Some romances are all fire and ice (feisty Scarlett O'Hara to Rhett Butler's unflappable hero); others feature two cool characters who just jell, like a Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers number. Such is the case with eye-catching emerald green -- the shade of the gemstone thought to be favored by Venus, the goddess of love -- and serene aquamarine. The pair look natural almost anywhere, whether playing off each other on a menu card or coloring the blooms on a tie. Lighten things up with notes of white for a look that's effortlessly choreographed and full of flair.
Lanterns made of vintage Mason jars clad in gold-trimmed ribbons exude homespun charm. Use them to illuminate walkways or arrange on a table with place cards or cocktails. (Beware: Jars get very hot.) To prevent sticking, fill vessels with 1/8 inch of water before setting votive candles inside.
Garden Variety
Hot Under the Collar
Leafy Greens
Romancing the Stones
Stir Things Up
The age and rarity of a jar can be determined by its color, shape, mold and production marks, and closure. Most antique jars that aren't clear are in some shade of aqua (in particular "Ball blue," named for the company that made them). More rarely, jars will turn up in amber, and occasionally in darker shades of green. Rarer still are cobalt blues, blacks, and milk glass jars. Some dealers will irradiate jars to bring out colors not original to the jar.
The blue ones a vintage jars used World War II. You can find then at like ebay, or just type in google blue mason jars. However here is some more info you might want to read.Antique mason jars are eagerly sought after by collectors, and are bought and sold not only through antique stores, but also on auction sites such as eBay. While most jars sell for only a few dollars, some have sold for as high as $30,000. The value of a jar is related to its age, rarity, and condition.
Anyone know where I can find these blue mason jars?