G'day lovelies.
Thanks for the congrats on Artful Blogging and I meant to say thanks for all the comments on the pot rack the other day and to answer a few questions – no we don't hit our heads on it, I think maybe it is higher than the photos show. And the grilled holes in the wall are air vents and yes they are open to the elements all the time and no it doesn't get cold and yes it means that coastal air comes in. The snakes, well apparently according to the Snake Rescue Man, every other house in our street is likely to have a snake living happily in the loft.
It's Sunday afternoon and I have to say it has been a wonderful day here, we spent a glorious morning down the beach while Mr Beach Cottage did a 13km 'fun run'. Where the fun in that is I'm not quite sure.
I enjoyed not doing much this afternoon – just some potting up of herbs, rocket and lettuce for a bit of home-grown at the Beach Cottage. This time, I will understand that the Australian climate means watering a whole lot more than I am used to.
So, I also had a move around in the bedroom, I wanted, and more, needed a bit more storage and, as with the kitchen pot rack, I thought I'd go up and use the space on top of the wardrobe.
I found the old vintage tackle box a while ago at the same garage sale that I got the mirror and as soon as I saw it I knew first that it was coming home with me and second how great it'd look in white. It was pretty old and grimy looking and inside for sure took a bit of cleaning, should of photographed that, sorry, 'cos it is complete with old wooden-handled tools (which I soaked) and little grooves and racks and slots for things associated, I assume with fishing, now it will hold my stuff.
This has quickly become a favourite, I love the skill in these old finds – the craftsman that made this was good, the design, the quality…all those years of use and it still holds up, the old leather strap still there, it almost speaks of the days by someone's side on the riverbank…do you get that or am I a complete nutcase?
I dunno, I feel that my generation just hasn't seen that kinda thing so much, which is why I love to find vintage things. It's all just become so throwaway…
I gave it the usual treatment (please don't email me telling me I ruined it, the way I view it, here with me it's got a new life far from landfill) – primer + semi-gloss acrylic and decided to use it to hold some memory stuff starting with lovely heart-melting cards from the kids on my birthday last week
So in this box, now lives a few special things, the cards and those items that you keep but you're not sure why…
So it's over and out for today, enjoy the rest of your weekend
blogged for Rhoda's Thrifty Finds and Susan's Met Monday, thank you lovelies!
It looks great! No e-mails from me!
I love those old boxes, so useful and they look especially perfect on top of your armoire. I don’t think you ruined them at all, I think you saved them and they are super useful! congrats on the artful blogging as well, you go girl!
Sorry I haven’t visited your beach cottage for so long — I just haven’t had much time for blogging over the summer.
I think it’s great that you pick up these old pieces and give them new life. Amazing what a couple of coats of paint can do!!
The tackle box looks great, and now you have the perfect place to save your special momentos 
Do you have a snake living happily in your loft?!?!
Kelly
Sarah…love your vintage tackle box…what a great find! Oh, those cards we get from our children…mean the world, don’t they. I save and cherish each one…they mean more to me than the gifts.
Susan
It looks wonderful & what a great idea! Another happy little treasure
Sharon
A 13k sounds fun to me since I love to run!
Eeek, snakes!
Awww, I love the idea of the fresh white tackle box holding precious treasures from the kiddos.
Loving the all white collection, so trying to soften my black furniture with things,but its not easy to do..should have picked white!! Hope this finds you well,Chrissy
I love it. Everything looks so clean and and stress free.
What a wonderful job you did on the tackle box. There is nothing like pure white to make a space open and fresh. Fabulous. Amy
oooh I could use some storage in my new smaller place. your trunk looks fabulous. I also took a peek at beach cottage tv and loved it. If you had a show I would be glued to the tube! have a lovely day.
No, Sarah, you didn’t ruin it. It’s beautiful! Carpenter Robert has an old tool box his grandfather gave him. It’s just incredible. I had him put up a pot rack thing you would hit your head on. But I have that sewing machine table kitchen island smack below it. You’d have to barrel through that mighty piece in order to hit your silly head on the pot rack!!!
Brenda
Hello Sarah – what a COOL box! I love how you’ve arranged everything on top of that fabulous cabinet. I agree with you that things aren’t made the way they used to. That’s why I too, enjoy finding old junk with its uniqueness. Sarah, you couldn’t wreck anything even if you tried it would still turn out great. All of your make-overs are amazing. Such inspiration. Oh, and happy belated Birthday, hope it was special!
Blessings,
Marie