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Fun in the Mail and Fun Finds...


Disclaimer~ I received free product to review for this post.  All opinions and photos are my own!

I'm taking a little break from the Bachman Ideas House tours to share something fun with you!
Have you seen these yet?  I received these in the mail this week to review!  Ball has made these limited-edition Heritage Collection Pint Jars to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Ball brothers' Perfect Mason Jar!   If you have been lucky enough to find vintage Ball jars, you know they can be spendy.  These have beautiful blue color, are made in the USA, are BPA free, and are wonderful for home canning, crafts, and home decor uses!  At a suggested retail price of $9.99 for 6, these are so affordable for home use!




I use blue jars everywhere, and even have a soap dispenser I made for my kitchen!  They look so wonderful as a vase for hydrangea or for vanity storage in the bathroom...


We use them at the lake with some sand in the bottom and flameless candles for a pretty look on the patio...


Last week at the Gathering of Friends Antique Sale, I had a couple of fun finds!  I loved this vintage tin globe with its great color tones...


and this wonderful little lake painting, too!  Both pieces will be heading for our bedroom at the lake!


I love combining pieces like these with beautiful 
blue glass jars and shells...feels like summer, doesn't it?



Simply perfect...


The jars will be available at select retailers this spring!  You can visit Ball's website and they have a wonderful Pinterest page with fun idea boards that I follow... LOTS of beautiful inspiration there! 

As for me, I will be buying more of these...to use as vases for flowers at my daughter's wedding reception this summer!  Thank you, Ball, for introducing these wonderful jars and allowing me to try them!

Until next time...

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36 comments

  1. BeccaApril 9, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Thanks for the tip Linda! I haven't seen these in the stores yet. I've never passed up a Ball jar in an antique store ...I say you can never have too many!

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  2. Rustic Vintage CountryApril 9, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    They are fab jars. Wish we had them over here in UK. x

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  3. NanaDianaApril 9, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    I have seen these around, Linda- They are great, aren't they? What a perfect thing to use for a wedding. Love the little picture, too. xo Diana

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  4. Gina at Vintage Junk in My TrunkApril 9, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Very cool. Perfect for a wedding!

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  5. Brenda PruittApril 9, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Oh, I love them! Blue is one of my favorite colors. I see you have a pretty new header too!
    Brenda

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  6. CindyApril 9, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Those are really nice! They are really smart to reproduce those blue jars, they should sell like crazy. I shall check out their pinterest page.

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  7. OliveApril 9, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Ball was brilliant to reintroduce this color for a short time. They are pretty.

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  8. chateau chicApril 9, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    The Ball jars are so pretty! What a deal.
    Mary Alice

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  9. Pam KesslerApril 9, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    How pretty! Those Ball people are ingenious for reissuing them!

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  10. Tales of WhimsyApril 9, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    How cute. I had no idea.

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  11. Carlene @ Organized ClutterApril 9, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    The new Ball jars are so pretty. I think the color may be a little brighter than the vintage ones.

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  12. CLAUDIA PERSIApril 9, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Love those jars colour and that vintage globe is really nice!!! Always so much fun to visit your blog Linda.
    Take care
    Claudia P.
    http://claudiapersi.blogspot.ca/

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  13. GARAGE SALE GALApril 9, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Very cool that you rec'd some of those Ball jars! They will be prefect for your daughters wedding!
    Might be fun to add to my vintage ones.
    Warmly,
    deb

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  14. TriciaApril 9, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Those jars are such a pretty color! They'll be beautiful at your daughter's wedding.

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  15. KrisApril 9, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Oh my gosh, I can't wait to find these! I collect the antique Ball jars too! How fun! Great finds for your lake house!
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  16. K J DApril 10, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    I love the jars - I bet they are going to look so pretty at your daughters wedding :)

    Love the globe and picture.... I bet you can't wait to get to your lake house.

