Buttons

Today's life skill: I taught the kids how to sew on buttons.

I have two large metal cookie tins of buttons that were my Mom's. As soon as they are opened, an indescribable smell wafts out; part metal, part plastic, part vintage, all parts wonderful, like discovering a treasure trove of possibilities. I have always loved sifting through all the colors, sizes, shapes, and it turns out M, J, D, and C loved it just as much as I hoped they would.