Week Eight: On Souvenirs and Collections

floriole jar used as pencil cup | simple pretty

floriole jar coöpted for pencils

I’ve dedicated myself of late to decluttering: getting rid of old magazines, books, clothing, and trying my best to keep new stuff from undoing my efforts. Nonetheless, I’ve accumulated a small collection of glass jars. Yogurt jars (from London), pôts de crème containers from Miette and Floriole, and a French school glass from Labour & Wait. Each is charming and meaningful, but to stay true to my mission, I decided to put them to work holding sugar cubes for my daily coffee + corralling office supplies on my desk. As office supplies are another addiction of mine that accumulates, this practical solution might come in handy ….

simple glass jar storage | simple pretty

the growing collection

miette glass jars, repurposed | simple pretty

miette’s jars now hold office supplies