Thursday, May 3, 2012

cheese...

I saw this sweet tin at an estate sale, and just had to have it! I can only imagine what it was like to buy cottage cheese with a tin lid!! So fun! I love the pink and green, and the scalloped frames!! They sure don't make cottage cheese as pretty as this anymore! 
In the garage of the estate there were all these wood Kraft American cheese boxes. There were only the tops of the boxes, and they were all filled with nails, and other tools. 
 Such a great little storage box for my craft supplies!!
Thrift store find with a project in mind!! Stay tuned!! I am sure you can probably guess! 


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  1. Corey May 3, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Oh, those hangers are so cute! I especially like the second one that has different colored ends. What a fun bunch of goodies you've found!

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  2. Protector of VintageMay 3, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Wow, such unique finds!! Love thata cottage cheese tine...pink/green is a favorite color combination of mine, too! Can't wait to see what you create with the hangers.

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  3. PrudenceMay 3, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    super cute!

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  4. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~May 3, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    That is a cute tin for cottage cheese! Sweet deal with the wooden boxes those are great for having around to put treasures in. Can't wait to see what's next :) xo Holly

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  5. Musings from Kim K.May 3, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Your containers are just perfect. Love all the yarn hangers. Can't wait to see what makeover you give. them.

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:09 PM

      Thanks Kim!! I am looking forward to this project!! xo Heather

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  6. Jacqui WiseMay 3, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    I love tins and boxes too. It's so nice to have pretty storage and objects around you that look nice and are useful for all those little bits and bobs.

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:10 PM

      Yes, I agree!! Have a great night!! xo Heather

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  7. GardenOfDaisiesMay 3, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    That is the cutest little Dairy Maid on the lid! I remember those wood boxes for the cheese. I'm old. :-) What a wonderful find that was!

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:11 PM

      She is quite cute!! Well, I wish cheese still came this way!! ;) xo Heather

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  8. Perfectly PrintedMay 3, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    What great finds!! And I'm thinking we might see some special hangers????

    chris

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  9. trishMay 3, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Oh boy what fun finds you have there! It is on my list of things to do ... crochet hangers. I have no clue how to do it, but will never forget all of my grandma's in her closet! :o) Especially her pink ones. :o) Can you believe it is Thursday already?! Where has the week gone?

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:13 PM

      Thanks Trish!! Well, I will be more than happy to help you!! I have some from my great grandma's and love them!! This week has gone by so fast!! Have a great Friday!! xo Heather

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  10. PaulaMay 3, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Hi sweet Heather, The old cottage cheese container is fabulous. I love the tin lid and the cheerful colors! I wish they used more glass and tin nowadays and less plastic! Your supplies look wonderful in your boxes. Great find! I look forward to seeing what you do with the lovely hangers! xo~Paula

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:14 PM

      Hi Paula!! Thank you for such a sweet comment!! I wish they did,too!! I try to use as much glass in my storage as possible!! Have a lovely Friday!! xo Heather

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  11. ...Nina Nixon...May 3, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Such gorgeous goodies - I would love to come across any one of these.

    Nina xxx

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:15 PM

      Thank you Nina!! They are all such treasures!! Have a great Friday!! xo Heather

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  12. Brenda PruittMay 3, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    I use to have one of those Kraft cheese wooden boxes. Don't know what ever happened to it though...
    Brenda

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:16 PM

      Maybe you will come across it!! Sometimes things disappear, but then out of nowhere are found!! xo Heather

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  13. KerinMay 3, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    I need to go shopping with you!
    You always find such neat things.

    Looking forward to seeing the hanger re-do's :)

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:16 PM

      Oh, I would love to!! Thanks! I am looking forward to the project!! xo Heather

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  14. My Vintage MendingMay 3, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    These are so cute and filled to the brim with such goodies from your studio. That yellow cloth is gorgeous...but I must say I could never resist a pink and green jersey girl can...smiles...Renee

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:19 PM

      Thank you!! That is one hankie that is made with a thicker cotton, almost canvas feel, that I just love!! I have never found another one like it!! That jersey girl is quite cute!! Have a great Friday!! xo Heather

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  15. KathyMay 3, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Great finds, especially those wooden boxes - love those!

