brass & glass
Growing up, my mom had this glass case full of little cat figurines (just like the ones on the bottom right up there) that were my grandma’s when she was alive. I was endlessly fascinated by the case, and my mom would sometimes let me take all the cats out and rearrange them (I know, exciting.) I think I loved it because I felt like it was the only “fancy” special thing we owned like that because my mom was not a knickknack person whatsoever, she only had it for sentimental reasons. Recently I asked my mom if I could have it, and she informed me that the cats were all mine, but my brother and I had smashed the case at one point rough-housing years and years ago – a “this is why we can’t have nice things” moment, no doubt. Damn, stupid kids. Now I need to find a case for the little guys. I have a feeling this is one knickknack display a certain boy I know is going to make me keep in my studio…
hello victory – polka dot home
covenant garden vintage – in times past
January 18th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Oh I so remember those cases! I had one to hold my little crystal figurines. Like the little crystal fish. Or the little crystal oyster with a pearl glued onto it. Man did I love those things…
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January 19th, 2010 at 12:37 am
i accidentally destroyed mine when i was younger too! and i just found it (broken…i was a weird child who kept EVERYTHING) again and lamented how very klutzy i was when i was young. *sigh*
i didn't even think anyone else would know what those kinds of cases are, so i'm glad i'm not alone!
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January 19th, 2010 at 2:16 am
i had one of these cases as a kid too :) my mom filled them with small animal figures too called la mogue's or something.
love your blog, take care.
martel
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January 19th, 2010 at 2:35 am
Thanks for including Hello Victory!
I was so happy to see this :)
Your little story made me laugh. My brother and I have broken many a things my mom told us specifically not to touch.Kids…
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January 20th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
ok, so… i am OBSESSED WITH BRASS AND GLASS. i've been searching for the perfect coffee table and cannot seem to find one that is decently priced!
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