Relegated to the guest room because they're just a bit too twee.
This charmer, which houses both a spirit bottle and plays a twinky-twonky "The last time I saw Paris" was my first. Found at a fire-brigade jumble sale in a muddy barn, I felt temporarily transported to a more glamorous world as I squelched back to the car clutching it. It's from the 1960's I think.
You can see how it might inspire a collection aye?
This stoppered glass number may be a decanter, or perhaps it came ready filled with some intoxicating liquid? I'd love to know.
This one, whilst less spectacular, was purchased in the Eiffel Tower by the hubb-ster, for me on our honeymoon. It was made in France which I like, given that most tourist-tat the world over is actually made in China. What I like most about it though was that it was given to me by the husband WHO IS MORTALLY AFRAID OF HEIGHTS, who walked up the steps to the second floor with his eyes closed just to keep me company. Bless!
This spinning top, which works brilliantly, came from a cool little shop in some backstreet of Paris. It too was Made in France and has been claimed and lost by Claud a number of times. The cat is also partial to it's spinning madness so it may not be long for this world!
And a teeny-tiny dangly brooch. Fifties maybe?
I hadn't got a new one in ages until the hubby produced this one adorning my anniversary gift last month
Bon Nuit x
I think they are wonderful and what a good man was he to do that?I have that same little brooch got it from an oppie a few months back
ReplyDeleteBon Nuit to you to Max (the only French phrase I can pronounce properly. and that's after having a French exchange student stay with us for a month 2 years ago!)
ReplyDeleteI love your Eiffel towers, especially the honeymoon one (and the story behind it too...brave husband!) x
Oh Paris is amazing - you have such a lovely, romantic story attached too which makes it even better. Whereas the Eiffel Tower was ruined for me slightly by an ill fated proposal - once I'd said no it was a tad awkward! Lol!
ReplyDeleteThe dangly charm on the brooch is gorgeous - definitely looks about 50s/early 60s!
Jem xXx
Twee? Tres magnifique, je pense! Hark at me talking French.
ReplyDeleteMeant to say before, your header is absolutely stunning. I virtually gasp in amazement every time I see it!
Bon nuit fellow ex Sheffielder!
Just saw your comment and ewww but I did laugh ewwww
ReplyDeleteJ'adore! They're not twee, they're fab xx
ReplyDeleteIts when you get one made from matchsticks we'll all say 'enough'! I love the Eiffel Tower and all the imagery it conjures up. Great collection worthy of showing off I say.
ReplyDeleteLOL luce! I did nearly get a meccano one once, stopped myself when I realised how massive it was going to be when errected!
ReplyDeleteThe header photo was taken at Lake Taupo in the North Island. I have to say NZ has many such beautiful places, its hard not to take an amazing photo x