Mine had a joyous treasure trove of gorgeous multi-coloured buttons, all shapes and sizes, some old and battered, others shiny and tempting like delicious sweeties. These were joined by an assortment of discarded brooches and odd trinkets, all kept in an old tin box, stowed inside the storage compartment of her fold out sofa bed. I couldn't wait when we visited to rush into her little spare room to pull the box out from its hiding place, and rummage through it's glorious contents! The thought of it still brings a light to my eyes and a smile to my face.
I might have wondered why she would keep this plethora of, on the face of it, fairly useless paraphenalia: most went unused I should imagine, save for our childhood meanderings through it. But as a child, no such question entered my head. What could be more desirable than such a collection that so fired the imagination? Sadly I have no idea what became of it.
However, as an adult I have not lost my appreciation of such delights! I too, without even thinking, began my own 'Button Box'. It accumulated quietly, away from daylight and prying eyes, until one day it found an important use and new-found meaning...
I too have a lovely tin box. My sister gave me this one many years ago
Remove the lid and have a peek inside
Inside you will find Dug-up Delights
Rescued Remnants
Tiny Trinkets
Natural Niceties
Finds from the Footpath
And Buttons, oh Buttons, Galore!
Playing
And exploring
My other granny kept a big box of wooden spools under her stairs... But that's another story!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my very first blog. I do hope you enjoyed it and visit again soon!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing first post Debbie, you pictures are antastic...as a button obsessive fan you couldnt have had a better subject...you will have to have a look at one of my first posts which is about a wonderful button shop in Dinan...I spent three hours in it!!! I am positively drooling over your buttons...and my eyes are green green green...I will stick you on my favourites now...WELL DONE...you will never look back and never have a spare moment now...I would love to hear about your drama therapy.....
My girls and I have just had a good laugh over your button creations. Very clever of you. I have a button tin too, but not that much in it. I'm trying to convince my Gran to give me hers. Now that's very full and beautiful, nice oldies in there. Have fun blogging!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous first post! I look forward to seeing more. Gorgeous pictures.
ReplyDeletewow That is what you call a button box!
ReplyDeleteHopefully mine will look like that one day!
Annie x
I own the family button box ! So glad I found your Blog as it's lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to get out my button box -I love the idea of making patterns & designs from the buttons.
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteWow I would spend hours playing with these!!
Wonderful patterns.x