Here I am as promised with a peek at my latest collecting interest. . .but first I should remind you that it's time to be thinking about PUMPKIN BUTTER. . .Won't be long until pumpkins will be readily available. . .I canned 22 pints of butter last week from the pulp I froze last year and never got around to canning. . .Such a MONEY SAVER, too! . .I figured my total cost for 22 pints was $3.50. . .The pumpkins were FREE last FALL after the neighbors were finished with them as decor. . .(grin)
John's church is having a Fall Festival and Bake Sale this month. . .That's why these are all dressed up and ready to go. . .only have a few more to finish. . .
By now, you probably have guessed what my newest COLLECTING INTEREST is. . .
both big and small. . .
Known by most as 'CHEESE BOXES'
We've all seen these classic round containers. . .FARMHOUSE TUPPERWARE in wood. . .Lately, I've found many of the taller ones at antique malls. . .at a very nominal price. . Not sure if the taller containers were for cheese or not. . .Do you know? . .I brought the two above home with me 'to see what I could do with them'.
Well, those two became. . .more. . .
The stack gets higher. . .I think I have about twelve containers now. . .in all sizes. . .May add some VINTAGE LABELS on a few. . .and display them beside the fireplace for FALL. . .I'll not have room for them all. . .Left-overs will be utilized in the country store museum for winter storage. . .No more plastic bins in a 1930s store!!!!!
I do see so many possibilities. . .They have provided me with more vintage elements to work into my style. . .Something new and fresh and different. . .Since I'm seeing more and more of them for sale, is it the beginning of a trend? . .Maybe. . .I hope they don't become popular too soon. . .at least not until I 'corner the market'. . . (grin). . .Finding the larger ones for $10 or less is a thrill. . .because I do enjoy a bargain . . Whether it's almost free PUMPKIN BUTTER. . .or cheap and plentiful wooden CHEESE BOXES in all sizes. . .give me. . .
MAKE-DO. . .FARMHOUSE WORTHY. . . and I'll LOVE IT. . .
Isn't being thrifty fun??!!! Your pumpkin butter sounds wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteMmmm...pumkin butter...I can almost taste it now :)
ReplyDeletePumpkin butter sounds so delightful!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Your cheese boxes are so fun! Not sure if the larger ones held cheese or not, that would be a lot of cheese! I am sure they had plenty of uses.
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ReplyDeleteI love pumpkin butter it is so yummy. Loved seeing your post today. The cheese crates are so awesome what a great collection. Have a wonderful week and wonderful holiday.
Kris
Everything here is lovely!!! You have a store? And how does one use pumpkin butter? Like apple butter? As a bread/cracker spread? Just a beautiful post!
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