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    Home » Thrift Store Finds

    Croquet Box Anyone?

    Published by Pam Kessler | 292 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. - 30 Comments

    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.

    Close up of a croquet set.

    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).

    Vintage Eclipse Croquet box.

    Now, it doesn't even come close to having the whole set inside the box, it only has a few mallet shafts.

    Sticks inside croquet box.

    But who cares? Look at that writing on the box!

    Typography on vintage croquet 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.

    Vintage wooden croquet box.

    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).

    Old croquet box setting on top of kitchen cabinets.

    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?

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    1. Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes

      January 21, 2012 at 8:19 am

      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!!!

      Reply
    2. Barbara Jean

      January 21, 2012 at 9:49 pm

      veeery cool!!

      blessings
      barbara jean

      Reply
    3. BucksCountyFolkArt

      January 22, 2012 at 9:26 am

      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!!

      Reply
    4. JunkStuffTreasures

      January 22, 2012 at 11:43 am

      Great box, great eye! What a nice addition to your room decor.

      Reply
    5. [email protected] Charm

      January 23, 2012 at 1:55 pm

      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

      Reply
    6. debbie refresh restyle

      January 23, 2012 at 10:35 pm

      Pam, I love it! not that EAT or Kitchen wouldn't have been catchy too! It looks perfect!
      Debbie

      Reply
    7. Stephanie

      January 23, 2012 at 11:18 pm

      LOVE that box and I think it looks perfect on top of your kitchen cabinets!

      Reply
    8. Sandie

      January 24, 2012 at 8:14 am

      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!

      Reply
    9. Pat

      January 24, 2012 at 10:31 am

      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

      Reply
    10. Danavee

      December 31, 2012 at 4:28 pm

      Whoa. I just died! PERFECTION!

      Reply
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