House of Hydrangeas

Alright my friends.  It's time for another entry on the many uses of mason jars.  If you missed the last one, you can view it here .  As previously discussed, I LOVE mason jars.  Not just because they are cute and remind me of simpler times, but because you can do so many things with them.  For instance, using them to create hanging lanterns for a fraction of the price you'd pay for ones at Pottery Barn. The weather is warmer and that means it's time to take life outside!  A good way to add a little charm and glow to your next soiree is by making these easy DIY lanterns and hanging them all along your outdoor space.  I loved this idea so much that I even used it at my wedding , hanging the lanterns from shepherd hooks to create a path to the reception site. If you can't find a group of mason jars, you can also use small vases (check out the Dollar Tree).  Just make sure they have a lip on them to hold the wire.  I was going to wr...

I had a wonderful trip to Virginia last week and will be posting on that soon.  But today, the focus is on mason jars.   I absolutely LOVE mason jars.  So there will be quite a few entries coming up on various ways to use them.  We'll start with this garden stake idea.  This is a really inexpensive project that will surely be a conversation piece at your next outdoor gathering. via A Subtle Revelry The list of supplies is minimal and very inexpensive. Here's the basic gist.  First, use a knife to make the bottom of the branch pointed so it will easily go into the ground.  Next, take a string of twine and wrap it once around the branch near the top where you want the jar to be.  Then, place the jar next to the branch and twine and wrap the twine around the jar a few times as well.  Tie it off with a knot to secure it in place.  Repeat for the bottom section of the twine.  Add water and flowers.  If you'd like more instr...