Part of the fun of trying to organize my creative workspace is finding stuff that's been packed away and rediscovering them all over again. Aren't these old cigarette giveaways awesome? They are filled with creative potential as well as being something you could create using your own stash of old photos.
I believe I read somewhere that these date back to the late 1800's. These particular ones are about the size of a nickel.
There is no such concept as having too many buttons...just thought I would try to affirm all you button collectors of your deepest beliefs when it comes to buttons...
Same holds true for this nearly 30 inch long vintage French fish poacher. Wish I did have a collection of these...I'm always on the lookout for more but the prices are often ridiculously high. I only paid $5 for mine {which I know was a steal}...
Do you see the "RANCE" that should be FRANCE stamped on the bottom? Wonder if I should send this to Mr. Magpie and have him fix it?
Or maybe I would do better wondering about WHY I'm on the computer when I need to be packing to head to the mountains to catch up with the crew that's already up there. Youngest child had a tournament and I stayed behind to escort him and a friend up later this afternoon.
But before I go, this technologically-challenged blogger [after I won't tell you how many attempts!] finally added the buttons on my sidebar to two upcoming events. Check them out as it's not too late to join in the fun!
I don't know what it is like where you live, but stepping outside in my neck of the woods is like getting hit with a blast of furnace air saturated with intense humidity. Nasty. Some cooler mountain air will be a welcome relief...
Blessings to all...
xo, Sue
Oh Sue....your treasures make me drool!!!! To love these old things is such a wonderful quality, don't you think? I hope you have a great time in the mountains sweet friend, hugs and love, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn @ The Feathered Nest | Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 02:31 PM
My calendar tells me you've got 5 days left to be ready. How is it going? I can't wait to see your post. I am not an artist, but I sure love getting to find out about where you create. Work hard! Can't wait to see : )!
Posted by: Shelley in SC | Monday, June 14, 2010 at 07:45 AM
Sue, those are some neat things you showed us there.
Here's hoping you have a lovely trip to the mountains. Have fun!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | Monday, June 14, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Hi Sue! I'd like to follow you around and see where you find these fabulous finds! You just have an eye for the good stuff!
Thanks so much for your sweet comment concerning selling my bags on etsy. Gonna check it out but I need a swift kick to my you-know-what to get me going!
Hope you are having a great trip! Can't wait to see your creative space!
Posted by: Connie | Monday, June 14, 2010 at 08:56 PM
Hi Sue! I just had to come by and tell you how much your comment on my blog warmed my heart! Such a delight to read about how my little blue caddy brought back some childhood memories for you! :) Thank you so much for stopping by!!! Good luck organizing your creative space! Such fabulous items you have stashed in there!!!
Hugs ~
:) T
Posted by: tracey | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 08:28 AM
Hot furnace here too my friend! Happy and safe travels out there to you~ You've inspired me to tidy my space up a bit thankyouverymuch! Also, I have the bucket portion of the fish poacher and didn't know what it was until now! How fun!! I had just found the place for it after having it for a few years too. I'll send you a picture soon. Thanks for all your great pictures. XO
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 04:12 PM
I never knew it was so humid in so many places! It does take the starch out of ya, doesn't it!
OK, just when I think I've seen your good stuff you bring out more to share with us ... ooh la laa on your glass buttons and you are too funny about putting the F back in France ... I will send your post link to Mr M, he will be surprised to see his name in lights heehee
Enjoy Enjoy your mountain getaway ... it sounds just perfect!
oh and I learn so much when I visit too, you know your antiques ... the buttons are WOW ... perhaps now I will see some in my travels
oxo
p.s. did we really link one another on the very same day? I came to get your blog link and meant to come back to read this post, but had to head to the country to play with wool ... there are no coincidences :)
Posted by: ~*~Patty | Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 08:58 AM