I discovered this wonderful online shop on one of my longtime favorites, The Paris Apartment.
Paris Hotel Boutique features “vintage one-of-a-kind pieces celebrating the glitz and glamour of a bygone era.“
I have been a fan of bygone eras for as long as I can remember. And in my opinion, The Paris Hotel Boutique delivers a delightful selection of treasures from which to choose.
But mon Dieu! How could I ever decide…I have far too many favorites…
Such as…
This Vintage Italian Micromosaic Brooch that reminds me so much of the little pieces of jewelry my mom bought me when I was a kid. It’s TEENY (just 1-1/8″ by 3/4″), and the only thing I like better than treasure is TINY treasure.
This Victorian Sterling Chatelaine Dance Card. Look at the detail on it. I’ve always loved the idea of dance cards…I definitely missed out on that bygone era…
This Pair of Victorian 10K Gold Cufflinks which would look great with my theoretical French cuff button down shirts.
This Vintage Italian Art Glass Pendant Lamp. I have no idea what I’d do with it in my own house – but I could see it hanging at a landing of a staircase or in a small foyer with a high ceiling.
This Early 1900’s English 9 Carat Gold Buckle Ring looks like it transported itself directly from my childhood jewelry box. While I didn’t actually have a buckle ring, I did have a couple of buckle bracelets (not nearly as fine as this gold of course).
This 1930’s Diamond & Pearl 14 Carat Arrow Brooch would be a major splurge, but what a wonderful piece to pass down to lucky female descendants. I would make up a fabulous back story about a fictional great great aunt who wore this during her Suffragette marches (the Artemis feel is very feminist, non?) And then wait to see who caught the discrepency in eras. That smartie would definitely be the recipient in my will.
This Art Nouveau 14k Blister Pearl Watch Brooch is another little one (1-7/8″ by 3/4″). I think it’s darling.
This book, Le Nouveau Voyage de France (circa 1899) is the most beautiful color and I would love to see it in a white bookcase, displayed with other books in varying shades of blue.
AND FINALLY this little Victorian 10k Gold Signet Ring reminds me so much of my childhood. Signet rings were much coveted and typically adorned pinkie fingers. It’s hard to see the monogram on this one, so you can just pretend that it’s yours.
