This week Kate of Foxs Lane is theme queen for Pip’s meme, My Place & Yours. For this weeks theme, she chose…
This has not been an easy choice for me. I have been a collector from the beginning, rocks, stickers, and key chains as a child, moving on to 45 records and earrings (it was the 80’s and they are fab!) as a teen. In college I started collecting pictures from magazines for decorating inspiration that are all glued into black books. My love of collections even turned professional, when I worked in the department of collections at a large decorative arts museum.
My first thought was of this box of goodies that just made it’s way to my house.
Then, I thought about my vintage linens, but then what about the LuRay, but then I made my decision. My aluminum, it’s the first collection that I actively searched flea markets and antique shops for. I do have one little rule about the hunt – no ebay. I’m sure there is great stuff on there, but the seek and find is half the battle.
When the spouse and I were newly wed and living in our first place, these pitchers were on display above our kitchen cupboards. Now, as you can see, they catch dust on a shelf in the basement. It’s not that I don’t still love them, it’s just that the cottage can only have so much on display at one time.
Thanks Kate! See who else is playing this week.
and see all the people
Well, my people and my “get the mail” shoes, and a bucket of polly pockets and ponies.
A new baby girl arrived in town. I couldn’t resist making a mini cupcake hat for her, just for fun. To go along with it, I also made a vine lace cap for fancier occasions.
Now, let me start by saying I know this isn’t a pretty picture. However, magic ice cream is one of those rare things where function is more important than form.
keep your friends close and your stash closer, right?