MATCH OF THE DAY

Claire Liz

August 18, 2023

Fashion Creator living in NYC who loves to bake banana bread, thrifting, and collecting matchbooks

WHY DO YOU LIKE AND COLLECT MATCHES?

When I moved to NYC I saw that a lot of restaurants had matchbooks! I wanted to make some wall art for my apartment so I started collecting them and am now addicted to finding new cute ones. The wall art still needs to be made.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ONES AND WHY?

I found the “Claire” matchbook at a flea market right when I moved to NYC and the location in the matchbook is actually in NYC! It has since closed but it will forever be a reminder of moving to the city. I am obsessed with anything Scorpio related (guess what sign I am) so when I saw this matchbook at a flea I had to have it! I think it’s super unique and it is something very special to me.

WHEN AND HOW DO YOU LIKE TO ENJOY YOUR MATCHES?

Fun fact: I have never lit a match in my life…but I collect matchbooks so I obviously don’t use them to light my candles. Currently they are displayed in glasses on a shelf in my apartment but I eventually want to glue them all onto a canvas for my wall! I think it would be a fun way to display all my memories.