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I am behind on submitting this one, and I have a list of good excuses but the reality is that this beat up old box just sends me for a loop each time I pull it out.
This is my fathers toolbox. The one he pulled out every time my bike seat needed raising, or the teeny tiny screw of my glasses feel out. It's the one his father gave to him when he was old enough to be mending his own bike and glasses.
When my dad died, the tools had to go. I couldn't fly home a 50 pound box of saws and hammers and it wasn't really the tools that held the memories for me.
Inside now is 63 years worth of photos, and baby teeth, of handmade father's day cards and ribbons for being the World's Greatest Grandpa. It contains his wallet, his rings, the remains of his cologne bottle and the last pair of driving gloves that still curl to the shape of his fingers.
When I open it, it's a multisensory reminder of my father.
It's my most treasured thing.
Scaled down tool tote from the Handyman Club www.handymanclub.com/projects/articletype/articleview/art.... This is a 12" long box instead of an 18" box, because my wife wanted something smaller and we are going to give the full sized one to my in-laws.
The toolbox also transforms into a work bench when it is turned upside down, providing the perfect opportunity for your builder to test his or her new skills. The toolbox comes complete with an impressive assortment of wooden tools, pretend chunky nails and screws which is perfect for any budding DIY enthusiast.
Age 36+ months
£19.99
Prada...it's not just for shoes and blouses anymore. Blog report: ayearinnewyork.com/day-61-the-fashionistas-toolbox/
here are my drawing tools of choice. usually i have a sharp razor blade in this set too, which helps sharpen the tikky eraser or make quick cuts to sheets of paper. these days i take the blade out when i travel.
pair these essentials with a small watercolor set and my loose leaf paper binder (photos forthcoming), and i'm good to go.