1970's Gucci Keyring

Here is a well used Gucci keyring, probably from the 1970s. The goldtone finish has all but worn away however the piece still functions and I don't mind when pretentious designer items are used and abused. I mean.. who wants a perfectly polished Gucci keyring anyway?

Pierre Cardin Playing Cards

Two decks of playing cards in their original case branded Pierre Cardin. Perfect for poker night with the girls.

Pierre Cardin Parfum

Never used, in the box Pierre Cardin parfum. Great mod packaging and since it is a parfum the fragrance has not lost it's wearability.

Pierre Cardin Backgammon Game

Unfortunately I don't have any photos of the inside of this game but it appears to have never been used. The case is a briefcase style with Pierre Cardin logo fabric and a brass logo on the leather. It still has it's hang tag. There is no branding on the inside.

80's Bijan Lucite Napkin Rings

These were probably a gift-with-purchase giveaway with some Bijan fragrance. As you know I love Lucite so I really love these elephant napkin rings, despite this unfortunate history. I have four boxes of these - which makes a 16 piece set. Can't wait to have a big dinner party and put them to use!

Caron Bellodgia

Another vintage fragrace- this one is Caron's Bellodgia. It is wrapped up in logo paper and has never been opened. I have no idea what the bottle inside looks like but am dying to find out. The fragrance Bellodgia was inspired by the town of Bellagio, which rests on the shores of Lake Como. It was originally launched in 1927.

Faberge Tigress Dusting Powder

I posted another Faberge powder a few months ago in the Woodhue scent.

Miss Dior Eau de Cologne

This package stands out to me as something a collector of designer ephemera would love. Nearly full bottle of Miss Dior Eau de Cologne in houndstooth packaging, complete with box and atomizer. Smells amazing too!

Lanvin Arpege Dusting Powder

Lanvin Arpege Talc

I found a bunch of vintage designer dusting and body powders and also some perfume. I'll post photos today and tomorrow.

This one is marked on the bottom "Arpege Talc." I'm not sure how it is different from the Arpege dusting powder I'm going to post next since they have almost identical packaging. They're fun as a pair on your vanity. Also they are both unopened.

Fun Furnishings

One of the things that has kept me so busy this past month is that I finally got a booth at Wertz Brothers. I've had the jewelry case since last April and with a booth you can build a much bigger presentation. It allows for bigger objects but requires much more attention, which I'm now learning. I'm still getting the details down but these are two of my favorite pieces from the booth. The wall chandelier up top is just incredible. I have $850 on it but it could easily be $3000 in the right place. The "trunk" is carved to resemble a tree and the bulbs are covered by crystals. It's a little bit Liberace, and that doesn't scare me. The second photos is of two very old Chinoiserie night stands. They are laquered red with hand painted gold vignettes. These are priced at $1150.

Great Gifts: Versace for Rosenthal Bottle Stopper

Found unused and in the box, this crystal bottle stopper by Versace for Rosenthal would make an excellent gift. The Medusa head is amethyst color and the stopper is clear crystal etched with the Rosenthal and Versace names.

Elegant Abalone Serving Tray

While I don't normally post non-fashion related decorative objects, I couldn't resist sharing with you a picture of this North Carolina find. Yes I'm still here and I found this beautiful abalone and resin serving tray. It has silver toned handles and a thick layer of clear resin protecting the natural abalone.

Great Gifts: Faberge Egg Dusting Powder

Loving the packaging on this Faberge Woodhue dusting bath powder. This is another lovely decorative piece. In the shape of an egg, a signature for Faberge which is known for their jeweled egg sculptures. Unopened and and complete with box, pamphlet, and pouf.

Great Gifts: Dior Swirl Bowl

This Christian Dior bowl has a subtle swirl shape and gold painted trim. It is a lovely piece that I found in it's original Dior box. This would make a great gift for the host or hostess of a holiday party since it would make the perfect serving bowl. If I were serving with this bowl I'd fill it up with Swedish Fish!

Great Gifts: Enamel Gucci Logo Paperweight

This 1970's era Gucci paperweight would make a great Christmas gift. It is remarkably heavy for it's size. The case is goldtone with a raised enamel logo in their signature red. The piece is also marked on the bottom.

Lanvin Arpege ... A Mist...

The vintage graphics of this box really turn me on! Looks designed by Alexi Brodovitch (might it have been?) My favorite part is the red band running across with the text ...A Mist... The bottle packaging is great too- the embossed logo in both the cap and the spray top. Again I'm proposing these as decorative objects although this bottle is probably full. Right now in my bathroom I have another Arpege, a Caron Bellogia boxed parfum, and a Balenciaga Le Dix. I could just stare at them all day. There's something exciting about vintage perfumes and their packaging that lacks today- any exceptions?

Lanvin Vintage My Sin

This huge old bottle of Lanvin My Sin looks great in the bathroom just as a decorative object. I love the stains and wear on the box and the simple 50's graphics. The bottle is about 7.5 inches tall and just about full. The bottle is art deco as is the original Lanvin logo which is embossed in the top of the cap. I'm selling this for $60