Thursday, October 25, 2012

I Never Met A Tool Box I Didn't Like



I love vintage tool boxes.  Every time I see one when I am at an 
antique shop, a yard sale or a thrift shop, I am instantly drawn to it.




The more worn out they are, the better I like them.




But I don't use them for tools.
See what I mean?


Joining ~

Show and Tell Friday
Home Sweet Home
Share Your Cup Thursday

Bentley ~ your momma inherited your grandpa John's tool box.
I think I might actually use it for tools.  Novel idea right?

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

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16 comments:

  1. Country Gal October 25, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    They are beautiful ! Papa here bought one from an antique shop last year and some antique tools as he loves to do wood work ! We love going antiquing ! Have a good day !

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  2. Vintage GalOctober 25, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Love, Love, Love toolboxes and I don't use them for tools either. I have a favourite one that I use for seed packets, my little garden tools and my garden gloves. Love it
    ;-)

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  3. OliveOctober 25, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I see what you mean and you have spurred me to play with mine. I also look at them in antique stores but prefer to find them where people have no clue what they have:} Yours are gorgeous.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 25, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration! I think I'll start looking for one - with a great patina!

    Helene

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  5. L'Heure Bleue At HomeOctober 25, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    The tool boxes are fabulous. I love the baskets and vintage silverware as well.

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  6. UnknownOctober 25, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Just beautiful Susan!

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  7. Alison @ The PolohouseOctober 25, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    I feel the same way!

    I have one that my grandfather, who passed when my dad was a boy, had made. I have just a couple things of his and this is the one I cherish most. It is on my desk in my office and keeps my desk tools and supplies orderly.

    Love this post, Susan!

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  8. My Dream CanvasOctober 25, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Beautiful post. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.

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  9. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapOctober 25, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    I think there are very few women(if any) that would put tools in their vintage toolbox...I love them too

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  10. Robin JohnsonOctober 26, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I am the same way. However I'm more drawn to the metal versions. I have a growing collection of them but not a single wood version. I may have to change that now that I've seen a couple of yours. They are beautiful.

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  11. DebbiedoosOctober 26, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    And I am always on the hunt for one myself and come up short..or I see metal ones. You got some good ones Susan. Have a great weekend:)

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  12. SImple and Serene LivingOctober 26, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Oh, I love them too. It seems like they are getting harder to find, but it is seldom that I pass one up when I come across them. I'm with you. The more rustic the better.

    Hugs,
    Laura

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  13. Pinky at Designs by PinkyOctober 27, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    We have a very oldone that was my husbands Uncles. It is a real treasure here. I have to STEAL it sometimes for a vigette:) XO, Pinky

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  14. The Charm of HomeOctober 31, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Ha! Love your title! I haven't met one either! Great looks!
    Sherry

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  15. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 6, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    If it's a box I love it! Tool, tackle, etc. Love how you've creatively used both. Can't wait to see the inherited one. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  16. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonNovember 7, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Hi Susan,
    just hopping back to let you know that I will be featuring you at Share Your Cup today.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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