“1. a bundle or parcel. 2. that in which anything is packed, as a case, crate, etc. 5. to put into wrappings or a container.” – ‘Package, packaging’ from the Macquarie Dictionary, 2nd Edition, 1981
Do you remember when I let it slip that I have a thing for packaging? Mmn, yep, still have it and lately I feel like I’m being bombarded with even more wonderful examples of it, everywhere. At home, at the markets, at the vide-greniers (the village garage sales – something I must absolutely tell you about soon), at friends’ houses, in the guise of gifts from friends… everywhere.
Colours, texts, fonts, old, new, shabby or shiny… I can’t get enough of it – and if there’s a text or a word here or there in French, even better! It’s amazing how much you can improve your vocabulary just reading the fine print! (and probably a lot more educational than my dippings into, shock, horror – Voici).
At the moment I’m getting a buzz out of OLD packaging and the eg’s here are from either home (my mother-in-law is a great help here) – or from stands in the markets and vide-greniers. I understand why people start up businesses selling this stuff – there are crazy people out there, like me, who love it! But a lot of it can be quite expensive so I’m happy to admire it and ask permission to take a photo or two. Yes, I think I am mad!
So here’s a second instalment of boxes, tins, bottles I’ve seen here in France lately. I should add however, that not all these products are French. Some come from next door in Spain (thanks to Vincent who is aware of my condition) or further afar. But they seemed too lovely to leave out.
I hope you enjoy them!
“Women often change, Mad are those who trust them. Only this Pineau remains faithful to his King.”
Merci Vinnie.
But it went back home with V.
You try it!
Certainly didn’t need this, but I fell in love with the radio-controlled VW at the vide-grenier. It is the sedan version of my very first car, a Type 3 station wagon that I called ‘Fritz’. The price was extremely high. But the man was kind enough to let me take the photo.
The Vigneron's Wife 
Quite a lot of the photos haven’t come through…..
Thanks for letting me know P. I just checked my computer and they are coming up ok. Could it be the connection?
Love it 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
I recognize the addiction. My three square meter kitchen is also pulling out of cans I bought just for the packaging. A few from the flea market, most from the Asian supermarket or the Maroccan grocery shop around the corner.
Love the Offenbach LP cover ( do you know this one: http://blog.tastebuds.fm/worst-album-covers-of-all-time/ )
Hi Marilyne,
Thanks for that – I feel less crazy! My mum used to have loads of collections around the kitchen and living room and I remember how much I use to just sit and stare! It was so lovely.
And thanks for that album list… wow, simply mad!!!