I found this toolbox at an antique mall not far from here. I fell in love with it as soon as I laid eyes on it.
I love the dark farmish green color and general rustiness of it. It will be great to put in my office to organize more of my junk.
When I got it home I realized that it was the same color as my tool caddy that I bought last year at the Rural Society Antique And Garden Show in Mount Vernon, Ohio and featured in my Winter Front Porch post. That green must be a popular color for the farm crowd.
It was like they were separated at birth.
And then one of them ate a whole lot of meat and potatoes and got a lot bigger than the other one and then they were one of those sets of twins that no one can believe are actually twins.
Yeah, like that.
Pamela
I love that piece so much!! Thanx for linking up to THT!
Laurel@chippingwithcharm
I love a story with a "happy ending" 🙂 Laurel
Ann
I love that green color. Especially when it's all chippy. Such great toolboxes.
~ Liz ~
I fell in love with that tool box too, as soon as I saw your link at Coastal Charm. I knew I would click and swoon. Be still my heart! That is a keeper right there. Love. It! And the little Winter scene makes me long for something even somewhat resembling cool air to blow this way. So sweet!
Liz
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
LOVE them...the green color is so great...you can use it all year!
Robin
Great find, I'm loving it. You can never go wrong picking up a little battered metal toolboxes. They are like a little black dress for home decor nuts like me.
Sue
I think they are kissing cousins, Pam! LOL
Joanne Noragon
A handsome set!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Funny girl. Thank goodness they've found each other again!
Great old box. You could always do repair work on the side. (Remember "Hank" on Green Acres?)
Kim K.
I just love happy endings. It was meant to be! I'm still anxious to see that office.
andrea@townandprairie
Uncanny! Are they from the same manufacturer? They DO look like a set! I love the metal clasps on the box...you never see those anymore.
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures
Sounds like a true story to me. I'm so happy they found each other again, even though you had a whole lot to do with it. Love them both!
Sherry@Back2Vintage
You have such a 'colorful' imagination! Love the toolboxs!!!
Linda@Coastal Charm
Charming toolbox you have here. Hope to see him at NTT on Monday:)
Blessings,
Linda
Nancy @ The Headmistress
Love the COLOR!! I have a similar old metal box in the basement; would love to paint it! Thanks for the inspiration!
Nancy
Amy Burzese
Love that toolbox! I buy them too. I don't know why, but they are sooo cool.