Do you like vintage decor? I find it quite charming, but I wish I was better at incorporating it into a modern interior. There are, however, countless examples of perfectly integrated contemporary meets vintage decor ideas on Pinterest that inspire me to at least give it a try! Whether you’re a seasoned decorator with great taste or someone like me who is still learning how to put things together, Frankie & Albert can offer something rally fun – a personalized monthly box of one-of-a-kind vintage finds tailored to your preferences.
In my September box [carefully inspected by Luna] I received six unique items that reflect my style. I said that when decorating I usually lean toward single-toned things, because they are easy to incorporate into any interior. I also mentioned liking items made of wood, porcelain, stone, and bronze. Among vintage styles I specifically noted art deco shapes and patterns. And of course, vintage fashion magazines!
All six items were matched perfectly! The first two products I unwrapped were creamy white chalices with etched ornaments on the side. I plan to use both in the guest bathroom – one for holding multi-colored cotton balls, and the other one for Q-tips. My other ideas included using them to hold lipsticks or using them as candle holders. Pretty versatile, aren’t they?
The next item was a hefty vintage lighter, with stone base that looked almost like jade. I think it can easily be used as a beautiful paperweight! The lighter part is detachable, so if I wanted to, I could use it as a candle holder as well. I think it’s much cooler as a lighter though.
There were two bronze items in the box as well. One of them is a swan figurine with a hollow in its back, which I believe was used to store toothpicks. I’ve seen similar toothpick holders before, or I would have thought it’s a hole for candles.
Another bronze item was this pretty leaf mini-tray, that could be used to hold small accessories, like rings and earrings, or as a soap holder. Both the swan and the leaf could use some polishing, which is apparently quite easy to do, according to several DIY blogs I follow. I’ll get right on that as soon as I can find time for these projects! For now the leaf is housing one of my favorite LUSH soaps in the kitchen and the swan is resting on a shelf in the living room.
The last item was a framed cutout from a fashion magazine, which pictures a lady in a pretty white dress holding an apple. My grandma used to frame beautiful magazine pictures like that, too! I haven’t been to her place since she passed away, so this picture brought some good memories of her and reminded me of one of her little quirks that always amused me as a kid.
THE VERDICT: As you can see, each item was selected based on my preferences, the curators really worked hard to please, and succeeded.I read some slightly negative reviews about this service before, but I think the key to getting what you want is being as specific as possible, which I think I was. Don’t be afraid to mention totally random things, like your love for cats, pineapples, and aliens, because F&A just might be able to find exactly what you want! By the way, my favorite items from the box are the two chalices and the little bronze tray.
What do you think about this type of subscription service? Do you use any vintage items in your current decor?
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