Sunday, July 04, 2010

thrifted storage

Something I've noticed myself being drawn to when thrifting lately is storage items: tins and boxes in all shapes and sizes. They come in handy to keep in all the other random little knick knacks I tend to accumulate.
Here are a couple of them.
A Danish cookie tin, with a very charming design all over. Notice the train tracks around the edges?

I love the intricate details, as if it's telling a story. I'm using this tin to keep all my stamps and ribbons in one place now.


A jewellery box that looks like a mini table, with a floral cushion cover on the top. Looks like it's missing something in the middle, like an extra shelf or compartment.

A glimpse of the jewellery space and mirror inside. The reflection may look familiar? In case you noticed - yes, I had to flip the L and the E before taking the picture!

Have a lovely weekend! xx

P.S. adding this to the Flea Market Finds post at Her Library Adventures, who has also been so kind as to put Much Love on their sidebar as their "beautiful blog of the week" :)

22 comments:

  1. KANIJuly 4, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    the jewellery box is absolutely lovely! great find:)

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  2. Avalonne HallJuly 4, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Whoa this jewelry box is so adorable, I adore it!!!

    I'm going to have to wake up at 6 in the morning to watch the mens final... ughhhh. It would have been worth it if Federer was playing... but I guess it's still the finals, I need to watch it. I hope they'll play a 5 setter!!! Enjoy the finals :)

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  3. Poppies and SunshineJuly 4, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    I love the jewelry box!!!! So so cute.

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  4. soft whispersJuly 4, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    they are beautiful!
    that mini table is amazing :)

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  5. thegirlhassparkeJuly 4, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    My boyfriends mum collects vintage tins she has some absolutely gorgeous ones in her collection. I love the jewelery box.

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  6. ArtpixieJuly 4, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    love the jewelery box <3

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  7. GracieJuly 4, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    The jewellery box is such a gorgeous find. I love that it looks like a little table :)

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  8. laura tjJuly 4, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    nice finding! and btw i think that last photo with the focus on the reflection is just beautiful!

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  9. ZuziJuly 4, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    I also love that mini table. so cute!!!
    and - I want to let you know that I gave you a blog award. I just adore your blog :)
    take a look... http://saladofmylife.blogspot.com

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  10. soph // and other thingsJuly 4, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    These are all so lovely. The train tracks on that top tin is such a quirky little detail.

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  11. Lulu and her whimsical ways!July 4, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    those are gorgeous! I love old tin boxes, the ones you purchased are particularly gorgeous!

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  12. LibertadJuly 4, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    I love those kind of boxes, I've got a couple of them at my mother's home! When I was a little girl we used them for paper dolls!!

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  13. lauren, curious constellationJuly 5, 2010 at 3:09 AM

    That Jewellery box is amazing!

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  14. Lady GreyJuly 5, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    that jewelry box is so charming. I love the pink lining. I used to have one similar to that as a girl.

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  15. GabbiJuly 5, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    Lovely Anna... and I know what you mean about getting into thrift trends sometimes. Lately I can't stop looking for pins?

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  16. LuluJuly 5, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    oh so lovely =]

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  17. heatherJuly 5, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    These are some great finds! I love the jewelry box and the pearls! Happy weekend!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 5, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    i used to collect all these lovely tins until i had no space to keep them.

    anticipating your much love monday post! :) it's already monday here for me.

    have a gorgeous day ahead!

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  19. SnoozeJuly 5, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    the tin is really cute, especially the train track.
    My Flea Market Find

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  20. Amanda CorrineJuly 6, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    I have so many cookie tins that I got from Salvang that have all these cool designs on them! I use them to store the cookies I bake I should send some to you sometime :)

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  21. AnonymousJuly 10, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    I love the jewellery box. xxxx

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  22. Emily, Resplendent TranquilityJuly 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Terrific finds, Anna! The train track detail around the rim of the tin is so cute. Have you ever seen the mermaid Danish cookie tins? I always liked those when I was a little girl. They were a dark blue with a picture of the little mermaid statue in Copenhagen on them.

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