Vanity for Humanity

A few days ago Stephanie over at Bonjour Madame posted this. I am fascinated by this book that Claudia at The Paris Apartment is putting together. I just sent her a photo of my vanity and I thought I would share it with you.

I inherited this piece when my grandmother passed away. I have been fascinated by the vanity since I was a child and would sit at it and play dress up when I was a little girl. It was part of a set of furniture that was given to my grandparents as a wedding present. It is 67 years old and is starting to show its age. I can't seem to make myself refinish it though because all the little marks and scratches are part of the vanity's history. The lace handkerchief is from Venice, I brought it back to my grandmother when I visited the city. When she passed I got it back. There is also a small sample size Shalimar perfume bottle on the silver tray. I think I already mentioned in a previous post that it was my grandmother's signature scent. She will have been gone ten years next week. I have been thinking about her a lot lately so this is a rather timely post.

The photo in the wooden frame is my favorite photo of my grandparents. They are on a boat getting ready to go fishing. The two little paintings I found in antique shops, I like Madonna and Child art and have many pieces. I have my little Eiffel Tower collection too in addition to my makeup and skin care.