Function Trumps Form In The Pantry

When does aesthetics give up it's rights and give in to practicality?

That is a question I have had to mull over in my little brain lately.

You see, I just couldn't leave my canning jars be canning jars. I had to "cutify" my home canned relish, salsa, and tomatoes by adding tags and burlap toppers.

It was fun while it lasted, but something had to go. I had neglected to remember that burlap sheds. Badly.

After several weeks of opening my pantry to find burlap dust on the shelves, I knew it was time to take action.

I removed the burlap covers and left the hairbands and labels attached.

Function over form. I knew better - I really did - I just wanted to try something different.

The new hair bands and labels by themselves are working great. Now my shelves are clean and tidy again.

All better, now.

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