Up In Smoke

SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and may complicate pregnancy. Ok now that that is out of the way, let's look at some amazing collectables that came out of the culture of smoking. 

Part of this smoking culture from around the world was the creation of fashionable accessories which are now highly sought after. 

After Patti introduced me to the blog world, I was a blog voyeur for quite awhile. I ran across a blog where gorgeous cigarette cases were highlighted. Falling in love with silver cigarette cases was a natural attraction for me. The author of the post said that photographs would look great in these cases. That was my OMG moment. I would give my eye teeth, as they say, to find that blog again and thank that person for introducing me to cigarette cases. So let me introduce you to a few of mine. Let's see what they look like individually.

I collect silver cigarette cases from all over the world. I think they are fascinating. Oh and don't they make awesome picture frames? That blogger was absolutely right. By the way, meet my little prince. 

I love the corners on this German silver cigarette case.

Using silver cigarette cases as picture frames is ideal because they are quite versatile. As you can see, you can use them portrait or landscape. These Halloween photos are perfect in this vintage English cigarette case.

I fell in love with this enameled cigarette case by the Saart Brothers because it perfectly compliments my mother's jewelry box. She received this beautiful jewelry box from Asia when she was in junior high school. 

So I keep one of my favorite photos of my mom inside this beautiful cigarette case.

This cigarette case has an amazing scene of a beautiful temple on the cover which is the perfect accent to the photo of my little prince and me.

This very small cigarette case hails from England and is the perfect size for this small picture of my mother as a little girl. It compliments the platinum embossed vintage plate that I picked up from a wonderful gal named Linda, on my way to the Florida Keys.  Linda works at one of Pat's and my favorite antique stores called Jacobsen's Antiques and Collectibles. Click here and give them a call.  They will give anyone who mentions Ivy and Elephants a 10% discount. They never disappoint.

According to dear Uncle Paul, smoking a pipe was something a gentleman would commonly do. When he use to smoke, he would often stop by the Dunhill shop on Duke Street in London in pursuit of a fancy new pipe, cigar, or lighter. This is his cigar stand. He said it held a pipe for each of the seven days of the week. 

The shop that Uncle Paul use to frequent was opened in London in 1907 by Alfred Dunhill on Duke Street. In the 1920s Mr. Dunhill introduced, to the world, the then revolutionary lighter that allowed you to light it with one-hand. Flick and it was lit. This is a feature we take for granted today.

This is one of the first Dunhill lighters Uncle Paul treated himself to as a very young man. 

This vintage solid gold Dunhill lighter is Uncle Paul's favorite. Dunhill's are considered the cream of the lighter crop for collectors.

Uncle Paul's table top cigar humidor, from Jamaica, has beautiful inlaid wood. Look closely at the top and you will see the silhouette of the island of Jamaica. Now if he could just find the key to get those fine cigars out of there.

Speaking of silver, this silver cigarette box, with its patina, is simply beautiful. As you will learn, I have a thing for boxes. They say, "Guess what's inside"?

I love little silver boxes so picking up this cute little antique silver matchbox cover was a perfect fit. 

Collecting Cigar boxes are also alot of fun. Each brand is a piece of art work in and of itself. In fact, haven't you seen the beautiful purses that are being made from these amazing cedar boxes? This particular cigar box came from the Domincan Republic. 

These beautiful boxes are a great place to store wonderful pictures.  

Patti brings us this beautiful humidor from the early 1900's. It was used to store cigars, cigarettes, and pipe tobacco at ideal temperatures. 

Unlike the table top humidor from Jamaica, this floor model is carved as a piece of furniture and is tin lined to keep in moisture.

Is there anything that you collect as a result of a blog you ran across and fell in love with? 

Be an angel and stop back by next week for "Angels Among Us".

Patti & Paula

This week we are partying with the following fine folks:

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Making The World Cuter Monday @ Making The World Cuter

Making Monday Marvelous @ C.R.A.F.T.

Mingle Monday @ Add a Pinch
Show Off Your Cottage Monday @ The House in the Roses

Debbiedoos Newbie Party @ Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing
Mosaic Monday @ Little Red House

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Club G.W. @ Charm Bracelet Diva
It's Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Talent Tuesday @ Vintage Wanna Bee

Time to Shine @ A Diamond in the Stuff

Anything Goes @ Type A

Twice Owned Tuesday @ Creating a House of Grace
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time Interiors
Market Your Biz Blog Party @ Homemaker on a Dime
Table Top Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Fall Into Fall @ DIY by Design

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Linking Party @ Passionately Artistic

Whatever You Want Wednesday @ Free Pretty Things For You

Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ Primp

Wednesday Link Party @ Very Merry Vintage Style

WLWW Link-Up Party @ Women Living Well

Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design

Works for Me Wednesday @ We are THAT Family

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours

Time Travel Thursday @ The Brambleberry Cottage

Vintage Thingie Thursday @ The Coloradolady

Pearls and Lace Thursday @ Faith, Grace, and Crafts

Pin'Inspirational Thursday @ The ArtsyGirl Connection

Thrifty Things Friday @ The Thrifty Groove

Farmhouse Friday @ LaurieAnna's Vintage Home

Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Features & Simply Creations @ Simple Home Life
Friday Flair @ Whipper Berry
Hookin Up With HOH @ House of the Hepworths
Tuesday Link Party @ A Bowl Full of Lemons
Simply Link @ Simply Designing

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Inspiration Friday @ At The Picket Fence

Potpourri Party @ 2805

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating

Simply Link Party @ Simply Designing
Living. Life. Large @ Post Road Vintage

Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Saturday Show Off @ The Rosegarden in Malevik
Weekend Wander @ While He Was Napping

Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Seasonal Sunday @ The Tablescaper
Sunday Best Link Party @ My 1929 Charmer
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home