As I was straightening up my closet, I found my mom's vintage perfume bottles. Oh just getting them out, and the smell of the light perfume scent remaining in them...well it just makes me feel like I am looking at then with mom here with me.
I love how when she left us, she had everything somewhat organized. The box was noted, and the bottles were all together and wrapped in tissue....
I am sure I will find a way to display them, for now I am just enjoying them. I have some favorites like this very art deco one...
And this blue one is just so lovely...
And this crystal type one with the "wow" big flower stopper...those were the days!
It makes me think of Hollywood in the old days, and those great old Hollywood movie classics...
And this last picture just screams Art Deco period of 30's and 40's...at least to me it does...
The last bottle is the one that she had on her dresser when she left us, and though not vintage, very special...
Thanks for taking the time to reminisce with me today!
And welcome new blogger friends from "Grow Your Blog" I will come visit you too!
Jan
Also linking to:
Three Mango Seeds
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Tweak It Tuesday
Primp Your Stuff
Wow Us Wednesdays
Cottage Style Party
Share Your Cup Thursday
Also linking to:
Three Mango Seeds
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Tweak It Tuesday
Primp Your Stuff
Wow Us Wednesdays
Cottage Style Party
Share Your Cup Thursday
27 comments:
Hi Jan,
Your vintage perfume bottles are gorgeous. It is so nice to meet you. Your blog is lovely. I'm still making my way through visiting everyone from Vicki's Grow Your Blog party. I hope you will stop by to say hello.
So pretty! I especially like the one with the tall stopper with a flower on top. I love pulling stuff like that out from time to time and looking through them. The smell really can take you back in time.
Jan, so nice to "meet" you today! Issaquah is just around the corner, and your looks like she was a great inspiration! Nancy =)
Hi Jan! I remember that my mom used to keep those Avon bottles that were so popular back in the 1960s. I don't know what happened to them. I don't know if they would be considered "vintage." Look like you have a very nice collection.
I love perfume bottles! OMG thank you for sharing them...They are gorgeous and I love the art deco ones! Those just have to stay out to admire
Carol
Hi, Jan! Nice to meet you! Thanks for stopping by my blog and following me! I am now one of your newest followers also. I absolutely adore your vintage perfume bottles they are lovely! You have a great week! Kelly xoxo
This post made me quite teary - my mother died when I was three and there was one of these bottles left on the dresser in my dad's room for my whole childhood. It was never talked about and only now do I understand what it was doing there! (I have my decd mother-in-laws in my cloakroom) x
That is an amazing collection of perfume bottles. How nice to haveso many nice things to remind you of your mom. I have a box of my mom's costume jewelry and every time I open it her scent flows from the box. Thank you so much for sharing. Patti@OldThingsNew
Such a beautiful collection your Mother left you and I know you treasure them so. They are lovely. take care, Darlene
I think it is lovely that you have started this blog in your mother's memory. Sounds like she lived a beautiful life doing what she loved. That is a very pretty collection of perfume bottles. Especially the one with the flower stopper. Wow! Thanks for stopping by my corner of the world. Have a great day. Tammy
Jan,
thanks you for stoping by my blog! I absolutely LOVE your Mother's perfume bottle collection...It reminds me of my own Mother's perfumes and bottles....Such a sweet memory for you of your mother....I also had a hard time releasing many of my Mother's things....I still, after four years, find myself saying...It's okay that you didn't keep that, you can't keep everything....but my heart is still wishing I had taken a million pictures at least! I however have more siblings and most of us took home quite a bit. And ther are a few things I hav eto try really hard to not mourn....but I still do on occasion...ah well, I still have the memories of the items and mostly importantly, memories of my mother....
Hugs to you, while your heart is warmed as you reminisce...
Hearts,
Betsy
My Mother was also born in 1923!!!
Betsy
And I also live in Washington State and I am following your blog! so much fun!
Betsy
What a sweet post! And what a treasure your mother was to know that someday someone would be gently looking through the things that gave her such pleasure while on earth. My favorite perfume bottle is the blue one. I love its squat shape detailed with the cut glass! I am your newest follower!
Hello Gloria,
What a delightful blog. I enjoyed reading about how the name 'The Pink Geranium' came into being too.
The perfume bottles are so beautiful and I can't help thinking what stories they might tell if only they could talk!!!
I'm your newest follower and am looking forward to catching up with you regularly.
Have fun with the blog hopping :D
Neesie ♥
It really is a wonderful collection. The size and shapes really do show a lot of history of design. It is great to see them all out on the circular mat. I remember that some women had mirrored trays or circles of glass to set their scented bottles on top of the dresser or vanity.
Your perfume bottles are amazing! What a beautiful collection and nice memories.
Have a wonderful week!
sandy @ Hob Nobbers
Hi Jan, this is double n Jann. Anyone with such a great name can't be half bad. lol! Seriously, I love your sweet bottle collection! The fact that they were your dear mothers make them even more special. One day I was tending my little 3 yr. old granddaughter. I put some old perfume on her and showed her how you do it. Her dad picked her up after work. Later I got a text from my daughter saying, "Mom, Saydee smells like grandma" Oh how it made me smile. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup. Now following you.
hugs,
Jann
Hi Jan,
just hopping back to let you know that I will be featuring you at Share Your Cup.
hugs,
Jann
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Hi,
I found your blog at Vicki's party GYB.
Absolutely interesting blog that I will be visiting again.
Greetings,
/CC girl
This is a very beautiful collection of perfume bottles! The designs are so detailed and elegant! Now I want to collect perfume bottles too!
Rob Feckler
Very precious perfume bottles.
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