In The Pantry: Decanting

 
I'm a sucker for beautiful packaging and I'm guessing most of you are too. From pretty lables, decorative tins, earthy cardboard boxes…I fall for it every time. In the kitchen I prefer simple containers like clear glass bottles in unique shapes or old ironstone pieces and I often decant my "not so pretty" store bought pantry staples into more attractive vessels.

  
Herbes de Provence look much better in an antique miniature canning jar…don't you agree? And really, it takes almost zero effort for such a pretty result. Why you could even repackage an entire set of spices as a hostess or newlywed gift. Wouldn't that be gorgeous and so unique! 

 
I pick up most of my containers at antique shops and flea markets but you can find lovely new ones at places like World Market, Pier One and loads of other big box stores. Just keeping an eye out while on your shopping excursions is key and remembering that items can be used in a new way such as the ironstone shaving mug I keep filled with freshly cracked pepper!
So tell me, what are some of your favorite items to decant and repackage?