One of my favorite things is vintage hat boxes. I found my first one in an antique shop about ten years ago and I was instantly smitten.
I love that they are often covered in one of my other favorite things - vintage wallpaper from the 1930's and 40's.
And I love that they are not just pretty, but practical for storage as well. I use some of my sturdier boxes to store my smaller collections of vintage craft supplies.
Some boxes I just use to decorate my home. These sit on top of the armoire in my family room. It can get pretty dusty up there, so I need to remember to dust them frequently. : )
It's rare to find an affordable vintage hat box in good condition these days. Since they were made of paper and board, many did not survive their years of use. I adore the beautiful creations of Hannah's Treasures. The incredibly talented owner and designer, Marilyn Krehbiel, makes gorgeous, newly constructed band boxes that she covers with authentic vintage wallpapers. They are so pretty and well made - you would never suspect that they weren't actual antiques.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Jessica
I love to collect these too and can't believe that you have soooo many! What a wonderful collection.
I also store lots of supplies in mind both for personal and shop use!
I will hopefully have some from Marilyn under my tree for Christmas! :0)
xo, Cerri
Posted by: cerri | December 06, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Oooh, what a lovely collection. Just beautiful.
Posted by: Zita- Mlle Magpie | December 07, 2008 at 06:53 PM
So beautiful!
Posted by: Andrea | December 07, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Wow, you have a lovely collection! Beautiful! Smiles and wishes... Heidi
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | December 09, 2008 at 01:53 AM
I was lucky enough to go to Marilyn's studio, her hat boxes are so perfectly made, I just love them! Your collection is magnificent!
Posted by: karla nathan | December 29, 2008 at 11:02 AM
I am hunting vintage wallpaper boxes & saw you know someone who recovers them so they are not as expensive as the vintage ones.If she does it in vintage wallpaper,would you send a link to her place to look at them and maybe order from her or do you sell for her? Thanks so much.Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn Cecil | May 07, 2012 at 02:50 PM