Apologies for the light posting — we had a medical emergency over the weekend and while everything is okay, it has been a scary couple of days.
My mom is visiting to help out and noticed one of my favorite things — a decorative matchbox given to me last year by C for christmas. I love that it elevates the act of using matches into something beautiful. My favorite sort of design is always practical in someway. Or maybe I’m interested in elevating the everyday object into something beautiful or that nourishes the spirit. Also, I’m something of a miniatures nut (see dollhouses here, re-ment here and mini rooms here). My mother fell in love with my matches (see first image below) and insisted that I do a round-up here on decorative matches.
PS I looked for a online site that sells these and couldn’t source them in the US. The artist is Erkers Marie Persson and the manufacturer appears to be Sverigealmanackan.
via always cool Curiosity Shoppe
via iomoi.com
As I searched for matches to post I was surprised there aren’t more on the market. Any cool finds I missed?
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These are so cute! I want them!
Hey, your favourite matchbox looks like it’s got a Swedish painting on it? I really like it too. The old-fashioned prints are so pretty too. You should make some yourself!
Oh, just realised I missed the first bit of that post – hope everything is ok with the medical emergency! Scary when stuff happens, life suddenly feels real doesn’t it…
i wonder if you can buy the strike strips? it would be fun to make these. i’m going to look into it and when i make some i will send you one! happy thursday, i’m glad things are better now.
Hi Abbey,
Just discovered your blog via decor 8 and I love it! Am going to link you on Kstyle right now. Drop on by when you get a chance. I think you will enjoy, k
i LOVE the pyramid shaped matchboxes. i’ve never seen anything like it…
Cool- I love the ones with the butterflies.
Tyesha, I’d never thought of making them — such a good idea — I can’t wait to see what you come up with…. genius idea!
Caroline, thanks for the nice wishes — T. is on the mend and after a scary week it looks like he will be fine which is the best news possible!
This is great. I love all of them and can’t wait for you to find more or start making matchboxes yourself. I used to love buying little matchbox toy cars and trucks from a German lady in Harvard Square when I was little. I think the Europeans are into matchboxes more than we are with our shrink wrapped toys etc.
Check out the decorative matchboxes at http://www.stclaircreations.com. They are very unique!
Rebecca
Hello, my company Fine Spark produces a line of decorative matchbox cylinders. I invite you to have a look at them at http://www.finespark.com/match.htm They are available in independent gift and stationary shops.
Sincerely,
Deb
Found some at http://www.weekendseveryday.com/dema.html
http://www.finespark.com
Cute cylinder decorative matches. Got mine in Santa Barbara but haven’t seen them since!
http://www.finespark.com/images/preview/suite_big.jpg
We carry Fine Spark matches! They are adorable!
http://www.lbvgallery.com/shop/index.php?manufacturers_id=120
I make these too – I love making them as much as I love using them!
Oh, I forgot to leave my link: http://www.nordictouch.co.uk/products.php?Category=2
I try to make some matchboxes for all year round use and some seasonal. I will shortly be making some for Easter, but it’s a little early yet!
Great blog, it’s been bookmarked!