While in a recent trip to Denver, Colorado to attend a mountain top wedding, we stayed over night in a little town called Frisco. We didn’t have lots of spare time to shop, but we did mange to get out and “stretch our legs” for a bit. During our walk down Main Street, we went into a shop called “JUNK-TIQUE, INC.”
I was taking in all the fun Rocky Mountain gifts they offered wondering if I would find some small treasure to bring home from our trip, when my eyes fell upon a little round, white tin wearing a sign that read – “Free Buttons” I was instantly focused. I picked up the tin and fingered through the offerings. There were black, golden, brown, pearl and metal buttons – even a few vintage spools of thread were in there too! I just couldn’t put the tin down.
But, they couldn’t really mean all of this was free…could they? Indeed they did! The sales associate came up to me and asked me if I was taking the buttons home. I think I nodded yes, as I clutched the tin. The woman said she was glad to see the buttons going home with someone who obviously loved buttons! She then put the tin and all it’s contents into a shopping bag and wished me a good day and a safe trip home as she handed me my treasure.
We went along to the wedding; it was beautiful and unique to the couple. A truly once in a lifetime experience that I’ll never forget….. but then, I won’t soon forget the little tin of buttons and the kindness of the ladies at Junk-Tique. What a delightful and unexpected treat…
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Oh how wonderful for you!
crafter's candy . . .
When I was young and that is long ago, I use to visit my grandma during the summers. She always had a button can that my sisters and I would shift through looking for our favorite buttons. After she passed away that is the prized possession I wanted and to this day, I still have most of her buttons and have used a few on special projects.
My cousin and his family live in Frisco, CO !! Small world, not just a small town. Very pleased for your button find.
What a treat for you! Isn’t it great when something small like that can just perk up your day!
Oh Sue,
What a wonderful surprise! Junk shops are the coolest places. Your story is truly how one person’s junk is another’s treasure.
What a lovely tin of buttons, and a lovely price, too!