When we lived in New York, one of my favourite ways to spend a Saturday was wandering about to various favourite thrift stores and flea markets. Hell's Kitchen, a great little neighbourhood, has some awesome ones. Throughout our little condo here on Simcoe Street we have some treasures we've found on those trips. Today I thought I'd show you one of my favourites.
I love monograms, love storage boxes that keep things out of sight in a pretty way, and love old things in general... so this box definitely fit the bill.
Right now, this metal box holds all of our candles and extra candleholders. It sits atop our little wine fridge next to our entertainment unit in the living room. I love how scratched up and worn it is.
The coolest thing about it is that these are actually my initials! It was so neat to find something so perfect. It made it totally worth the $20 that we spent on it.
Oh, and it had a gentleman's driver's license tucked in it, issued by the state of New York in 1926. We've kept that somewhere safe because we think it is pretty neat. And, for those interested in such things, the vendor believed these sorts of hinged boxes were used to deliver tea to restaurants around the city in the 1920s.
Thanks for visiting :)
Jenny
What an awesome piece. It was obviously meant to be since they are your initials!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you found that with your initials! There is no way you could have passed that up :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit!
you are so lucky! a great box, pre-customized and with a little piece of history inside.
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ReplyDeleteLove old things that have a past!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful piece! I have an old strong box that is black with an initial on it, and I just love it. But that one is extra neat! Great find, Jenny!
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Sheila :-)
Wow! How lucky of you to find this old awesome box with your intials! It was meant for you! I love boxes too....Christine
ReplyDeleteWow that is so gorgeous! I can't believe it only cost you $20! That's excellent and how amazing to find it with your initials!?
ReplyDeleteWhat at lucky, and cool, find!!! That would never happen in a million years!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic find!
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Have the best day ever ~Carrie
You were so lucky to find this treasure and for only $20. It was meant to be yours. Love the story about the license and glad to hear that you kept it. Thanks for sharing such a cool find.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find. You're so lucky! I would love to have a variety of great thrift stores. We only have a few here! ;(
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny,
ReplyDeleteWe are so pleased that you have come to share your tea treasures with our friends, on Tuesday.
Inspired by your Christmas ideas too.
Love the tree in the teapot. I will be trying that soon!
Look forward to seeing your ideas on Tuesday.
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In appreciation,
Pam
What a delightfully cool box. I'm with you, this is a great find..
ReplyDeleteThis is very neat and especially finding it with your initials already on it! What a great piece; not only useful, but a great conversation starter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous little box & that is so neat to find something with your initials on it like that-it was just meant to be yours!! Love it! Thank you for sharing it at my party! :)
ReplyDeleteHi~ ~It's nice to meet you. This is a great old box and the initials are yours! How cool.
ReplyDelete~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Thanks for linking this up with Sweets This Week too. You are full of great blog posts :)
ReplyDelete~Sarah
That is awesome! I would love for you to come link up at my Strut Your Stuff party!
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that is so cool, love this too, lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteI love that box and How neat that these are actually your initials...it was made for you to come along and find!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Queenie