Buttons in a Jar

Buttons in a jar.

Ever wonder what to do with all the extra buttons that are attached to your newly purchased blouses, skirts, and jackets? Put them in a cute marmalade jar that can serve as a decorative piece for your bookcase.

For the longest time I had the extra mismatched buttons in a zip-lock bag but not too long ago I decided to place them in visible place. That way if a button ever falls off of a blouse I will know where to find an extra button. Buttons! It's so fun to say 'Buttons' out loud. If you ever watched the 1990s cartoon Animaniacs you will remember that in one of the mini-episodes there was a dog named Buttons. Buttons would always be chasing after his baby owner Mindy because somehow she would always get into some sort of dangerous situations, which she was unaware of, except Buttons. Poor Buttons, always about to suffer a heart attack with worry for trying to keep Mindy safe. But I digress . . .

Bonne Maman is my favorite French marmalade and I always keep the jar once the marmalade has been completely eaten. Generally, I use the jars for my iced teas. This time, however, I used it for my buttons collection. The size of the jar is perfect, it doesn't require too much space and it helps keep one more thing in your life a bit more organized. No danger there for Buttons!

A cozy decoration for your home.