Styliest Jars We Ever Did See

We can now get the classic German Weck jars (like Mason jars, but…well…more Euro) to do what we want with. If you’re not familiar, these jars are usually used (like Masons) for jellies and jams and such, but because they look good and are sealable, you can use them to do all kinds of things. We have seem them on display with layered sands and succulets, filled with mosses and barks for that au naturel look or for serving yoghurt (with fruit on the bottom of course) at your next brunch. Be creative. One company is even making lights out of them.

We just love their simple, throwback style.

So, likely, will you.

Set of 4 $18.

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Handblown recycled glass decanter: sangria-ready

This recycled glassware from Roost is great and environmentally friendly. The beverage server pictured here is great for lemonade (as shown) or ice tea, but we highly recommend inviting a bunch of friends over for a little sangria.

If this is too much of a commitment, Roost also makes a smaller carafe ($20).

Matching tumblers are available ($9).

Oil/vinegar cruet and salt dispensers also available.

All of these are hand (er mouth) blown without molds with at least 50% recycled glass. The decanter has a metal spigot and a nice wooden lid.

The large dispenser is $242.

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(yes, this is the same stuff as the terrarium)

Which is your sin? Drink it up...

These glasses are modeled after the seven deadly sins. Each has a unique design, each is handmade.

Sloth is a large decanter that has to be held over the drinker. Lust has a glass ball valve at the bottom that requires pressing with one’s tongue to move the liquid. Wrath is, well, dangerous. And greed has lots of Chihuly-esque blobs (that hold wine) that spill out from the side of the glass.

Very clever. Very unique. Limited edition.

You can buy the individual glasses separately, in sets of 4 or 6 (only 100 made for each). The entire set (as pictured) is also available (only 25 sets made).

Price – inquiries through Web site only.

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Recycled glass. Art. Carafe.

These glasses are featured in the permanent collection of MOMA New York. You can see the original bottle behind these designs (this particular one is a covered carafe – covered with a tumbler). Designs by Studio Tord Boontje and Emma Woffenden. Available polished or satin finished. They are a part of Artecnica’s Design With Conscience collection.

In addition to this one, tumblers, vases, candleholders and jugs are available.

Sometimes brown, sometimes green, sometimes clear. What you get is up to the artist and the artisans that create these in Guatemala.

Pictured carafe with cover/tumbler: $46

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Easy way to add greenery or ... ?

A simple little concoction: 5 glass jars with a metal stand that can be stood on a table, bookshelf or windowsill, or turn the rack and screw the base into the wall (the glass containers will shift into position, follow the link to see an example).

A fun (and cheap: $25) way to add some greenery (as in the picture) or light (candles), elements (wood chips, stone) or artifacts (change, gears, knick-knacks) to a room.

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