In August, I expressed my love for a vintage croquet set that I found.
Since buying the croquet set, I have only played it a few times. It's actually hard to find people who want to dress up in white ankle length dresses and tap a ball around the yard on a hot summer day, but it has proved to be a nice summer decor item for the porch.
So, when I was out at a local antique shop and caught sight of this guy out of the corner of my eye, I started to hyperventilate. Could it be? Why, yes it is. A croquet box (cue the sun shining down and the angels singing).
Now, it doesn't even come close to having the whole set inside the box, it only has a few mallet shafts.
But who cares? Look at that writing on the box!
And as far as boxes go, it is actually quite useful. The top is hinged in a way that it sort of rolls back behind the box itself.
So, it makes a perfect trough area to fill with summer plants or flower filled Ball jars or just about anything in the whole wide world.
For right now, I have it on top of my kitchen cabinets (all of you painted kitchen cabinet lovers may want to avert your eyes).
I was actually going to paint a sign and put it in this very same spot. You know, one that says EAT or maybe KITCHEN (real original ideas there, Pam). But the Croquet company's logo actually fits my style a little better.
Do you find yourself attracted to a good box? If so, is it the signage on the outside that attracts you or the box itself?
Danavee
Whoa. I just died! PERFECTION!
Pat
I SO have Croquet Box envy! And you have the perfect place to show it off while you count the dozens of ways to use it in centerpieces. So green right now!LOL
Sandie
Oh Pam. What a great find! I love a box of any kind but one with words just is over the top! It looks great on your cabinets! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Stephanie
LOVE that box and I think it looks perfect on top of your kitchen cabinets!
debbie refresh restyle
Pam, I love it! not that EAT or Kitchen wouldn't have been catchy too! It looks perfect!
Debbie
Linda@Coastal Charm
Pam,
Now that is one "cool looking box"...it looks wonderful in it's new home. Come by today, because you have been featured at NTT...please feel free to grab my starfish featured button for your blog and thank you for coming to NTT.
Blessings,
Linda
JunkStuffTreasures
Great box, great eye! What a nice addition to your room decor.
BucksCountyFolkArt
I'm attracted to any old pieces of wood and love altering them like you have here. Use it up - wear it out - make it do, or do without!!
Barbara Jean
veeery cool!!
blessings
barbara jean
Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes
Looks beautiful! I can't wait to see what it looks like in the summer! My croquet set (a wedding gift) came in an LL Bean bag! LOL!!!
Teresa
Get. Out.
I have never even heard of a croquet box. That is an amazing find, Pam! I would have snatched it up immediately, and truth be told, I'm a little jealous.
LizlovesVintage
I love it! Perfect for that space. The signage
is wonderful. Those angels... They can do wonders:)
Have a great weekend!
Yes, I have a thing for pine cones too 😉
xxx Liz
Polly
loooooove it!!
Tricia
Oh, that's a beauty! It has so many possible uses. I really love the writing on it, that would've caught my eye too.