Something blue

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Feast your eyes on this beautiful box/case that Tami created for me, shown here with what she wrapped up and put inside of it: a McCoy pitcher and some scrap booking supplies.
 I *LOVE* IT!
 Such a beautiful color (it began life as a 45 record carrying case)...
 and decorated with everything I love!
 This is the top; that clear thing in the middle is the case's handle.
My favorite part is the side with the most special button and a bit of tile...
that Tami dug up at an old factory in Briare, France!  How precious are those?!


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Comments

autena said…
What a great friend! How lucky you are to have her and the box!
July 23, 2012 at 6:20 AM
HI! I'm Tabitha said…
tami is such a doll..looks like u ladies had a fab trip...i luv that blue color too
hugs
July 23, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Gill said…
OMG I had a box like that a long time ago!! It was red not blue though - I wonder what happened to it??
July 23, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Vintage Jane said…
What a lovely, talented friend you have ... M x
July 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM
Kathy said…
What a sweetie to gift you with something so perfectly you!
July 23, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Dee in N.H. said…
That is gorgeous!! Love that beautiful lace around the top!
July 23, 2012 at 4:34 PM
Claudia said…
How neat. I love the way it's decorated.
July 24, 2012 at 7:20 AM
Angela said…
That blue is gorgeous! David has just discovered the joys of records, ha! kids! :o)
This case really is a lovely gift, for a lovely gal! :o)
July 25, 2012 at 6:54 AM
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