Friendship and Thank You Limoges Boxes
Friendship and thank you Limoges boxes carry the short messages that matter, painted right onto the lid. Rochard rounds and ovals say thank you, with love and forever friends, and a square light blue box thanks a host in plain words. Some boxes are meant for one particular person. A pink floral heart is addressed to my sister, a small round says Mazel Tov, and a Je T'aime heart hides a jewel heart under the lid. A Dalmatian and a cat sit together as friends, and a blue rabbit on flowers wishes good luck before a new job or a long trip.
The rest mark the milestones between holidays. Champagne in a silver bucket and a congratulations toast cover the promotion, anniversary hearts with roses and cherubs mark the years together, and a green armchair with a newspaper says happy retirement. A bride holding a Forever book suits the wedding party. Each piece is porcelain from Limoges, France, painted by hand, with a hinged lid and often a small charm inside. Leave one on a colleague's desk after a favor, and the thank you note never ends up in the recycling bin.
