Apothecary Jars for the Bathroom

Apothecary jars for the bathroom are hot right now. We've been seeing them all over the place. We like this look, since it keeps supplies in clear view and forces a little bathroom organization.

This set shows the new Hotel Collection Apothecary Accessories from Macy's ($19.99 - $29.99). To achieve a similar look, you could purchase apothecary jars from a craft supplier. We found some nice ones at SaveOnCrafts.

For a more modern look, we like this set from the Container Store ($7.99 - $9.99). Use them to store Q-tips, cotton balls, soaps, or anything that you don't mind having on display.

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If you want the real thing (which is cheaper to boot [though no soap dishes or dispensers]), American Science and Surplus (5316 N. Milwaukee) has lots of Erlenmeyer flasks and such. I keep my rice, lentils, etc. in medical jars labeled "Tongue Depressors," "Gauze," and so on that I bought there. There are lots of lab supply stores online too. Somehow buying Macy's or Container Store knockoffs of a unimprovable basic just really bums me out.

I second Olga's comment. For even cheaper, creepier fun, you can use antique medical stuff. My favorite bathroom accessory was acquired for pennies at a NW IN flea market--it is a molded glass flask stamped with "urine sample" and is now home to my toothbrush.

They look so clean in bathrooms. I think Ikea has something similar.