The Little Canister That Changed My Table

This totally dawned on me mid-shoot. I was setting the table and went to grab the butter, and it just hit me: why am I not putting butter in one of my small canisters? It would be perfect.

Turns out, the size is exactly right. If you cut a brick of butter in half, that gives you a cup, which fits in easily without touching the lid. I’ve used these small canisters for sugar, tea bags, and Himalayan sea salt for a while now, but somehow butter never crossed my mind until this moment. Before this, I was using a regular flat butter dish, or one of those French butter crocks that sits upside down in water. Both work well, but this just feels a little more charming.

If you’re worried about wet ingredients touching the bamboo lid, a small piece of plastic wrap over the top solves that easily, though I haven’t run into any issues yet. I just make sure not to overfill it so the lid still sits properly.

More Ways to Use These Little Canisters

Pickles are an easy one too. I already have plenty of pretty little dishes for serving them, but when you want something just a little different, this size works beautifully. I’ve also used these canisters for jams and jellies, and even berries set out for a brunch buffet.

Now that I’ve started thinking about it, I can already picture these holding nuts or condiments on a charcuterie board too. That one’s definitely getting tried soon.

If you’d like to try this in your own kitchen, you can shop the Magnolia canisters here: MAGNOLIA CANISTERS

A small swap like this makes a table feel finished and adds a little charm.

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