I have had three vintage child's toolboxes FOREVER as decoration in Ben's room.
I was attracted to the graphics of course and they made for a cute decoration in his little boy room. Ben is 23 now and I am done decorating his room. (He has graduated from college, works in engineering, but lives at home and is saving money right now). I was planing on getting rid of his three little toolboxes as he could care less about them.
Then I found a fourth.
Now I wonder how many more little metal tool boxes are out there for me to find. Did you notice they are all pretty much boy oriented? I think I will hold onto these a bit longer...4 is more of a collection than 3.
If you have an idea for a future collection leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____". I never seem to know what will show up from week to week.
One word....Grandchildren!!! Thats as good a reason as any to hold on to those cuties!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | May 26, 2015 at 05:13 AM
Definitely you need to hold onto these. I'm sure you can squeeze them into your studio (smile).
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | May 26, 2015 at 07:07 AM
Since they were in Ben's room they are sentimental! Gotta keep the sentimental stuff. I was never able to eek much vintage into The Bean's room other than some of my childhood things like my tin Wolverine stove and fridge. He loved playing with it! (It's long gone from his room lest you worry.....) I found a super beat up Busy Boy like the third one - I am going to put some hens and chickens in it.
Posted by: Shara | May 26, 2015 at 10:55 AM
These are lovely! Have you got a collection of handicraft kits-weaving etc. I have a few of these and love the graphics on them. I think they are fifties and sixties. Cute pictures of pretty mothers and daughters crafting together!
Posted by: Sarah | May 26, 2015 at 02:22 PM
I would love to see your collection of knee huggers!
Posted by: Meghan | May 26, 2015 at 05:07 PM
They are a sweet collection and I wonder if you have any photos of his room from back in the day? I bet the decor was adorable. Don't tell him I used that word!
Posted by: Kathy | May 26, 2015 at 06:37 PM
I would definitely hold onto them, hmmm, maybe for a grandchild one day??!!
Posted by: Thamilton | May 27, 2015 at 04:58 AM
I think you need to hold on to them! You'll get rid of these and you know you'll find more! That's how it always happens 😜
Posted by: Doreen | May 27, 2015 at 07:25 AM
I have a Busy Boy Tool Box too, mine is yellow with red and blue graphics. The box is perfect for little toys for grandchildren...with any luck boys named Ben (yours and mine) might get married and give us some!
Posted by: Tammy | May 27, 2015 at 08:41 PM
I don't have any of those, but I have my Dad's Erector Set from the 1930's. It's all in a big wooden chest. I feel so lucky that of his 10 children, I was the only one that was interested in having it.
Posted by: Mary Ann | May 28, 2015 at 04:44 AM
You might even end up with a granddaughter who would love to play with them. They are too cute.
Posted by: Annette | May 29, 2015 at 09:47 AM
I laughed out loud when I read 'and then I found...' I think many of us can identify with that, albeit with a little chagrin. I am a grandaunt today - to a little boy, now I'll have an excuse if I am tempted by a little tool set.
Posted by: Susan | May 30, 2015 at 11:08 AM