Thursday, November 13, 2008

Collections

A little eye candy for all of us today!
 
I am always amazed at what people collect. Even friends, whom I think I know well, turn up with collections I knew nothing about. I have several collections myself, though over the years I have pared everything down, keeping only what I truly enjoy. Perhaps it's more like fine tuning. It's interesting even to me, the things I'm willing to let go of, and the things I can't imagine living without. 

I find my collections bring me daily joy - probably because I am such a visual person. Color and texture are at the top of my list. When I began collecting, the main requirements were all about things that a home full of boys couldn't do too much damage to! Antique woodenware and textiles rated high because they had already been knocked around and yet still survived. And plus, I'm a big believer in using the things I collect. 

I found that I really gravitated toward vintage items. I do like new - my funkalitious lamps for example (from my "vignette" post). I get a lot of enjoyment out of mixing old and new together. But when something is vintage, you know that every mark, every crack, every faded color, has a story. I recently mentioned my love of textiles ("gratitude" post) and wooden boxes and step stools ("vignette" post)......
 
Here are a few collections that have passed the test of time and continue to give me much happiness.
Miniature, children's billiard balls are colorful and great fun to play with. I love big, chunky glass marbles too.
Ah, my vintage croquet balls....... joy and rapture! 
Your different colors, and textures, and sizes, and styles, delight me every day.
I also collect standard size vintage billiard balls - always a cheerful sight to behold.
I keep all my colorful vintage balls displayed in thick, glass jars - they look GREAT! 
Oh, antique quilts and textiles of all kinds - you comfort me with your colors, your feel, your handiwork, your warmth.
Someone spent a lot of hours creating you - I have spent a lot of hours appreciating you.
What kinds of collections to *YOU* have? I would love to hear - and so would all those who stop by. 
This is your chance to redeem yourself for not posting any comments yet - you know who you are :) 
And it will give all of you lurkers a chance to come out of the shadows and play. 

2 comments:

  1. Hi Megan!! It's Shelly's daughter, Amy!! I am not a big collector due to the fact that I have a husband who throws everything away and hates clutter. :) I have two very rambunctious boys, so when they grow a bit, maybe I will be able to throw some of my own style into our home. Right now, I can't get them to keep their hands off of anything. hehe :) I know you know how that feels. Great post!

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  2. Right now I just seem to be collecting kids...ROFL!
    But someday I want to have fun little collections like you do.

    Maybe once Aaron is done with Medical School??

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