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    Home » Thrift Store Finds

    Separated At Birth

    Published by Pam Kessler | 169 words. · About 1 minute to read this article. - 16 Comments

    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.

    Old green toolbox.

    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.

    Chippy toolbox.

    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.

    Red plaid thermos and a green tool caddy used as Christmas decor on the porch.

    (I got very thirsty while taking photos for the Winter 2011-12 Porch)

    It was like they were separated at birth.
    Old green tool caddy and toolbox.

    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.

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    1. Amy Burzese

      September 23, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Love that toolbox! I buy them too. I don't know why, but they are sooo cool.

      Reply
    2. Nancy @ The Headmistress

      September 23, 2012 at 2:19 pm

      Love the COLOR!! I have a similar old metal box in the basement; would love to paint it! Thanks for the inspiration!
      Nancy

      Reply
    3. [email protected] Charm

      September 23, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      Charming toolbox you have here. Hope to see him at NTT on Monday:)

      Blessings,
      Linda

      Reply
    4. [email protected]

      September 23, 2012 at 3:52 pm

      You have such a 'colorful' imagination! Love the toolboxs!!!

      Reply
    5. [email protected] Salvaged Treasures

      September 23, 2012 at 7:51 pm

      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!

      Reply
    6. [email protected]

      September 24, 2012 at 4:54 am

      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.

      Reply
    7. Kim K.

      September 24, 2012 at 5:24 am

      I just love happy endings. It was meant to be! I'm still anxious to see that office.

      Reply
    8. Vickie @ Ranger 911

      September 24, 2012 at 6:36 am

      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?)

      Reply
    9. Joanne Noragon

      September 24, 2012 at 7:49 am

      A handsome set!

      Reply
    10. Sue

      September 24, 2012 at 8:54 am

      I think they are kissing cousins, Pam! LOL

      Reply
    11. Robin

      September 24, 2012 at 10:27 am

      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.

      Reply
    12. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      September 24, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      LOVE them...the green color is so great...you can use it all year!

      Reply
    13. ~ Liz ~

      September 24, 2012 at 7:38 pm

      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

      Reply
    14. Ann

      September 25, 2012 at 10:24 pm

      I love that green color. Especially when it's all chippy. Such great toolboxes.

      Reply
    15. [email protected]

      September 25, 2012 at 10:42 pm

      I love a story with a "happy ending" 🙂 Laurel

      Reply
    16. Pamela

      October 03, 2012 at 8:24 am

      I love that piece so much!! Thanx for linking up to THT!

      Reply

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