Ginger Jars: Having Their Moment

Ginger Jars: Having Their Moment

Have you noticed?  Ginger jars are having a moment…

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I mean, they never really went anywhere… but suddenly they’re in every catalog, as if they’ve never been discovered before…

A lot of this:

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And this:

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One Kings Lane is selling them, C. Wonder… I could go on and on.

This surge in popularity is a really good thing!  Ginger jars are just about perfection when it comes to accessorizing.  Let’s feast our eyes…

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Oh, love that “under the table” action.  Pretty!

 

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I’m dying over this picture below – how GREAT is it when someone takes something super traditional (Ginger Jar!) and they layer their own modern spin on top (Chevron Stripe!)??

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Speaking of modern, this modern light fixture paired with the arch traditional ginger jar is so beautiful I think I just cried a little.

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Ginger Jar as sculptural lamp…

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And while Ginger Jars are largely found in some pretty traditional homes:

 

They are used in funky, modern spaces as well:

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I’m going to see if I can’t score a handful of cheaper blue & white Ginger Jars at Home Goods or Pier 1, and then maybe layer those in with one or two more expensive finds like this fabulous “ceramic drip” from Williams-Sonoma:

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I envision herding them into a big group on a side table, like this:

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I’ll let you know if my “high / low” strategy works!

 

For more Ginger Jar eye candy, check out my Pin Board “Ginger Jar Decorating”