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    Home » Budget Decor

    Eclectic Vintage Lunchbox Vignette

    Published by Pam Kessler | 331 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 26 Comments

    I threw together this sort of eclectic mishmash of vintage stuff last week and, since I had nothing else to blog about today, I thought I'd pimp it out to you.

    Just kidding, it's one of my favorite vignettes.

    What's more fun that a vintage lunchbox, a camera and an old camera?

     

    Eclectic vintage vignette with Kodak Duaflex camera, plaid Aladdin lunch box and rusty scale

    I used some of the stuff from my hot cocoa station from the holidays.

    Vintage inspired hot cocoa station for the holidays

    Well, I retired Santa. Since it's March and all.

    But I did use the plaid Aladdin lunch box,

    Vintage plaid Aladdin lunch box

    vintage Kodak Duaflex III camera

    Vintage Kodak Duaflex III Camera

    and glass jar.

    Vintage photo placed in a cracker jar for a unique photo frame

    The photo trapped inside the jar is of my mother when she was about ten years old.

    I didn't want the original to get damaged from the sun shining in on it, so I just scanned the original photo onto card stock and put that in the jar.

    And I brought my metal bicycle basket and scale over from holding cookbooks on my kitchen counter.

    Fall home decor with a vintage flair @ houseofhawthornes.com

    I'm pretty sure Pioneer Woman can stand up on her own.

    Nothing better than a rusty, crusty old scale in a metal basket to get the creative juices flowing.

    Vintage rusty scale

    OK, I know I haven't been real chatty these last few weeks on my blog. Or on your blogs. Or on your comments.

    I've been preoccupied with stuff around here.

    My little guy has been having some health issues. Nothing major, just additional things we deal with because he has cerebral palsy and was a preemie. But I've had my heart and head immersed in sorting those new things out.

    I don't mean to be vague as heck, but I just don't generally talk about my son on my blog and if I got into the whole story, we'd be here for six hours. At least.

    Just wanted to let you know that I'm going to take a week or so off from blogging to get things back to normal around here.

    I need a heaping dose of normal about now. See you soon.

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    1. Shabby chic Sandy

      March 26, 2014 at 1:51 am

      Somehow I missed this post--I am so glad your son is doing better.

      Reply
    2. Jane

      March 23, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Hi Pam,
      Just stopping by to say hi. Thinking of you and your family! Take care.
      Jane

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    3. must love junk

      March 23, 2014 at 10:59 am

      Cute vignette! Wishing the best to you, your son, and your family!
      Susan

      Reply
    4. Sherry@Back2Vintage

      March 21, 2014 at 10:19 am

      Hope your son is better soon....Take your time. We'll always be here. Love your vignette...will be pinning that plaid box!

      Reply
    5. Chris

      March 20, 2014 at 10:42 pm

      Hi Pam, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
      http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.ca/

      Reply
    6. The Old Parsonage

      March 19, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      You are doing what needs to be done and taking care of your little guy is number one. We'll be here waiting for you when you're ready.

      Big hugs and prayers coming your way!

      Leann

      Reply
    7. Curtains in My Tree

      March 19, 2014 at 3:15 pm

      Sorry to hear about your son's health. I understand not talking about it on your blog.
      You need an escape
      and I always like your blog posts

      Reply
    8. Http://whatmeeganmakes.com

      March 19, 2014 at 1:32 pm

      How fun! I love your taste and style! Pinned 🙂

      Reply
    9. Sheila Halterman

      March 19, 2014 at 7:04 am

      Take care of yourself, and your son, sending prayers. I love all of your very interesting posts, and they always bring a smile to my face....we appreciate you so much...we'll be here when you can come back to us..hugs.

      Reply
    10. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      March 18, 2014 at 9:30 pm

      You've got a lot on your mind right now, Pam, and I know blogging is the last thing you need to be worrying about. I hope things settle down for you and your family, and we'll still be here when you're ready to join us again. We all need a break now and then. Take care.

      Reply
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