We often find these small tobacco tins in the mixed boxes we buy at auction. Usually they’re full of nails, pins, screws or tap washers. But this one contained a more colourful surprise…
…lots of old sugar lumps!
They look to date from the 1960s – someone had obviously started a little collection – quite rare survivors probably.
Some of them have lovely period graphics… very sweet!! ☺
We’ve mentioned our ever-expanding collection of vintage cookery books in previous blogs.
An offshoot of this collection consists of vintage menus.
It’s interesting to peruse the dishes on offer… in fact, it’s made us feel quite hungry writing this post.
However, it’s the period graphics, fonts & illustrations that we really look out for.
Some of the artwork is stunning – and the menus themselves are very framable.
We have menus from restaurants, bars, airlines and cruise ships.
Due to their ephemeral nature, interesting examples are quite hard to get hold of.
…but we enjoy the hunt!
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We were having our end of day glass of wine with some amazing cheese, wondering what to write for this week’s blog post… why not talk about cheese? We do love a bit of cheese in this house!
Of course you need something to store it in…
…to cut it on…
…and to serve it upon
Todmorden now has its own cheese-maker called Pextenement Cheese Co. They produce a lovely cheese called East Lee Soft – it’s absolutely perfect with crackers or oatcakes. We’re looking forward to trying the cheddar and Camembert-style cheeses they’re currently developing.
We’re quite well served with cheese retailers in our area. Special mention must go to The Cheese Place in Haworth. It’s about half an hour’s drive away, but well worth the trip. Friendly, knowledgeable owners – and great cheese.
So if we’re ever undecided as to which direction to head out… we think of those wise words from Wallace - “Gromit, that’s it… cheese… we’ll go somewhere where there’s cheese!”
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We just love 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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I want an orange fridge/freezer too! Most definitely the orange!
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