Jewelry Box
For one of my baby showers, Dan’s cousin gave me the most precious, teeny, tiny baby’s ring. I immediately fell in love with it and knew it would be something that would become a treasured keepsake. So treasured I think she’s only worn it a handful of times. I know, what’s the point of her not getting to enjoy it? Well, her not swallowing it would be that point. Nonetheless, it was something special. So it deserved a special place to be kept, right? I have spent ages looking for the perfect little girl’s jewelry box. I cannot find it. I don’t want it “cutesy” or “frilly” or “princessy” or too girly. I want it simple, elegant, charming and classic. One that is as special as the tiny things it will hold. Sure, when she gets older and gets “play” jewelry, we can get one of the cutesy, frilly, princessy or too girly boxes for her dress-up stuff. But for the special items, I want something special in which to store them. (If you have any suggestions, by all means, share! My search is not over!)
After months of looking and finding nothing that even came close to fitting the bill and the jewelry adding up and really needing a home, I caved. I made her one. It is by no means the perfect “special” box but it will do for now.
Comments
Oooh, it's lovely. Did you make the actual box, or paint an unfinished one? Either way,I'm very impressed.
Posted by: Allison | July 24, 2008 12:00 PM
Just painted the box. I wish I were that crafty with wood!
Posted by: Kim | July 24, 2008 3:25 PM
I think you have found/made "the perfect box". What could be more perfect and treasured than something made by her mom,for all of her precious "treasures". Sure you may not think it's perfect. But, I would bet that someday Madeleine will think it is the most perfect jewelry box in existance!
Posted by: Grammie | July 27, 2008 10:40 AM
Nice house... ;)
Posted by: Shane | August 1, 2008 2:36 PM
I think it is adorable! Well done :)
Posted by: Jamie Tiburzi | September 5, 2008 11:48 PM