Recreate Joanna Gaines' Sweet Fixer Upper Decor Idea Using Repurposed Glass Jars

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When you are trying to reduce waste to live more sustainably or need inspiration for a DIY project that will add charm to your home, upcycling old items can be a hidden superpower. Rather than tossing items that have served their purpose, you might be able to upcycle basic plastic bins into rustic rolling storage units or transform old light fixtures to create a beautiful handmade chandelier for your dining space. The ideas are endless — just ask interior designer Joanna Gaines. In a Season 2 episode of her renovation show "Fixer Upper," she used upcycled family heirlooms, including an old window and jars, to add thoughtful and aesthetic touches to a client's nursery.

In designing an eclectic space with modern elements, Gaines styled an old window as a decorative wall piece above a crib in the nursery. Within the window, she hung beautiful tea green-colored glass jars, which matched the color scheme, and placed beautiful flowers inside them. You can recreate the sweet and simple decor idea using upcycled items in your home.

You can follow in Joanna Gaines' footsteps and adorn a rustic, recycled window with hanging glass jars on its bars, or you can opt for thrifted or other upcycled materials for this project. Consider vintage picture frames, repurposed wooden shutters, or DIY floating display shelves on a budget. You can take glass Mason jars or upcycled canning jars you may have lying around in your kitchen cabinets, and then spray-paint the containers a color that complements the color scheme of the room. Place artificial flowers, such as lilac or baby's breath — similar to Gaines — inside, or hang plants that trail beautifully down the frame, like pothos or philodendron, which can all complement a bohemian, minimalist, or tropicalcore design style.

Whether you plan to recreate this decor in your nursery, a child's room, or living room areas, be sure to take safety measures. Securing your wall decor with a "T" screw and brackets and ensuring there's a large enough gap between the fixture and the crib or child's bed can help prevent it from falling or getting pulled down. Depending on your theme, you can wrap thick twine or jute rope around the glass jars, tightening them securely, before tying them on to the frame of your choice. If you're using a picture frame, you can hang the glass jars from the top of the frame and center the jars in the middle for a chic, rustic look. Keep in mind that when hanging heavier plants in the jars, the rope can be made extra secure by adhering hot glue or E6000 Craft Adhesive to it.