So you must be bursting with anticipation: what on earth did I get my mannie for Christmas? Several things, among them this 'gift of thrift' that I felt sure applied to his life as a pilot who travels around all the time.
It's a retro leather traveling case. Looks like it's never been used!
The case, and all the utensils in it, have "Made in Western Germany" stamped or engraved on them.
I think I may have been more thrilled about the gift than my man! I love the chrome-covered tops on the brush, toothpaste and soap holders. So sleek. So retro!
Just look at this brush. I mean, isn't it the absolute top banana?
And this razor and brush? How absolutely darling!
There was a second case, also made in Germany, that looked as though it was used, but I bought it and cleaned it up and gave it to my sweetie pie with the other one. Both were found at a thrift shop.
I just loved the sense of history and the quality, and the fact that the kits tied in however loosely to my man's life. He could use them or not - and if it appears that he's not getting any value out of them, well, I'll take 'em back!!
My little thrifting ways, btw, inspired my mannie to buy ME a little thrift gift for x-mas - his first ever!! It was a second-hand book. I think he was pretty pleased with himself. As was I!
I've seen these before, years ago my Dad had a similar looking kit from England. They have everything so compact and looking neat and tidy.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping your mannie loved it.
What did you receive? We all want to know, so spill the beans.
Excellent pick, GQ, and I happen to know a thing or two about gifting :)! Love the elegance of the cases and its contents. I think brushes are an absolute must yet not many people own them these days! Surely your mannie will put them to good use. Best for 2011 and yes, I too would like to know about your new book!
ReplyDeleteThe Witch, my mannie was very good to me for Christmas! The thrift gift was a Dan Brown paperback and my man was so proud of it as it was his first ever purchased thrift gift. He was just so darn cute about it!
ReplyDeleteThanks PSFDP, that means a lot coming from a gifting expert. It was cute that we both did thrift gifts. Of course we bought eachother new gifties too but I so love that my man embraced my philosophy a wee bit! The thrift book was Angels and Demons and the new book, which I'm currently reading, is the third installment of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series, very readable so far!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh! The mystery is revealed. Very cute! And your right, its functioning too. The second one is very aesthetically pleasing. If he doesn't use them- you should!
ReplyDeleteWell, Gen_ifer, he left them here as his suitcase was so full, so I may commandeer one! I think I like em wayy more than he does!
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