    Your post did make me feel summery... but I am still waiting hopefully for Spring!!! Its dull grey and drizzly here today. But nicer weather is coming soon - I just know it!

    In the meantime any more such summery posts are most welcome!!!!

    Karen x

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  17. HomeroadApril 10, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    OOhhh now I have to have them! LOL I have several originals but I'd like some of these too... Thanks!
    Susan

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  18. JaneApril 10, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Hi Linda,
    I have not seen the Ball jars yet but I will be looking for them! They look wonderful paired with the blues in the globe and the painting.
    I'm behind on my blog reading and need to go check out your Bachman posts!
    Jane

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  19. My Cottage CharmApril 10, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    I have a whole BUNCH of the old blue jars...my heart goes pitter patter every time I see some in my local peddlers mall! I haven't seen these out in the stores yet, but I bet they won't stay on the shelves long! :)
    Missy

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  20. SusanneApril 10, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Argh! I just bought the clear jars yesterday to use as drink glasses at a graduation party. I must find these! Wish me luck and thanks for the heads up, Susanne.

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  21. Rebecca NelsonApril 10, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I love those blue jars! Something about the color that warms the home and the heart!

    Thanks for sharing!

    xoRebecca

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  22. DortheApril 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Dear Linda, that little painting is perfect and so lovely,- and the reproduction jars looks wonderful in that bright lovely colour, -goes so well with your globe,too :-) lucky you!!!
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  23. Grandma Barb's This and ThatApril 10, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Those jars used as vases for your daughter's wedding will be lovely!

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  24. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicApril 10, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    That Ball is on the ball... love these! When in the US a few years ago I found a giant mason jar they had made for the mason jar anniversary. Whomever is in marketing with them is brilliant! :)

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  25. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 10, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I've always loved the blue Ball jars. What a great idea to use them for your daughter's reception.

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  26. Robin JohnsonApril 10, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Oh how fun! I love the both the clear jars and blue one. I'm clicking the link right after this to figure out where I can pick some up asap. Thanks.

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  27. The Boston LadyApril 11, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Since these jars are my obsession I can't wait to see where they might be selling. How wonderful and affordable! Thanks for sharing that info Linda. Ann

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  28. Faye April 11, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    I guess I'll have to look for the new Ball jars the next time I'm out! Thanks for showing them to us. I like that oil painting too.

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  29. Burlap LuxeApril 11, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Hi girl, indeed they are wonderful, such fond memories of my mother canning everything that made it into the kitchen even stuff you would be surprised could can :)

    The ball jars look great in your mix of things, so wish Ball had come to me! Sooooooo! Jealous, in a good way for you.

    Thank you Linda for taking the time to visit me, perhaps you can find some colored shakers to mix with you new balls.

    Lots of weekend inspiration to you.
    Xox
    Doré

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  30. karen@somewhatquirkyApril 11, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    These jars are amazing. I hear they are sold out everywhere! My absolute favorite use for ball jars is to hold hydrangeas. Just beautiful.

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  31. Mimi SueApril 11, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    So glad to hear about those blue ball jars. I know we'll all be taking home at least one set. I'm loving that Bachman house kitchen. Is there anything better than yellow in a kitchen? Mimi

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  32. DebbiedoosApril 12, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Love those blue jars Linda...perfect!

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  33. KateApril 12, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Hi Linda
    What a great post on the ball jars I never knew you could buy the blue set. I love the way you put the vignette together.

    Have a wonderful weekend

    Hugs
    Kate
    xoxo

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  34. Robin ThomasApril 14, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Oh Linda, great tip on the blue jars. I use clear ones as drinking glasses.

    I did giggle when I did a search for blu ball jars!

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  35. dmw212April 14, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Couldn't resist letting you know that I ordered mine online from Kmart. I had them shipped to the closest store for pickup so I did not have to pay shipping. Super fast and much cheaper than anywhere I could find on the Internet...including amazon!

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