Hello! I hope you've been having a lovely week. Nothing too exciting here, my husband has been out of town on business most of the week, so things have been busier than normal. I've been working on my Easter basket swap, shipping out orders, and running a teenager around. You know, normal life stuff.
Last fall, my husband and I were antiquing together and I came across this beautiful old box and fell instantly in love. It's covered in velvet, lined in silk, and topped off with tulle netting and faded old millinery. Who wouldn't fall in love?
I'm not sure what it was originally used for? It's small-ish, only about 5"x7" maybe.
As much as I loved it, it was a little more than I would normally pay for something like this, so I was delighted to find it under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning. I've been meaning to take photos to share it with you, and finally did that yesterday. The silk inside is a little tattered as you can see, but it is the most wonderful shade of pale pink.
The velvet is also worn, and tattered which makes me love it more.
But the fact that it was a surprise from my husband means that I'll treasure it forever.
By the way, he thinks it's quite ugly, and only bought it because I loved it. You agree with me though, right? It's beautiful.
Cerri xo
PS, If you're involved in the Easter basket swap you should be mailing your baskets out today or tomorrow. I think I will make a flickr group so we can all see the baskets everyone receives.
It's beautiful, Cerri! What a thoughtful gift. :)
Posted by: Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping! | April 14, 2011 at 04:13 PM
What a divine box. It's just dripping with richness. Your husband did good. My partner and I have already exchanged our baskets. I'll be posting pics on Saturday on my blog. What a fun exchange!! I've got a new blogging friend to enjoy on top of lovely Easter goodies! Thanks, Cerri.
Posted by: Kim K. | April 14, 2011 at 10:20 PM
Oh, it's an absolute treasure! Very beautiful!
Posted by: debi | April 15, 2011 at 01:57 AM
Time is a versatile performer. it flies, marches on, heals all wounds, runs out and will tell.
Posted by: SHOX R4 | April 15, 2011 at 05:09 AM
Beyond beautiful! Don't you just love thinking of what the original owner was keeping in such a sweet box? Can't wait to see all the swap goodies. Mine is off to Cristina :)
Posted by: Kris Pare | April 15, 2011 at 06:23 AM
I love it, it is sooooo pretty! And what a good hubby to go back and buy it for you!
hugs, karen....
Posted by: karen | April 15, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Such a beautiful box Cerri. I love the worn look and those flowers on the top are perfect. What a great gift.
xo Tina
Posted by: Tina | April 15, 2011 at 02:49 PM
Cerri your litle box is beautiful and how sweet that your hubby gifted it to you. A forever keepsake.
happy day to you.
Posted by: lorraine lewis | April 22, 2011 at 09:52 AM