The Green Vase

I think I can love to shop again. I rediscovered The Green Vase in Arroyo Grande, Ca. The owner Connie Cetti has an eye for interesting and vintage finds. I purchased a Vichy water glass basket holder that I am crazy about. I came home and did my homework. This is a little French basket carrier from France. Vichy water is a naturally effervescent mineral water from the famous Vichy, France. It is thought to have healing powers and people would go to the Springs to drink the healing waters. These waters would be carried in these small protective baskets. They date back to the 1880s and have Vicky etched on the glasses. Before plastic water bottles, baskets were used to protect the glass for hiking to get the precious water. What a find! I am thrilled however, I confess I bought it to carry 120 film and now I want to trek for some Vichy.

                                                                                                  

Join Connie and other vendors at Remnants of the Past, Sat., April 30, 9-4 pm. at Nipomo, Ca.