Key-spiration

There's something about keys that I'm drawn to time and time again. I must clarify, though, that my obsession is not new. It is well documented in 'Alix's Baby Book' that my first word was, in fact, key. Although I have no memory of the momentous occasion when my mouth first formed the word key, the word and symbol clearly made an impression in my mind. My recent (newly-awakened) love affair started approximately 18 months ago when I first discovered these:

Tiffany's collection of keys knocked my socks off. It was the perfect combination of cool elegance, understated beauty and timeless design. The key on the far left was featured in 'Alix's Christmas List 2009' and (thankfully) was given to me by my parents that year. I wear it often and still LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Last spring I got my first tattoo. And while I had known since 2006 that I wanted the word 'trust' somewhere in my tattoo, the key was a (relatively) last-minute decision (But, nonetheless, a great decision).  

And so, the moral of this is, I Love Keys. Here's some more key-spiration.

Beautiful necklace from ghostlovejewelry

from Bohman, flickr

Tangles Antique Skeleton Key Necklace from DreamingSquid

Key Wall Hook Solid Black, Cast Iron by FourRDesigns

Keys by Stewart Leiwakabessy

Personalized Old Fashioned Key Dessert Set for Two by happiestdaysdesign

Vintage Keys, Set of 7: Pottery Barn