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While rummaging through an old box at the back of a closet, I came across some curious objects. Thin, colorful, a little shiny... At the time, I thought they were vintage cocktail sticks or leftover Christmas garlands. You know, the kind of things you keep "just in case" but quickly forget what you need. However, as I picked them up, something intrigued me: they were made of glass, delicate, almost poetic. Orange, yellow, green... they all had a small, discreet hook. But what could they possibly be used for?
A family secret that goes back a long way
Curious, I told a family member about it: my grandfather's brother. His answer surprised me, and above all... moved me. He burst out laughing and said, as if revealing a treasure: "They're little vases for suit pockets. For buttonholes." Miniature vases? For suits? I couldn't believe my ears.
And yet, it all made sense: these thin glass tubes slipped discreetly into the top pocket of a jacket, filled with a hint of water to keep a flower fresh for an evening. Such a subtle detail, yet one of great refinement!
When a flower said it all
At the time, these accessories weren't just simple ornaments. They carried silent messages, elegant gestures. Men chose their flowers as one chooses their words: a white carnation for a wedding, a red rose for a date, a rare orchid for a trip to the theater. Everything was symbolic. A flower in the boutonniere was a wink, a discreet declaration, a sign of delicacy.
And of course, this little glass vase completed this gesture. It protected the flower, but above all, it demonstrated special care, a subtle and romantic art of living.
When style combined with soul
Today, clothing style often rhymes with speed and practicality. Jeans, a T-shirt, and off to work. But this little find made me want to slow down. To remind myself that sometimes, a simple detail can change an entire look. That elegance, true elegance, the kind that touches the heart, is hidden in the attention paid to what we don't always see.
These little flower vases are no longer used, it's true. But their memory remains. They remind me that beauty often lies in simple gestures, those we thought were forgotten.
A touch of poetry to reinvent
Today, these little vases sit proudly on my shelf, like glass treasures. Sometimes, I look at them and wonder: what if we brought a little of that poetry back into our daily lives? No need for a grand event. Just a flower, slipped into the hair, placed on a table, offered for no reason. A small gesture that costs nothing, but brings sweetness.
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