Was it the master key to an entire elementary school where the janitor would hide in the water heater room, and secretly paint masterpieces? Perhaps it was a key to huge abandoned mansion down in the south, waiting for someone to come find it? What if it's a key to a 1950's classic that's now overgrown with weeds and wrapped up in rose vines? Or a key to a chest full of treasures?!
One may never know, but it's fun to guess! When my sister and I went to that antique show last weekend, we found some amazing vintage keys. Lydia immediately started brainstorming on fun ways to use them. Surprisingly enough, when I was shopping on Etsy the other day, I ran across a woman who made them into handbags! Combined with leather, they make for a really rich product. Her storefront is called Urban Heirlooms. I was going to ask her a few questions, but Etsy just featured her - Etsy's Interview. However, I did contact her, and she said I could rave all I want! So I am!
She tells a story, just like the ones I made up about the old keys. That's why I like her so much! She says, "If this were a storefront, it would be on a sunny, tree-lined street behind plate glass windows, with a wooden swing in front trailing sweet honeysuckle vines. Ella Fitzgerald would be singing from the Cole Porter Songbook, and I'd offer you a glass of sweet tea."
I've never thought about how online storefronts lose this sense of ambiance. Maybe it's funner just to imagine, and make up your own story?
7 comments:
I love old keys!
You have a beautiful imagination of where the keys could belong. I love these bags mixed with old and new... They have a story to tell that leaves us guessing some elaborate story.
i wear a beautiful small vintage key on a chain around my neck, that i found at a street market in France and I love it so much more because it is unique.
These are great ideas!
-Amanda
http://meshandlace.typepad.com
Those bags with key detail/clasps! Brilliant!
What a talent! I love the second bag SO much! They are delightful!!!
Oh dear, I NEED one of those bags! How special? Lovely post!
I love those bags...!!
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