Joanna Gaines Is Bringing This 166-Year-Old Drinkware Trend Into Her Garden (It’s a Classic!)

You know something is truly timeless when it’s been over 100 years since it was first invented and people are still using it to this day. Take the Mason jar, for example. According to The Kitchn, the original Mason jar was invented and patented in 1858, and now, 166 years later, Joanna Gaines is still using Mason jars to preserve her plum jelly. However, her “quilted” version will make you want to trade in all your regular Mason jar cups, wine glasses, and bud vases for this super-affordable alternative.

“So far, it’s been a plum good summer,” Gaines captioned a recent Instagram video first posted on July 14, showing the process of picking, cleaning, and drying her plum harvest.

At the end of the video, you can see the fully-stocked larder jam-packed with plum jelly, all jarred in quilted crystal Mason jars of varying sizes.

Compared to the regular Ball Mason jars, the quilted crystal jars work exactly the same during the preserving process. The exterior glass pattern is purely decorative and great for gifting your jarred goodies, and you can buy this set of 12 from Walmart for just under $15.

Although they’re designed for preserving, these quilted crystal jars would also make for adorable drinking glasses. The wide mouth and smaller size is perfect for juice, wine, and summer cocktails.

Or, use the jars to make overnight oats, yogurt parfaits, take-and-go smoothie portions, or for all your other meal prep needs.

And, of course, you can use the jars for decor, too. How cute would these be as candle votives on your patio table? Or as propagation vases for your plant cuttings? Even if you decided to put toothpicks in these quilted Mason jars, your toothpicks would look that much fancier.

After 166 years, Mason jars are obviously here to stay, especially if celebrities have anything to say about it. Gaines joins Reese Witherspoon in reviving this Mason jar trend, making it a true kitchen staple you’ll want to add to your own space ASAP. And if you’re looking for a little bit more than just the average Mason jar, you can try out the Joanna Gaines-approved quilted version of everyone’s old favorite and jazz up your vintage-style kitchen and home decor.