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:21 PM

      Thank you Kathy!! The wooden boxes are great!! Have a great Friday!! xo Heather

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  16. Tammy's in LoveMay 3, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I use an old wooden cheese box to store my trims and rick rack in too. I suspect mine was used in a garage in its previous life and some of my pieces got stained. I used scrapbook paper to line the inside with. I'm anxious to see what you have in mind for the hangers!

    Tammy

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    1. vintage greyMay 3, 2012 at 11:22 PM

      Ooh, I love how you used scrapbook paper for the inside!! Great idea!! Maybe even vintage wallpaper!! Have a great night!! xo Heather

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  17. Sweet Bee CottageMay 3, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Oh I shouldn't be stopping by (blog break you know) but I couldn't resist seeing what you found. Cute little lid! Fun finds. Hope to hit an estate sale or two this weekend myself. (No I won't - MUST get garden in shape - no estate sales. Will you please go for me and then share what YOU find????)

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    1. vintage greyMay 4, 2012 at 10:47 AM

      Your so funny!! There is an estate tomorrow, but I won't be able to go!! Bummer, and it looks like it is going to be a good one. A house who has had the same owners for 50 years!! Maybe I will try to go at some point!! Have a great weekend!! xo Heather

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  18. becktovintageMay 4, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Dear Heather, I like your vintage storage box so so much. And also your tin with pink is so cute. You are lucky to find these kind of vintage things..
    Sunny weekend...

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    1. vintage greyMay 4, 2012 at 10:48 AM

      Thank you Beck!! Have a great weekend!! xo Heather

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  19. SophieMay 4, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Hi Heather
    Thank you for leaving such sweet comments on my blog.
    I love your post and the vintage finds. I also adore the American twist. For some reason your about me page is loading slowly so I cant see where you are based in the US, but it is my absolute favourite place in the world. I have been holidaying on Sanibel Island in Florida for the past 20 odd years - every summer the same two weeks, with a huge group of american friends who have all become like family. We have dear friends in Texas and Kansas. American people are the most friendly and kind people I have met anywhere.
    Anyway, I digress.... my point is I love, love, love your blog and vintage finds with an american twist and will be keeping my eye out for some equally lovely american treasures when I am over there in July.
    Great post and I will be stopping by regularly to linger a while in your part of the world.

    Best wishes
    Sophie

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    1. vintage greyMay 4, 2012 at 10:49 AM

      Hi Sophie!! Thank you so much for such a sweet comment! I am in California! Hope you will get some great treasures when you come in July!! Have a wonderful day my dear!! xo Heather

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  20. Ruby and ArthurMay 4, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Such cute finds. I have lots of older padded hangers, so maybe your project will inspire me too! Blessings, Jean

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    1. vintage greyMay 4, 2012 at 10:50 AM

      Thank you Jean!! Oh, good!! ;) Happy Friday!! xo Heather

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  21. Vintage HomeMay 4, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Crushing on your last blog entry & all the fabric! Your turquoise & pink square is my fav!
    I am working on some cushions for my market at the end of the month! wish I had your skill!
    I am crazy about the cottage cheese lid...wow if I had that in my fridge how pretty would that be!

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    1. vintage greyMay 4, 2012 at 10:51 AM

      Thanks! That grannie square is very sweet!! I am sure your cushions will come out beautifully!! I can imagine it in my fridge, too!! If only they were still that way!! Happy Friday! xo Heather

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  22. FranMay 4, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    You find the BEST treasures! And that yellow cloth with the roses is to die for!

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  23. Chenille CottageMay 4, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Thank-you, Heather, for visiting my new blog and for becoming a sweet follower! It means so much. You blog is a delight! I look forward to many visits. It's wonderful how a vintage cheese container was, also, a work of art! I wish we saw more of that with today's marketing! I can remember my sweet Gramma teaching me how to crochet those charming coat hangers. They made such great gifts. You were blessed to find so many estate sale treasures, my friend!
    Warmest wishes,
    Carolynn

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  24. Shirley HatfieldMay 7, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    I just loved the cottage cheese lid! I can see it used as a mini-magnet board. I love making magnet boards from old tin trays. You make a hanger for it and then create your own little magnets from vintage buttons or game pieces. Have fun, cutie! =D

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