Pretty objects to hide messy essentials in.

I like the idea of having a junk jar, or jars depending on how much clutter you have, rather than a junk drawer.  It is certainly more aesthetically pleasing.  These jars are multi-purpose and can be used in your pantry, bathroom, or on a hall table.

These fun striped canisters are multi-purpose organization containers.  They are made from tin and should not be used to hold liquid.  The small is 5” H x 4.5” D.  The medium is 6” H x 4.5” D.  The large is 7” H x 4.5” D.  At this point only the Large is available for $36.00.

The medium is available here for $32.00.

This is a clear glass storage jar with an airtight lid. It is dishwasher safe.  This is one where you let the contents bring the color:  It is 6” D x 8.5” H.  $34.99.

These colorful glazed earthenware canisters have a tight seal so they are good to hold sugar or flour if that’s how you will use them. The designer is Nancy Green who travels to Mexico and the Himalayas for her design inspirations. The canisters are hand painted and should be hand washed. The small canister holds 54 oz., the medium holds 72 oz., and the large holds 104 oz. $48.49 for a set of three.

This set of three glass ‘caps & jars’ is beautiful.  They are made from full colored glass that is individually mouth-blown and hand worked.  They are suitable for everyday use and decoration.

They measure 5” D x 12” H, 5” D x 10” H, and 7” D x 6” H.  $280.00.

This is a set of two stoneware Iris Blue Canisters. They are dishwasher safe and the largest one measures 11” H x 4.8” D. $89.95 for a set of two.

This is a glazed Portugese ceramic storage jar with a lovely hand-painted floral design.  It has a removable lid, is dishwasher safe and measures 9” x 6”. $168.00.

This is called a biscuit barrel and I think it’s divine.  It has a creamy eggshell colored background, it is 7” H x 6.5” D and is made from tin. $32.99.

These storage jars are ceramic, hand-painted and designed in Belgium. They measure 5.7” x 4.3” x 4.3”.  They are $38.00 each at LondonWorks, but they often sell out. Another source is $27.05 at Axeswar Design.

This is a Handmade Ceramic Moth Storage Jar from the U.K.  The moths are hand-drawn by Hannah Turner in many colors with black detailing.  It has an airtight lid.  $46.00.