Monday, August 10, 2009

Vanity Clues

Atop her vanity a jewelry box overflows with mementos and memories; a violin pin her son gave her, a Mother pin she had given her Mom, a stain glass mirror from my friend Lisa and my favorite photo of my twin brother (on the left) and me ~tucked in the corner. Have I mentioned I love leopard?

Can a vanity top or jewelry box reveal something about a person? I think mine says I love vintage and pink, but you knew that by my blog. Nothing valuable, enjoy my baubles...
What does yours say about you?
Images: Brayton Homestead Interiors

18 comments:

Debra@CommonGround said...

Love seeing your vanity mementos. I've thought of this post also. I think it says alot about a woman's personality, just like furnishings and clothing. Your vintage pins are beautiful!
Debra

Unknown said...

Thanks Common Ground,
Always enjoy your comments and your lovely blog. You should do a vanity post- let's start a trend!
Karen

Mandi said...

beautiful :) my vanity and jewelry box(es) say im an unorganized mess and cant keep two earings together for the life of me....haha

Unknown said...

Mandi ,
thanks for the chuckle! that's the box I didn't show!
Karen

Atrio said...

I have some of my Grandmother's jewelry and it still has a slight scent of her perfume. Every time I open my jewelry box, I get a lovely reminder of her! Great blog, as always!

Anonymous said...

Mine would show a huge mixture of colour and style. It's not that I can't make my mind up, it's just that I see something good in everything.
Adele

Unknown said...

Adele- I think that shows great versatility and style!
Atrio- so wonderful for you- talk about memories!

Thank you both for sharing....
Karen

Gisele my Arbonne said...

Atrio, How nice to have a memory of your grandmother like that.
Love your display of jewelry,Karen, mine are all in closed boxes or drawers.

Embellished Bayou said...

What a fun post! It makes me want to get out my grandmother's old jewelry box and go through it.

Unknown said...

Just love everything!!! And love seeing it all together.

Unknown said...

thanks Gisele, Embellished Bayou and Lisa. So glad it sparks ideas and memories for everyone...

Lisa's RetroStyle said...

Oh my, I shudder to think! There is a pitiful, odd little broken assortment left in my jewlery boxes. I've taken to displaying my fav jewelery on my walls. I have a "pin hanging" and a grate of necklaces and earrings on the wall...not much left in my old boxes.
You've got some lovely brooches!!

Unknown said...

A pin hanging is such A wonderful idea Lisa's Retro style! thanks for sharing. Love your display ideas.
Karen

Anonymous said...

Mandi - I'm with you!:)...but this post has given me some organizational inspiration. Great idea for a post/theme Karen. How about a vanity treasury?

Unknown said...

Whimsical Pam,
I think a vanity treasury is a fab idea,let me know if you make one please.
Karen

Beach Cottage Studio said...

My jewelry box is a collage of memories from childhood, special places we have traveled to and important events. I love your soft colored pins all nestled together like best friends!
~Kristine

agnesofgod said...

I love the idea of a jewelry box as a glimpse of a personality, a person.

Jeanne said...

I had some of those odd glowing pink beads. They are so fun. Your blog is a treasure house.