More Treasures

I picked out the mother of pearl buttons from the old button box. These are much more my taste.

I already had some button bracelets on my to do list. These buttons would make them extra special. The only trouble is that I don't wear bracelets myself and I do love these buttons. So I'm thinking maybe a lanyard. We'll see. Meanwhile they're fun to look at. There are so many varieties and some of them show great signs of wear over years of use. I'm not much of a historian, but I'd love to know some of their stories.



Vintage Treasure

I had a fascinating hour at the Neighbourhood House this week. Somebody had donated her mother's old button box. I couldn't resist sifting through it. Amongst other things I found this:

Self-covered buttons in a white synthetic knit fabric--and an irresistably clear and polite little envelope to hold them. It's pure speculation, but wouldn't you like to imagine the garment they belonged to?