stories about things people collect

Little Treasures: Canning Jars

Have you heard? Ball has rereleased their classic “Perfect Mason” blue jars for a limited time. I recently purchased a set and now they proudly sit next to their cousins from decades ago.

I’m not actually sure how old my original blue mason jar is, perhaps it is from a century ago. Just imagine all the foods that were stored and preserved in that jar since its creation. I still keep dried beans in it – when it’s not being photographed of course. There’s such potential in a canning jar and perhaps that’s why I, and so many others, like them so much. As the art of the homemade continues to rise in popularity, I can’t think of a better time to admire my little collection and start planning all the good things that will go in them next.

Thanks for letting me share my treasures with you, feel free to share yours in the comments!

katie: normal girl

This is part of a new series called, Little Treasures. It’s all about the little collections that find their way into our homes over the years.

A Love Letter To My Tea (And Its Treasures)

For tea drinkers there is always a brand and type of tea that is dubbed the favorite, the go-to. You might stray to try new flavors, brands, or varieties but you always come back to one in particular. For me, that tea is Red Rose Original. It’s the tea that my father used to make when I was little and it’s still my favorite today. As far as tea goes, it’s a simple one but sometimes simple is better.

As the box of tea dwindles day by day, I start looking forward to “New Tea Day”. It’s the day when I open a new box of Red Rose Tea (and with 100 bags/box, these days don’t come often). I cut through the plastic outside and open the box to be greeted with the rich smell of tea. In addition to the smell of new tea, there’s always a little treasure in the box. They are small porcelain figurines, each with a theme. “What will I get this time?” I wonder.