I have recently repurposed some decorative tins that were just sitting there "decorating" to hold some sewing supplies. A wintry-looking tins holds hand quilting supplies next to the easy chair where I quilt; a good-sized red and white ribbon candy tin holds machine supplies near my machine; an Oreo cookie tin holds my serger supplies, etc. Keeps me organized and ready to travel if need be, and it makes me smile to use the cheerful tins. What was I saving them for?