the simple stylist: {on my wish list} vintage edition board games

Vintage edition Monopoly, Restoration Hardware

I've been on the lookout for a Monopoly set that would fit my style--simple, unpretentious...and as much as possible, not plastic. The thing is, the only ones available here in the Philippines are the ones that come in the standard cardboard box. And that's fine, especially if you plan on collecting all the editions, but I want something more adult-looking, something that would last. I do remember seeing a box set in magazine ads in the 90's, but the gold-plated hotels, silver-plated houses and polished hardwood was a bit too chi-chi for me. I knew I had to wait for something better to come along.

Well, it's here! I couldn't believe it when I came across this one on Restoration Hardware. It's like someone took all of my ideas and put them together for me: Simple wooden box. Vintage looking hardware. Die-cast pieces. And, white board backing! (It's usually blue) This is definitely going on my Christmas wish list! Or my Birthday wish list. Or my Just Because wish list...yeah, I really want this. But then again, who doesn't love Monopoly?!

By the way, they also have vintage editions for Scrabble, Bingo, Clue, Backgammon & Chess, Mini Chess & Checkers, Poker, and Dominoes. (find them here)