Jars on the Table: 9 Cheap & Chic Ideas
Our love of meals in jars is no secret, but with their versatility and good looks, jars are useful for holding more than just food on the table. And if a plain glass isn’t your thing, we have a few ways to dress up even humble old spaghetti sauce jars.
Jars on the Tabletop
• For drinks: While they may not always be the best choice for every occasion, jars are a fun, casual way to serve drinks. They’re an especially good fit for summer parties or drinks featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, like the blueberry rum smash above.
• For candles: Why pay for a votive candle holder when you can use a repurposed jam jar? Clustering together a large number of different-sized jars creates an especially pretty effect.
• For flatware: At a buffet or picnic, put out flatware in big mason jars, or for a smaller party, make flatware kits for guests by putting the silverware and napkin in a jar for each guest. (The jar doubles as each guest’s glass.)
• For flowers: Jars add a bit of rustic charm to any type of bouquet.
• For moss or other small plants: A small terrarium makes an unexpected centerpiece for the table.
• As placecards: Stick chalkboard labels onto jars and write guests’ names with a chalk pen.
Decorating With Jars
• Paint (and wrap with yarn): Spray paint plus a contrasting color of yarn adds a pop of color to the table.
• Wrap with burlap or ribbon: Easy, with even more rustic charm.
• Dip in glitter: Add a little sparkle to the party.
Do you have any other ideas for using jars on the tabletop?
(Images: Chelle Paperie; Nancy Mitchell; A Soft Place to Land; Ruffled Blog; Etsy seller DoodleBirdie; Style Me Pretty; Making It Lovely; 100 Layer Cake; The Sweetest Occasion)