The Apothecary Shop...: Vintage French Wine Crate....

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Vintage French Wine Crate....

Oh how I love flea market season....to find an old , well used treasure is so much more exciting than buying new..don't you think?

Like this old french wine crate I spotted last weekend...I was afraid it was going to be out of my budget but for $20 I knew it was MINE !!!!

For now it holds some of my favorite linens and tea towels on the island..but I can picture it full of many things...flowers...spices....herbs...bottles....

Whatever it holds I love it.....hope your day is filled with things that make you happy!

23 comments:

Amy Kinser said...: Beautiful crate! Love it, Chrissy.; May 22, 2012 at 8:02 AM
Kelly said...: I agree. That piece is very versatile! I love the words on it and the richness of the wood.; May 22, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...: OHHHH!! Lucky you! I love your tall pitcher too!; May 22, 2012 at 9:35 AM
Pura Vida said...: ooo I spy that tiny touch of lavender!; May 22, 2012 at 9:40 AM
Tinas bo said...: Beautiful!!!

hugs Tina; May 22, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Jeanne Henriques said...: I would say it is a great find Chrissy. I have a similar box, but not early as lovely. It has held everything over the past 20 years, I never tire of it. Enjoy yours!
Jeanne xx

PS...many thanks for stopping by my blog today, I appreciate your comment! :); May 22, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...: Fabulous find and the price is unreal. Great vignette. Hugs, Marty; May 22, 2012 at 2:47 PM
June said...: I so agree Chrissy. Old always trumps new for me too!!!! I love your wine crate!
sending hugs...; May 22, 2012 at 3:33 PM
Anonymous said...: ooohhh! It's perfect! We don't really have flea markets here so I'm always jealous when I see all the neat things people find.

Happy Spring!
Sarah xo; May 22, 2012 at 5:47 PM
Laura @ 52 FLEA said...: I can see many beautiful vignettes in our future with that French wine crate...wonderful find Chrissy! :); May 22, 2012 at 6:02 PM
Kate said...: So very wonderful indeed Chrissy you never disappoint us! Great photos of inspiration

xoxo
Kate; May 22, 2012 at 6:51 PM
sweetpea said...: chrissy, thank you so much for the comment you left me. you are just the sweetest and you,too,have amazing taste! hugs.

shelley; May 22, 2012 at 7:41 PM
bj said...: {{{{{ SEA }}}}}, so glad to see you. It is always like an old friend stopping in to have a cup of tea or coffee when you come visiting. :))

This crate is about as awesome as you can get. It was MADE to be in your lovely home....looks just like you. The photos are magazine worthy...needs to be in a beautiful french magazine.
Hope your day is sooo good.
xo bj; May 23, 2012 at 4:37 AM
Andrea said...: very cool piece...great find!; May 23, 2012 at 1:50 PM
ParisMarket&Brocante said...: Love the crate! and with the lavender - its just perfect.; May 24, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...: Can't wait to see how you play around with this wonderful old crate!; May 24, 2012 at 3:22 PM
Sandi said...: Always love to view your vintage french goodness!! I can almost smell that soap...:)
Blessings~; May 25, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Tricia said...: That crate's a beauty. Love that pitcher too :); May 28, 2012 at 7:55 AM
La Brocanteuse said...: Lovely images and truly inspiring. thank you for sharing.
love to you from South Africa Colette; May 28, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Anne Marie said...: hi Chrissy!! That crate will be moved in so many places I'm sure...I use my French champagne crate currently in the entry to hold a few light blankets for those chilly evenings (or so I wish :)

xo+blessings,
Anne Marie
p.s. beautiful Madonna by the way; May 29, 2012 at 4:47 AM
Faded Plains said...: I love that crate...but I also love the pitchers and soap...it's all so pretty.; May 29, 2012 at 11:16 AM
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...: OMG I'll take one of everything!!! Beautiful!; June 14, 2012 at 5:07 PM
Linda said...: Oh I love the crate. I'm your newest follower.I'm also an Canadian gal.; July 4, 2012 at 5:11 PM