Mid Autumn came and went and while everyone is eating moon cakes, I was more interested in the boxes!
Every year, I collect one or two boxes, mostly sent off to friends overseas because really, I am not interested in the mooncakes at all. Only in the boxes. This year, I bought 2 and so far, the box expensive ones. The mooncakes are okay, nothing so crazily nice but then, I am not a huge fan of these cakes. Have a look at the boxes!
The first one was a wooden box...
which has a metal clasp...
..that opens up to this 4 compartments! When I saw it, I just have to buy it at whatever cost. I am very sure that cost of the box is many times more than the mooncakes. Inside each little compartment, holds one mooncake and each mooncake was of a different flavour. How can I not buy this?? Too pretty :)
The second one...also red, as always for the Chinese red is associated with happy occassions. I fell in love with the box the moment I saw and it was a 'got to have it' moment....here, front view.
And at the top view. Also 4 mooncakes inside of different flavours. I gave all the mooncakes away to my mother and friends, only kept one mooncake which was given away free for the children to eat. The box stays with me.
This pink one was from last year. I keep it store small things. These boxes makes me happy !
I have been wanting to post picture of my recent trip to Pangkor Laut, not Pangkor Island but Pangkor Laut, a 5 star private island owned by YTL. Will do that soon when I sort out those hundreds of pictures, here's a peek: A favourite photo of mine from Pangkor Laut, taken just outside our water villa.
This was the villa we stayed, will blog all about it soon :)
As usual, I have so many people to visit now :)
It's so good to see your lovely post again M. Kate! I missed you!
ReplyDeleteThe boxes are awesome.I know nothing about the moon cakes, but the boxes are little treasures:)
Can't wait to see more of Pangkor Laut!
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Joo
Hi sweetie! I love the boxes! The top one is my favorite, I can see why you had to buy it :-).
ReplyDeleteThat villa looks stunning, can't wait to see inside.
Happy week!
xoxo
Those are pretty boxes and I understand how they make you happy.
ReplyDeleteI think those little boxes would be perfect to use as jewelry cases!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the photos of the resort~
Salamet!
Hello Friend M.Kate!!
ReplyDeleteLovely to feel your presence this morning at my site.
Your Moon Cake boxes are ALL beauties! I'm with you on the Moon cakes. BUT the boxes are ALL works of art. Love to you and your family.
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Constance
Love all the boxes..but I love mine the best..my treasure...It sits right next to me on a table..
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to stay..
All is going well here..Cara started college for nursing..she has a degree in language, from before..but this is something she really wants..Anyway..happy to hear from you..you know you are always in my thoughts..sending our love your way..
Carolyn..
Back on the island across the causeway, there's also a real competition among retailers for fabulous looking boxes too. Like you, I am a bigger fan of the boxes than the mooncakes but I eat a mooncake each year as it's symbolic to my special day :) . Aku mahu itu box kayu juga !!!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous boxes! I use little tins the same way. Often I put a treat into them and them forget so when I open them I am surprised to see a gorgeous button or length of ribbon, or even something edible. I hope you have as much fun with yours.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL...just beautiful... I'm in awe of these precious boxes. I wouldn't mind one of these to keep jewelry in too. ;o) Happy Days, M. Kate ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteHi dear How are you. You've got some fine boxes there I especially like the top one. The photo with the Fly? is mgic and the villa is a wonderful place to stay. Look forwards to your photos.
ReplyDeleteWow, Pangkor Laut. It is a beautiful place. I bet it was very enjoyable!
ReplyDeleteHey there M! I've missed you heaps and I'm so sorry I've not been around much lately. Just crazy busy with work and the long commute to work from home is so draining I'm braindead by evening time! Anyway, lovely post as always & I hope you and your sweet family are going great! Catch up soon! xo
ReplyDeleteWhat interesting boxes. I like them all but the first one that opens with 4 drawers is my favorite. I don't see such boxes here. Maybe I haven't been looking in the right place.
ReplyDeleteDarla
This box is so special! I actually like moon cakes and try to buy a few when they are in season but they do not come boxed as beautifully here!
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