When I retired, the Social Committee presented me with a very generous gift card to Hobby Lobby (they know me well!). I recently spent it when the store offered a 50% sale on glassware. I always had my eye on some sort of large, lidded glass jar. I like apothecary style, but also enjoy the lines of cylinders and squatty pieces. I wanted something large, but had not been willing to pay the price because glassware is expensive! This sale was helpful. My mother got stuck in the shopping trip and lengthy decision process as I considered all the choices. In the end, this is the jar that came home with me. I think it is perfect because it's the size I desired and is unique.
It sits about 20 inches tall and is nearly as wide, so it's substantial. You can't see it in the picture, but it is footed.
Right now it is on the butler's pantry counter, but it can also be displayed on the dining room table, buffet, kitchen counter or even on the mantle. I think it will be fun to change the contents for the seasons.
For fall, I decided to fill it with these oversized metallic acorns. I picked up a few bags of them at the same time I bought the jar. By the way, would you believe that between the jar and all of the acorns that I spent all but one cent of my gift card?!
I love my purchase and will enjoy it for many years. It will always serve as a reminder of retirement and will represent my school family with whom I spent many happy years "playing school".