My Sewing Box

 This post doesn't really have anything to do with anything.  I was just sorting through my pictures and found these that I took of what I'm using as a sewing box.

 This was Margie's.  She gave it to me before one of her moves.  I can't remember now which time.  I was thinking maybe it was after George died and she moved into the house with GG.  Or maybe when she moved into the smaller apartment?

 It has some Asian themes on it and looks like it's made out of ivory.  But surprise... it's plastic!  Very thin & lightweight.

 Love the details.

And it even has a mirror inside.  You may not be able to tell since I have so much stuffed into it that there are plastic dividers that can be rearranged.

Has anyone else seen anything like this?  I'd kind of like to know where it came from.  Maybe I should go on Antique Road Show?

I may have other random posts as I continue organizing my photos.  :-)  But now I have to go shower & get ready to watch American Idol!!!

Things You Can Do With A Frog

I've liked flower frogs for as long as I can remember.  I've collected quite a few and use them around the house but not very often for what they're actually meant for -- arranging flowers.  I was reminded of these again Sunday while I was shopping during Glenn's bike ride.  The antique shop owner was using a glass flower frog to instead of a cup to corral her pens.  I do this on my desk.

I found several frogs in her shop.  When I brought them up she pulled a few more out from under the counter.  She hadn't even priced them yet but offered them to me, too.  Of course, I took them.  These have been selling really well in my booth at Room With A Past (aka, "The Room").   And I've already showed you how I use this frog to organize my jewelry supplies:

Here are a few other ways you can use frogs:  Scripture reminders...

...memorizing vocabulary words...

... displaying photos...

.... or displaying jewelry...

... do you use flower frogs in creative ways?  Add a link to your blog below.  Oh, and if you'd like to learn more about flower frogs, look at this website.