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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Up in Smoke Again

What's It Wednesday #135

Every once in a while, blog life requires a repost. In this case a partial repost from one of my favorite fall posts. 
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.  

Do you have a favorite item you have repurposed?

xoxoxo
Paula
Thanks to all of you who partied with us last week. Please link-up and join us again. Remember, it's not a party without you!

Here Are This Week's Features:
Victoria's Vintage Designs

My Thrift Store Addiction

My Shabby French Life

Locksley Lane

Olla-Podrida

Peonies and Orange Blossoms

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60 comments:

  1. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Love all the features.

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  2. My thrift store addictionSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    Thanks so much for including my steampunk pumpkin patch! I appreciate your party! Blessings, Cecilia

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  3. Judy at GoldCountryCottageSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    Paula, you have such gorgeous collections and your little prince is really a doll! Thank you for hosting and we both are sharing smoke today..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  4. ShannonSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    That is so awesome how you use them for picture frames. Very cute. Thanks for hosting.

    Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com

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  5. Helen's DecorSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Patti, your little man is precious!! What a great smile, perfect for the camera! I do like how you are using the cases for photos. Just gave me an idea for old pressed powder compacts! Anyone else remember those?

    Thanks for the nice party,
    Helen

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  6. bj September 24, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    Hi, ladies...I am totally IN LUV with those silver cases...beautiful.
    I just linked about a pot to pee in...hahaaa...

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  7. LynneSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    I love how you transformed the elegant cigarette cases into photo frames!
    Your little Prince is so VERY handsome!

    You and Patti so often transport me back to my childhood with your vintage finds and sharing your old family photos.

    Thank you for visiting 34th street!
    ~Lynne
    withLove.

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  8. Lori @ Dining DelightSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    Those are great uses for cigarette items! Much better than their original purpose. Great features too. Thanks for hosting!

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  9. Blue Creek HomeSeptember 24, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    The cigarette cases are adorable but your little prince is even more so!
    Thanks for the party.
    Rhonda

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  10. JP September 24, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    So many beautiful cases, so many adorable photos...thank you for hosting, Patti! I am so happy that you are still hosting...I've been absent for a while but I back now!
    JP

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  11. LindaSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    Thanks for the party. Your collections are amazing! Linda@Wetcreek Blog

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  12. Doreen@foxdenrdSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    I like the new use for those cigarette holders a LOT more than their intended purpose! They also remind me of a business card holder. I use to have one that looked like that.mwish I had thought of this repurposing idea!

    Thanks for hosting!

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  13. NanaDianaSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:09 PM

    Paula- Those are just marvelous old cases. Amazing and they make GREAT photo frames. Love them. xo Diana

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  14. Donna WilkesSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    I will never look at a cigarette case the same again. Thank you for reposting and the party!

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  15. Susan FreemanSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Those cases are so pretty and you found such a good way to bring them back to life! Thanks for the party Paula.

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  16. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Your collection is quite elaborate! I never would've thought to use them for pictures- great idea and far healthier! Your kids are both precious!
    Thanks for hosting!

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  17. Angelina at Petite HausSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Thanks for the feature! It's amazing that cigarettes used to have such fancy cases... Like they were a prized possession to have. I like how you use them instead!

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  18. Deborah@Green Willow PondSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    The cigarette cases are beautiful and I love the use of them as frames! Thanks for hosting the party!

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  19. Nancy's Daily DishSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    I love this idea. So clever and such a wonderful way to repurpose the cigarette cases. What a cutie pie too!

    Thanks for hosting,

    Nancy

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  20. Deanies StashSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:40 PM

    Oh wow, I love using those for photos. I would never have thought of it. Now I am going to be on the look out for some cigarette cases. Like the features this week. Have a great day. Dianne

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  21. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    That's a great way to look at two beautiful things at once - the photos, and the cases. Your little prince is adorable!

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  22. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    Beautiful family with that handsome little guy there!... and I love the cases and frames!
    Thank you so much for hosting the party again this week.
    FABBY

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  23. Crafts a la ModeSeptember 24, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    I love what you used the cigarette cases for. They are beautiful. Little man is pretty cute also!!
    Your friend, Linda

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  24. xinexSeptember 25, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    Your cigarette case collection is amazing! What a great idea to use them for photo frames. Great features too!...Christine

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  25. UnknownSeptember 25, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    Thanks for the party. I love repurposing and what a great way to repurpose those beautiful cigarette cases.

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  26. Joy@aVintageGreenSeptember 25, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    Such a pleasure to see your photos in their very vintage silver cigarette cases. Love the Halloween one and your Mom as a young girl. Treasures all.
    Joy

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  27. Jill HarrisonSeptember 25, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    I would never have thought that cigarette cases would make such lovely photo frames - what a good use for them. Have a lovely week and thanks for the invite to link up.

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  28. Karen XavierSeptember 25, 2014 at 3:03 AM

    This is a brilliant idea... they look so pretty in those cases, cool idea!

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  29. PoppySeptember 25, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    Hi Paula,

    Well isn't this ingenious! What a brilliant, (not to mention healthier), way to use cigarette cases! You've done a fabulous job of matching each one to its surrounding accessories. Family photos of loved ones are surely the best things with which to fill these lovely and ornate frames!

    Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful first week of Fall!

