Friday, November 27, 2009

Vintage Black Lunchbox



Today is a day of transition! We are moving from our autumn, Thanksgiving holiday mode into the Christmas season...a season of magic and wonder!
But first, our last Vintage Black Friday post...
This is Uncle George's lunchbox! He was a carpenter by trade for many years and at 92 years old he is now happily retired and no longer needs his trusty and just a tad rusty lunch box...



Transitioning.....a little vintage Santa...



Pow! A lunchbox full of shiny bright Christmasy foil thingies!



...a vintage black store receipt holder....



My flea market found shoes...the sheet music liners are a bit bright...will have to tone them down a bit...



Enjoy the season!
Dan and I are off to shop! What else to do on Black Friday?!
To see more of our last Vintage Black Friday posts visit Jill at Gypsy Brocante!

27 comments:

Anne Lorys said...

So lovely! I'd love to give that sweet vintage Santa a good home!
Hope you had a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Hugs,
Anne

Julie Marie said...

Hello Laura... the old lunchbox is wonderful...and even more wonderful is your uncle George at 92 years young! I am sure you know your foil "thingies" are vintage Christmas light reflectors! I collect those, and adore them!... Bisous... Julie Marie

The French Bear said...

I just love the black!!! I am trying some out this Christmas, but I am not sure where and how.... your photos give me inspiration!!!
Thanks,
Margaret b

Anonymous said...

Have fun and get some bargains as you're Black Fridaying!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Lori said...

Beautiful images for black Friday! I hope you have a blast shopping ~ I am so jealous and that your Thanksgiving was delightful and delicious!

Chemin des Muguets said...

Laura,

The shoes are darling, and I love the lettered holiday greeting.

Have fun shopping.

Marjorie

Les Cotrions said...

Ciao LauraBeautiful black post! I like the story of uncle George and i like his bag!!!
Enjoy a wonderful shopping day and have a nice week end!
Vale

P.S. Warm greetings from Paola and my mum!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

My dad carried a lunch box just like that...unfortunately, I don't have it. Love all your black posts. Hope you have a successful shopping day!

Theresa said...

Love your black lunchbox and mostly who it belonged to:) Sweet little shoes! Have a blessed day and happy shopping!

Sylvia said...

Ohhh how wonderful for you to have your uncle's lunchbox and it looks to be in great condition too! Vintage items are always perfect when they have been loved by a family member.
Happy Black Friday shopping...

Rostrose said...

What e great Lunchbox! And the Santa!!! I love your X-Mas- and other Black-Friday-Items!
Hugs, Traude

Celticlass said...

I love the shoes.
Erin

anythinggoeshere said...

A wonderful post as always. Happy Last Vintage Black Friday. It has been a fun ride, hasn't it? Have a wonderful weekend, Laura and see you on Monday! xo Joan

Claudia said...

I love the letters, and the shoes and the lunchbox, especially, since it was a family member's. Happy VBF!

Lisa said...

Love it all! Vintage Christmas is my worst passion!! Thanks for sharing your treasures!
Hugs, Lisa

Vintage Blue Studio said...

OOoooo that lunchbox is the Rosie the Riveter style. Love it!

Ange said...

There must have been some great stories that went with that lunchbox! I have an old black Hemingway style typewriter that could've captured them... And those shoes make you want to dance to a veritable Symphony of Christmas... Happy shopping!

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

Now I am trying to remember what my dad's lunch box looked like...I know he had one. So pretty, thanks.

Red Felted Heart said...

Love the sheet music in the shoes...

decorator to the stars said...

laura, do you have any small watch faces for sale? gio

Red Felted Heart said...

Love the shoes with the sheet music...

PCovi said...

Love the shoes and the metal clip thingy!
Transition away :)!

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Wow, great stuff! Love the old lunchbox and it's great to know who owned it. Love all your shabby treasures.

BellaRosa said...

Laura, that was such a tada moment for your uncles lunch box :) I have one I got at the thrift but it is an ugly green color and filled with tiny treasures from my hunts...now that I mention it, I don't really remember what all I put in there :) Hope u had a great time shoppin. Besos, Rose

Gypsy Fish said...

Love the lunch box and those cool black letters....au revoir vbf!
{{gypsy hugs}}
Beth
PS check out silver sunday on my blog...

Gypsy Fish said...

Yeah Laura so glad you're coming to the party...yes, it's anything simply silver, glittery, glitzy shiny or tarished....be sure to grab the button off my blog....
hugs
Beth

NicNacManiac said...

WOW...this world at 52 Flea is spectacular..love the VBF goodies that you chose to share with us!! xOxO Nerina