The Wonders of Glass Containers and Mason Jars

I simply adore glass containers and  use them to help keep me somewhat organized (I need ALL the help I can get...trust me) Years ago I bought the larger container in the picture at a local coffee shop. I use to hold some of my cookie cutters...yes some of them as no way I can get them all even in a jar that size. I use similar type jars to hold flour, sugars, etc and place on my island or in this pic,I utilized some corner counterspace...notice the tiny jar made into a lamp filled with peppermints...double duty items are one of my favorites too and the tiny lamp fills that bill nicely don't you think?...the tiny lamp casts a soft glow in that corner when the kitchen lights are off and I can change out the contents as needed or according to seasons...There are literally hundreds of ways to use glass containters/Mason jars in your decor or organizational endeavors. I'm wondering if anyone else has a love affair with Mason Jars or glass containers? If so, please share your thoughts with us; we'd love to hear from you.

Let's Get Organized

Instead of waiting until the week before Christmas to do your Christmas Cards, why not consider getting organized beforehand?...Start by finding a container to keep your cards/stamps/pens/stickers/address book in so you can dash off a few at a time as you are watching tv or when you find snippets of time throughout your busy days. Years ago I bought this decorative box full of premade cards and decided to keep for this very purpose..the box is a decorative element and looks quite festive left sitting out on my desk in the den. I love the little ties myself and you could easily add some ties to a sturdy box you might have tucked away...Instead of buying something, why not look around your house and see what could work for holding all your card writing supplies...Some "out of the box" ideas to consider:

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  a pretty festive basket
  
  
  
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  a photo box you could embellish
  
  
  
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  a pretty tote
  
  
  
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  a large tin (those type the popcorn comes in would work great)
  

If you could start now and write a couple cards each day, you could be ready to mail the first week of December. I know with the cost of postage going up..up..up; lots of folks are not sending cards these days and I think that's kinda sad...for less than a dollar, you can mail a card to brighten someone's day and perhaps give them a bit of Christmas Cheer....it's hard to not smile when you go to your mailbox during the holidays and pull out a Christmas Card to read.....Please share your tips how you make Card Sending as easy as possible with us, we would love to hear your thoughts!