I love the colors on it and do not mind a bit that the top decal is mostly gone:
This recipe box has the best color to it, it made me think of a Grandma's kitchen or Christmas time.
It had been used. It hadn't sat on a shelf admired for its prettiness...
The woman selling it said it was a gift to her and her husband 60 years ago when they were first married.
I love hearing the history of treasures thrifted!
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Oh, I love the history of treasures, too. I have bought things on eBay, and written to the seller to find out about the history. Sometimes it's been really interesting. And that's what I love about items I've inherited - their story. I have 2 dresses my mother made me in 1952, plus their Christmas card picture that year shows me wearing it. Stuff like that is priceless to me.
I also like a recipe card box that looks well-used! (Mine has rust on the bottom!)-
Love it! And I agree. Knowing it's story is so special. The onlc thing that would have made it better is if it was filled with all her recipes.
I think the treasures that were used and appreciated are the best finds.
As Wanda mentioned, if only there were some treasured recipes included.
That would have been awesome to get the recipes, too:)
Surfing blogland and so happy I found you! Love the recipe box! But most important was the story you have with the red box! Now that is priceless! See ya down the junkin' road!
I have my mother's humble little recipe box. It's just a green metal file box stuffed to the gills with handwritten recipe cards. She would be so proud if I actually cooked something from it, but we both know that's not gonna happen. But on the rare occasion that I need to cook something for company, I go straight to her box.
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