Collections are cool. It seems like no matter what it is, if you have more than 4 or 5 of something, and you place them all together, it’s visually pleasing. My grandmother was an avid antique collector, but when I was a kid, there was nothing that I hated more than being dragged along with my mom and grandmother to musty old antique shops.
When I was 25 and living in New York, there’s nothing that I loved more than going to outdoor flea markets on weekends. I would look for the finest, or oddest, or most colorful portrait plate that I could find. I guess that’s when I technically became a collector, it all started with portrait plates.
Then it was teacups, then decorative buttons.
I really love little containers that hold colorful specimens, like spices, seeds and pigments.
I’m not a hoarder, really. If there’s something that you love to look at, and you have several of them – line them up together and see how lovely repetition can be.
Here are a couple more…
Very inspiring! Makes me want to dust off my collection of antique jingle bells and hang them on a colorful wall.
Antique jingle bells! I’d love to see those hanging on a CLAY .05 wall!
I love it Janie! Great post and inspiring photos. I realized I collect colorful pillows. I love a comfy couch and bed, and nothing better than snuggling up in a colorful and cozy warm space with your loved one, and loved pet!
Thanks Valerie- it’s good to know someone is reading the blog, sometimes I wonder…..
finally! design that says yes! put more than 3-5 of a collection! I love esp the paintbrush collection, since I own quite a few I will be certain to create my own section of my craft room wall with my tools where I can both enjoy them and choose a tool quicker! Great little blog-keep it up!