Bonjour, 
I was born and raised in France in the “Champagne” region. My Mother was a “couturiere” and had many beautiful tins full of pins, needles and threads, the biggest tin was the prettiest one, with colorful birds on top and full of shiny buttons. While “Maman” sat at her “Singer” sewing machine, since toys were scarce in those days, I sat next to her playing with those wonderful tins. When I became an adult, every time I would see a vintage tin, it would take me back to those wonderful YESTERYEARS, and that is when I began collecting and designing my tin collections. I am so very fortunate that my son, Nicolas, can display them in his “NICK ALAIN” showrooms in Las Vegas, NV, and in High Point, NC. I hope to see you there soon. A Bientot!!