white pillar candle were a perfect choice. Mary

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  2. Thank you, thank you for showing this...I have one of these and earlier this morning I was wondering what to put on the old wood table in the room off the kitchen, well now I know! It's fantastic I'll be going to the dollar tree today! With changing styles I've been trying to keep things I already have and have had for years so today you just helped me...big smiles to you!

    Rondell

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  3. Oh I like it! p.s. congrats on the Funky Junk feature!

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  4. Love this idea. We used split peas at my daughters wedding in hurrican vases with candles. The green was perfect. I almost thought you used the seven bean soup package instead of the stones.

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  5. What a great jar with lots of personality!

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  6. Simple..Simply clever! Thanks for sharing this :0)

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  7. Wow, I love this!! What a fabulous idea. And talk about cheap...I already have a candle, and gravel...just have to get a jar like that! Thanks for the idea :)

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  8. I love pickles but that is the prettiest pickle jar I've seen!

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  9. Fabulous as always Gina, I love it :) Wishing you a wonderful weekend ~ Tina xx

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  10. What a lovely old jar. I love the stones and candle, and can see you transforming the jar with the seasons - maybe with pinecones at Christmas or Japanese Lanterns in the fall.

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  11. Boy do we love pickels. That is the coolest jar and I love the idea of rocks and a candle and sitting it on the table.

    come visit
    cindy@stitches

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  12. Nice! I love how simple yet sophisticated it turned out!

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  13. My mom has one of those jars in her basement~I was very tempted to take it this last weekend! Would that be wrong? It was just sitting there, unappreciated...

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  14. This is lovely - so simple and just right.

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  15. You're right - so simple -- but SO perfect! It's amazing what can come together with used finds. Great job!!

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  16. I like it! I almost bought a pickle jar for $5 last weekend during my shopping binge, but couldn't think of what I would do with it. Now I'm kicking myself in the butt!

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  17. Wow! Sometimes its the simplest of things that make the most beautiful statements! Absolutely lovely! I'm your newest follower!
    smile!

    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  18. That looks really great, I love it!

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  19. Simple and stunning! Thanks again for linking up! -shaunna :)

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  20. I LOVE that old pickle jar. That is so cool. Thanks so much for sharing this.

    Cheri from Its So Very Cheri and The DIY Club.

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  21. Very cool! Now I want a pickle jar!

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  22. What a great old jar! You always have the greatest stuff. Love that it still has the cork.

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  23. Simple is the best when it come to home decor. Love this idea, Gina! Thanks for linking up your candle idea!!

    Amy

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  24. I have the very same pickle jar! Kenny and I throw our extra change in it. The problem is that it never seems to grow. These jars are SO BIG -- I wonder how many years it will take before we see a difference in the height of the coins (haha). In other words -- I LOVE your candle idea.

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