• Apothecary spice jars are often four to six inches tall.spices in glass jars image by John Hartley from Fotolia.com
  
  Apothecary jars come in many sizes and have been used for centuries to store spices, medicines and tinctures. According to History.org, doctors were historically called apothecaries, and apothecary jars were named after the physicians who administered the bottles of medicine. Small apothecary jars became spice storage jars many years after they were used as medicine jars. These jars are now used for functional and decorative purposes.
  
  

Candy

• Candy can be stored in apothecary spice jars, reminiscent of the days when candy was sold for a penny at the general store. Apothecary jars can keep your candy fresher longer when the top makes a tight seal. Choose candies colored to match the décor of your room for a color-coordinated look.
  
  

Party Favors

• Fill an apothecary jar with mints and distribute at your party as favors. Use colored mints that match your wedding- or party-theme colors or add multicolored candies for a child's birthday party. Tie a ribbon around each jar for an added touch. Stickers can be pasted to the jar with the name and date of the event or just as decorative extras that match the birthday party theme.
  
  

Plants

• Tropical plants thrive in a humid atmosphere.plant base image by green308 from Fotolia.com
  
  Add plants to your spice apothecary jars to make a miniature garden. Apothecaryjars.net suggests using green moss as your first layer. Top the moss with small pebbles and a small amount of soil. Plant your favorite tropical plant in the soil and finish by misting it with a small amount of water. Leave the lid on if your plant requires high humidity.
  
  

Bath and Beauty

• Store cotton swabs, lipsticks, cotton balls and make-up in your apothecary jars. Fill the jars with bath salts that match your favorite bath robe or bathroom decorations. Store and organize your travel-size items together for a neat look. Showcasing small, decorative soaps in an apothecary jar is also an option.
  
  

Decoration

• Coordinate the contents of your jars with the theme of a room. Fill a spice jar halfway with sand, and then sprinkle small shells on the top for a beach theme. Dried roses and short, curly willow branches look great in a jar and add a touch of elegance to a room. Fill jars with pebbles, marbles or sea glass for a colorful effect.
  
  

Candles

• Candles set in apothecary jars are a great way to decorate a room.candles 1 image by shane kyle from Fotolia.com
  
  Insert votives and tea lights into your apothecary jars. They keep wax from spilling onto delicate surfaces and look beautiful reflecting light from the flame through the glass. Make your own candles using apothecary jars as the decorative container. The glass is thick enough to withstand the heat from a burning flame, and you can paint pictures on the outside of the jar to match the fragrance of the candle you have chosen to make.