I am a collector. It's in my nature. I appreciate old and worn things, throw away things, miniature things, things that tell a story, things that I can tell a story with or through, and all these things end up a part of my space. I love to scour the thrift stores, antique shows and flea markets for unusual objects. But I am lucky enough to also have friends who sometimes collect on behalf. This little numbered bottle set was given to me by Ellen, a friend and co-owner of
the^workshop in Berkeley. She said now she has a "Courtney" spot in her home of things she might find in her travels that no one would appreciate but me. I am so lucky to have such friends!
I'm not sure what I will do with these once I've put them in order. Undoubtedly fill the tiny vials with something...
We'll just have to wait and see!
I am a collector. It's in my nature. I appreciate old and worn things, throw away things, miniature things, things that tell a story, things that I can tell a story with or through, and all these things end up a part of my space. I love to scour the thrift stores, antique shows and flea markets for unusual objects. But I am lucky enough to also have friends who sometimes collect on behalf. This little numbered bottle set was given to me by Ellen, a friend and co-owner of the^workshop in Berkeley. She said now she has a "Courtney" spot in her home of things she might find in her travels that no one would appreciate but me. I am so lucky to have such friends!
I'm not sure what I will do with these once I've put them in order. Undoubtedly fill the tiny vials with something... 
We'll just have to wait and see!
3 comments:
do you drink wine? i've thought it would be so fun to take a set of little vials like that and make a "le nez du vin" inspired kit (for myself or as a gift. The aromas are listed here:
http://www.makescentsofwine.com/aromas.htm
That would be a great application!
I don't drink at all! But, that doesn't mean I couldn't still follow that idea with another food item (as I do love food). I was also thinking os some small object. We'll have to see what develops... Thanks for the link. I am most curious...
Hi Courtney, Love your blog! These are from a watchmakers cabinet. I just bought one complete so I know. can't believe you have one too! The vials are tiny pieces of art. Most of the ones I have have a teeny tiny ruby inside. Have fun with them!
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