☎️ A Piece of Everyday History
These telephone niches were basically the original home phone booths. Some even had built-in shelves for phone books, pencil holders, and little lights. It was the communication hub of the home.
Teenagers whispered sweet nothings after curfew.
Moms jotted grocery lists while chatting.
And everyone took turns yelling, “Tell them I’m not home!”
💚 My Vintage Makeover
Once I realized what it was, I knew I had to give it some love.
Sure, I thought about restoring it with an actual rotary phone (those can get pricey!). Instead, I found a cute reproduction phone in mint green that matched my kitchen tiles perfectly. I thrifted a tiny shelf for $5, added a faux leather notepad, and found a charming “Call Mom” sign on Etsy.
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