    Poppy

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  30. Kameel huise tussen sporeSeptember 25, 2014 at 3:24 AM

    Thanks for hosting a wonderful selection. Your dearest collections are to wonderful.
    Blessings from South Africa
    Sandra

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  31. MuscettaSeptember 25, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    Thank you for hosting. Have a nice day. Tina

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  32. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 25, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    What a grand collection of cigarette cases!! They really caught my eye and i now may also be out on the look out for tham....

    Thanks for the party!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  33. UnknownSeptember 25, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Those pictures--be still be heart!! So precious!!

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  34. Home Chic ClubSeptember 25, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Such a beautiful collections, so many adorable photos...Thank you for hosting! Have a great day!
    Hugs,
    Vesna

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  35. JulieSeptember 25, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    Your son is a doll :) I just love how you have used those cigarette cases to display special photos...beautiful! Thanks for hosting the party. Fantastic features!

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  36. Maria ElenaSeptember 25, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Thank you for the party! Have a great day. Maria

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  37. Mrs. Kelley DibbleSeptember 25, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    You have certainly piqued my interest in those beautiful cases! I love the treasures they are now. I would've never dreamed...

    Great blog!

    Hugs and happy highways,
    Kelley~

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  38. MariaSeptember 25, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    Hey Patti
    Stopping by your fabulous Party today and sending you some cheer you way! Hope you have a wonderful party! will stop by to meet some of the bloggers.
    Thanks
    Maria

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  39. ReviSeptember 25, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    You have FABULOUS collections, and a fun party! Thanks for hosting, ladies. :)

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  40. DruSeptember 25, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Beautiful collection ~ and I love all your photos vintage and new. What a treasure trove.Dru

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  41. The Summer Kitchen GirlsSeptember 25, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    these are magnificent!! love them...but even more precious are the darling pictures of your charming son....LOVE that you used these cases as picture frames...fabulous idea :)
    Hope you have a wonderful time down in the Keys!!
    Karla & Karrie

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  42. The Charm of HomeSeptember 25, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Using those to display your photos is a really neat idea! Thanks for hosting.
    Sherry

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  43. AlessandraSeptember 25, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    First of all, your little prince is very sweet. Your collection is marvellous and very fascinating.I like very much how you use them for portrait.
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  44. Kim September 25, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Wow, what a unique way to display such pretty treasures! Love it!

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  45. Sarah ~ Magnolias AtticSeptember 25, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    I tend to stay away from anything for smokers, but I may have to make an exception to that! What a clever way to use the cigarette cases -- and they are so lovely! I love that sweet photo of your little guy with the pumpkin patch sign -- I have one of my son with the exact same expression on his face! Too cute!
    Great features too! Lovin' that desk!

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  46. Lee Caroline - A World of InspirationSeptember 25, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Thank you for the link invitation, I haven't had anything worthy of my own achievement for a while but getting to grips with photography and linked some blue and white images.

    Lee :)

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  47. lynn cockrellSeptember 25, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    I am not a smoker, Paula, but those cigarette cases are gorgeous! I love the way you've used them for frames for your precious little fellow.

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  48. Celestina MarieSeptember 25, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Hi Paula, you have an amazing collection of cigarette cases. I love them holding precious pics. Your mom was so pretty and your little prince is so handsome.
    Thank you for sharing and inspiring with your collection.
    Hugs

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  49. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseSeptember 26, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    I love repurposing things and you did it in such a charming way here!

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  50. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 26, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    I never would have thought to use cigarette cases to hold pictures! What a clever reuse of these pieces.

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  51. UnknownSeptember 27, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Surely this is a site well worth seeing.

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  52. Burlap LuxeSeptember 27, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    Oh Paula, I can so see why your obsession with cigarette cases has nudged you to becoming a collector. Seeing what you have done here and how you up-styled them into picture frames you have inspired me to not turn away the next case I come across! You have fashionably used them in the best way possible, what wonderful photos to add to there charm. Thank you for the cigarette disclaimer, a strong much needed message.

    See you and Patti's beauty soon.

    Xoxo
    Dore

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  53. VillroseSeptember 28, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    Ingeniously using the great cigarette cases to photo frames! Perfect for your little Prince :-)
    I am not so clever at repurposing, so I look for ideas and inspiration in blogs.

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  54. Jeannie MarieSeptember 28, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    So nice to stop by and see you and the others who post!

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  55. Laura TurnerSeptember 28, 2014 at 6:11 PM

    I just LOVE your silver cigarette cases and what a great idea to use them as picture frames! Beautiful post. So nice to visit!
    Laura from Sunday View

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  56. Locksley LaneSeptember 30, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Thank you so much for the awesome feature! Love seeing everyone's creativity!


    Paula
    Locksley Lane

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  57. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 30, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    I don't think I have ever ran across a cigarette case, but would not have thought to use it as a picture frame. Very clever and unique! You have an amazing collection!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  58. Adorned From AboveOctober 21, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    HI Patti,
    What a cute idea for the cigarette cases. They look so pretty as frames. Thanks so much for sharing at Adorned From Above's Link Party.
    Debi

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  59. UnknownDecember 17, 2018 at 3:27 AM

    Really very attractive and creative as well. Favors and decorations arranged by my neighbor for her daughter's birthday were pretty pleasing. Best party venue was selected and I think online payment was done. Catering part was good. Drinks were soft and serves were according to the needs of all guests.

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  60. StevenHWickerDecember 21, 2018 at 1:10 AM

    Thank you for your articles that you have shared with us. Hopefully you can give the article a good benefit to us. Smoke shop

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