Les pots de verre (The jars of glass)

Bonjour mes amis...it is almost time to cozy in for the night, but first I must share my latest use for antiques. I feel like finding uses for vintage is really recycling in it's best form. And it's a fun fresh way to cozy up any space.

I began making my own organic lotion this year (there are tons of recipes online and I chose one using organic coconut oil and essential oils). But when you're making your own skin care products you must supply your own container for said product. I originally began saving jam and honey jars and re-using these to hold my lotions. But even when I put a cute little label on it I still did not think it pretty enough to want to keep on my bathroom counter.

Here's an example of one of my honey jars full of lotion.

Recently though, as I was perusing Etsy (yeah...a little addicted) and gracing the aisles of the antique stores nearby, I began a search for glass jars pretty enough to sit atop my counter. Oh so many to choose from that I had previously overlooked. Here are a few of my recent purchases. Although some of them are simple, I adore the unique curves or designs set in each. I paid between $4 - $15 a piece for these. I believe the large one in the back previously held powder and the small one in front held deodorant. The beautiful milk glass is what I love about these. The tops of some are not as fantastic to look at and can easily be painted a simple black making a wonderful contrast next to the curvature of the white milk glass.

They also make a unique and practical gift filled with your favorite lotions!