I set out Friday afternoon to hit one of my favorite antique shops and I was not disappointed. I found…
A small storage caddy that was handmade out of vintage cheese boxes. How resourceful is that? And I love the grass green color.
…a tool caddy. Again, I love the color of the chippy, worn paint.
…an antique sheet music book.
…and some antique primers, readers and other books.
I love ones with names or inscriptions inside. I can’t resist the history they hold.
All of these things are headed to Lucketts next week!
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I love the books you picked up. The Words of Chauncer in particular. How much are you selling it for?
Great find on the cheese boxes/storage caddy I love to use drawers, cheese boxes ect in different ways just found some old drawers but the cabinet was gone some I found crates that they fit others are waiting for the right fit. Most still had the vintage pulls.
Oh, I LOVE that tool caddy!
What great finds, my favorite is the tool caddy, it's wonderful!!!
Daphne
LOVE that caddy from the old cheese boxes, I'd have a hard time taking it to Luckett's if I were you!
Absolutely adore that storage caddy!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Loving that storage caddy. I really love that color too, it's so rich! Great finds!
Ohhhhh, I love that tool caddy! The color is amazing!
Best of luck next week at Luckets!
I love old green paint. That first piece is super cool. Everything in your post are things I have around my house. The tool caddy, vintage books, love it all.
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Ooooh love that green box and love the old chippy tray!!!
You always find the greatest things Marian!
So happy for you!!
Deborah xoxoxooxox
A 92-year-old family member passed away a few days ago so I am feeling nostalgic. He had some interesting items in his tool shed like (but not as nice as) the items you pictured above. So some items he once enjoyed are now having a new life with younger family members…they will think of him when they see them. Just like the inscription in the book pictured, we can wonder about the history of the person that owned the item and their memory lives on.
I wish I were closer, I would snatch up that tool caddy! Do you know of any small "Luckett's" type shops in the Dallas area? I always see such neat shops and craft fairs up north, but I have never seen one in Texas. I am dying to find one!
That green storage unit out of cheese boxes is awesome! The color is awesome too! I love to read the inscriptions in old books too. People actually cared that they had beautiful penmanship back then. I wish mine was as pretty!
Those are the coolest things !!! I love treasure hunting !!
Really fun finds this time! Love it :>)
Great finds! I love the old books — they make great display pieces to add height or interest. I bought some old music books (for an accordion, no less) that were falling apart. So I took out the staples and rolled the pages up and tied them with twine! Cool in a tall glass jar! I visit often and love what you do!
Oh that tool caddy is beautiful! Love your finds! I want to say a quick thank you for being so open and sharing your techniques. I know it must be a hard decision on how much to share. With your inspiration and tips this mommy of two boys has been able to make some extra money for her family doing what she loves! Thank you!
What great treasures! I L*O*V*E the inscriptions and names inside too, sometimes I wonder if I was suppose to live back then! 😉
Wonderful finds! You sure do know where to hunt! Thanx for sharing the pics! Have a great day!~Leena~
I am so into your shop – everything is so lovely. I especially love the tool caddy (from this batch of treasures)!!
Jeannie
oh Oh OH!! I have been looking for a tool caddy like that one!! Do you ship??? Emailing you now!!
The storage caddy and the sheets of music would be welcomed in my home!
Oh, I am just LOVING that caddy!!
I just found some wonderful old books too!
I love how you display them in the old tool caddy ~ loving the color!
I feel the exact same way about inscriptions in books. I especially love it when there's a little note. Sometimes they are so charming you just have to have the book!
OMG! I love that green storage caddy! 🙂
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