What: Lady Brass Knuckles.
ok fine, I know this is not a set of brass knuckles for ladies, but give me a minute
Where: Closet in a bedroom on the second floor. Also known as The Green Wood Room. Stay tuned.
As *D and I go through the house, room by room, we have been slowly and systematically cleaning out everything. But simply tossing old junk is never an option here, as valuables are hidden amongst drawers of chatchkes and old receipts. It has been a slow, laborious process – but one that we’ve come to enjoy. At least a little. For me, I get to learn more about *D’s mom. For *D, it’s a constant trip down memory lane.
So it was quite a fun night when *D called me in to the Green Wood Room to check out his latest find.
Of course I immediately thought these were brass knuckles. Wouldn’t you?
Upon further inspection, I reluctantly agreed that this was in fact a lipstick stand. Check out the guilty lipstick smear below.
And after some Googling, and Dan’s insight, I learned that this is also an eyeliner/lip liner holder.
To Keep or Sell: I will probably try to sell this lady.
While it’s definitely kooky and funny to have found – and really well made (this thing feels like solid pewter) – I am just not a big lipstick fan. On the rare occasion that I apply lipstick, I am instantly transported back in time and feel like a 5 year old sneaking into her mom’s makeup stash. I am not a lady who can pull off lipstick.
And, although *D is indulging some of my ridiculous requests for the house, I have never envisioned a vanity, cluttered with make up and other assorted cosmetic things, anywhere.
Any takers?
Oh – and we’ve named her Celeste. Seemed appropriate. So let me know if you would like to take Celeste home.
um hi, i wear lipstick. i want celeste.
Celest is truly beautiful, and would look just stunning on my vanity..xoxoxo
So cool