A Little More Blue . . .

 

 

Here's a soft, well-loved vintage tablecloth

that works well in my kitchen.

 

This little tiered server adds that

little extra "mid-century modern" vibe.

 

 

 I haven't been able to identify the flowers. 

Any ideas?  I'd love to know.

 

 

I picked up this decoupaged cutie

after spotting the Anton Pieck illustrations.

 

After a little on-line searching,

I discovered that this keepsake box was crafted from a kit

manufactured most likely in the late 60's-early 70's.

 

Although unable to find an intact kit, I discovered

many finished boxes and purses similar to this one.

 

The wooden decoupaged purses usually fetch

higher prices.

 

Most of the boxes and purses have velvet linings

with ric-rac trim.

 

Helen did a wonderful job on her treasure box. 

 I love the personal touch of her fabric tag.

 

I recognized Anton Pieck's art

from children's books

illustrated with his work.

 

 

His work was also frequently used for

three dimensional paper cutting crafts.

If you're lucky, you might come across

a collectible wooden purse that contains

a shadowbox.  The shadowbox will

have the three dimensional Pieck image.

 

 

 

Thank you to Glory Be Vintage

for letting me post this picture of her Etsy item.

 

 

Have you recently found a vintage treasure?

I'd love to hear about it.

 

Amy