H is for Home Harbinger

We just love vintage tins! We have them dotted all over the house. They add a homely, vintage touch to shelves, cupboards & cabinets.

We store all manner of things in them- buttons, jewellery, loose change, sweets, receipts etc. etc.

Tins from the ’50s & ’60s are our favourites, with their wonderful period designs & motifs.

We pick them up in all the usual places- markets, auctions & charity shops. They’re not all that easy to come across, despite the fact that they were often saved & reused once their original contents were finished.

This is a recent find with an unusual snakes & ladders board on its lid.

This one depicts the countries of the British Isles on each of its sides.

Stylised flowers are a popular motif…

…as are birds & animals.

Brightly coloured food tins, both modern & vintage, look great in the kitchen.

Then there are tins for herbs & spices…

…and favourite recipes.

And what’s better than a lovely vintage cake tin next to the kettle?

especially if it’s got home-made cake inside!!

We always like to have a few vintage tins on the H is for Home website. They’ve proven very popular- click on the link to see our current selection.

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