This is my latest obsession.
I have developed a bit of a 'thing' for old preserving jars upcycled into lights.
Add several metres of twisty flex for full effect, and I'm even happier.
I'm not the only one thinking along these lines, as this image from the latest issue of Inside Out goes to show.
A cluster of different old jars looks even better don't you agree?
So for several weeks now, I've been on a bit of a jar mission.
Stalking Trade Me, and sending my mother and godmother on op-shop missions.
On the weekend I casually mentioned to Brunnel that we needed to take a little drive together to collect one of my successful auction purchases.
Being blissfully unaware of my motives, he couldn't believe it when after an hours drive, I swapped $22.50 from his wallet for five old jars.
'Good luck with your preserving' said the lovely man who appeared at the car to hand over my big purchase.
'Oh, I'm not going to be preserving. I'm going to be making some lights', I said.
His face said it all really.
I was very happy with my jars.
Brunnel, who still faced another hours drive to get home, is, funnily enough, still unconvinced by my lightbulb moments.
But I'll show him. Wait and see.
Amanda xx
(first image Debi Treloar from Recycled Home © Ryland Peters & Small Ltd/Recycled Home, second image Inside Out
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What a cute story! I think they look great and even better in a cluster. I get nervous about cutting glass. How would one do that? A dremel in lots of water? I'd love to hear how you go :)
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What a lovely idea, and so easy to change bulbs. I very much look forward to seeing what you do. Can I offer you a boxful of empty Bonne Maman jars or are they too moder?
ReplyDeleteYes...I have seen this before...I heard you can get all the electrical bits from Ikea...let us know how it works..I have so many of these jars hanging around. xoxoxo hugs
ReplyDeleteoh they look great, I had a wee giggle at the hour trip to pick up some jars via trade me lol, that's the sort of thing I get my hubby to do too. I can't wait to see your new creations.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Men are so funny, my husband would've been exactly the same. But he always likes my creations & treasures in the end.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, thats a great story, I'm sure Brunnel knew better than to raise an eyebrow, especially after his week in Sydney, even if it was for work!
ReplyDeleteoh god- i knew i should have you with me when i am carbooting and thrifting here!!
ReplyDeletethe b.b & i have also been on the look out for some old mason, jamming jars....& we found some last weekend- 8 of them in a big brass jamming pot...the lovely old lady, who had used them for years wanted £12 for the lot...
well, i had my limit & said thanks but no thanks- we regretted it the next day- and even more so now!!!!
can't wait to see your lights- just to make me really regret it!!
melissa xx
p.s- your husband is a doll!
These are so charming! I was just at a restaurant last night where they had similiar ones hanging from the rafters and they really look like fireflies in mason jars. Great post!
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Fantastic Lights!!!! Love them. great blog. feel free to visit mine.Amy x
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