For some reasons,
I like wooden boxes...
in fact, when I find one,
I just can't turn it away
(especially if it's free).
So when I found this in my parent's garage, I had to take it back with me.
Yes, I still have more stuff that I brought back in our suitcases.
I almost feel like Mary Poppins...taking stuff and more stuff out of her bag.
Anyway,
this box held (at some point) a collection of dessert wine, what we call spumante.
I have decided to use my
Yes, this is still from the one and only batch I have made so far.
It goes a long way, costs practically nothing, and it's good for people and our environment.
This vinegar stain, really ages the wood beautifully.
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| wet stain |
I am finishing the wine box as I write.
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| color of stain after is dry |
What would you do with this wine box?
Please share your ideas.
Stay Frugal,
Daniela
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Bellissimo questo Daniela... Quante belle cose che hai portato da l'Italia... Che vacanza eh? Sei stata anche da Alberobello? Che meraviglia. Un abbraccio, Mary
ReplyDeleteDearest Daniela,
ReplyDeleteYou are such a clever lady and when you spot something; you always envision the transformation to something incredible!
What would I do with this wine box. I have no idea since I don't know how it looks from the inside and what its dimensions are.
Hugs to you,
Mariette
How beautiful. I can't believe you fit that in your suitcase. You must be a very impressive packer :). I can't wait to see what you do with it. I am sure it will be better than anything I could think of.
ReplyDeleteHow about for storage of books, magazines or boots? It would depend on the size but I love the detailed joinery at the corners and the ageing looks authentic.
ReplyDeleteI love old boxes like that too. Yours looks great with the way you aged it! Gosh, it could be used for just about anything! Since you now have a boy, you could use it for small toys like cars or legos when he gets a bit older. I love seeing toys stored in stylish containers.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've made the wood look aged! I have a thing for boxes too, and mason jars. What would I do with it? Depending on its size, perhaps attach some legs and make it into a nice side table?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find, I would have brought it home too. If I had it I would store fabric and sewing supplies in it.
ReplyDeleteI have a "thing" for boxes, too - all kinds, all sizes! I try to fill them with things and make them function, but I have to admit, some of them are empty. Note to self: organize stuff in empty boxes...
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Que bonito!!! I love it!! Now I want to do the same...Aye ya yae...
ReplyDeleteOhhh I love your wine box! You know I have the same love of boxes too! And I finally used my first and only batch of easy and natural vinegar stain, I need to make some more. What would I use it for? I think I would use it for books or magazines. If you check out library books for your kids it would be a good place to keep them. I like to have a special library book spot and then they don't get lost!
ReplyDeleteI love the wine box! I like wooden boxes but I don't really know what to do with them!
ReplyDeleteI would be included to make it a planter for herbs or pretty flowers. Now I'm curious. Just how did you manage to get this and the scale on the plane?
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