Showing posts with label leather. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leather. Show all posts

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Continuing with more Vintage vibes...


Did you have a wall phone when you were growing up?
We had a very heavy bakelite phone that actually gave the arm muscles a workout 
if we chatted for too long.

My father was quite strict about the telephone
 we had an egg timer with sand in it to let us know when our chat time was up.
I used to flip the timer over before all the sand ran out to extend my calls...
the main reason for limiting conversations were because we had a "party line."
A party line was a shared connection with someone else in our neighbourhood...
if they picked up their phone they could listen into our conversation and visa versa! 

Can you imagine?
There were no secrets unless we spoke in code!


~ Recently sourced ~

Vintage black patent leather Pourchet Paris handbag.
Quality leather and classic details.


Cross body bag


The company Maison Pourchet, has been in business in Paris since the early 1900's.
It is still in business today and you can find many of their classic vintage bags online.


Black and white skirt picked up at the thrift shop.

I have a small basic wardrobe that has a lot of black and white pieces 
so this will be a very versatile skirt.

White or black tops
casual or dressy.

Paired it with my distressed denim jacket 
or 
black vintage Susan Bristol dressy knit sweater...
I have numerous options.


Sparkly Vintage Canadian designed Sherman rhinestone brooch.

I have several of these brooches and add them when I feel I need a dash of bling.
Mom received several Sherman sets for Christmas from Dad.
They would usually be earrings, a bracelet and necklace...
set in a velvet box from Birks.

The sparkle was perfect with her bright and festive velvet dresses.

Vintage pieces add an extra zing to my classic neutral wardrobe.

When I am in a thrift shop I gravitate to the vintage section...
I keep an open mind
you never know what you'll find!

Good Luck and Happy Shopping.

Thank you for popping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~ 

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

French luxury items ~ My Stylish French Box

Oh be still my beating heart...
the anticipation and opening of this luxurious box is to be savoured...


I love the satin ribbon tied in a bow
the contents are hidden beneath whisper soft tissue paper


There is a folder with descriptions of the items.
Details about the makers and companies behind the products.


a beautiful leather case for my sunglasses
Paves Sonores
(I need a new one too!)


Look at this beautiful box!
Rose et Marius


inside is an enamel case with a scented pot of fig perfume
refillable too which is very handy


a story from the perfumer


it's a refreshing summery scent
one I will enjoy wearing



Hand made woven lavender wand
La Maison Franc
I plan to pop this in my lingerie drawer


a small chalk board for memos and messages
Un Esprit En Plus


a botanical print from an antique book
suitable for framing


a notebook
Les Editions Du Paon

 extra virgin olive oil spray
Nicolas Alziari

two gorgeous cushion covers from 
Charvet Editions



Thank you to Sharon and her team.
Thes boxes sell out quite quickly and you can see why they are so popular.

You can order the next box which will be delivered in November.
Simply click on the link below


Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~