Again, because of "Hootchie Mama", I mean Vicky, I am posting the things I collect! Sane and Insane Things I Collect by Vicky ♥ Spring Fever™ ♥ D.
Unlike "Hootchie Mama", I tend to find all things I collect to be 'sane'! (LOL) Now, where the insanity comes in is when I return home, all excited with my new collectible(s) and I can not find a "home" in which to place my item(s). At this point, I become insane because I sometimes have to rearrange an entire area to place it! I have lost hours of sleep at night thinking where can I put 'whatever'. (Have actually gotten up and would place 'it' there just to see if that would be the place for it). My husband says I get on his nerves buying something and having no idea where I am going to place it when I get it home, so therefore, I am driving him insane too! So, this is really the only 'insane' thing with regard to my collectibles!  (HeeHee)
1.  1970's Music = I grew up in the 70's and to me this is music!! I love rock, hard rock and soul music       of this era. Listening to this music just soothes my soul!!
2.  Rose China = dinner plates, cup/saucers, - just reminds me of my grandmother's things!
3.  Blue & White Willow Ware = vases and plates - again, just reminds me of my grandmother's things!
4.  Books = old hardback Readers Digest Book, - these books are used more in my decorating because     of the vivid colors. Old children's books especially from the 1960's, - reminds my of my elementary        days in school!
5.  Birdcages = just love the styles and designs! (I have had to slow down on this one because I am        literally 'spaced' out)!
6.  Old Garden Statues/Farm Implements = just so appealing and I love the patina on these things. My      late father-in-law was actually the one who got me started in the old farm implements as yard            ornaments. Love to decorate my yard too. I am a firm believer the outside of your home says as         much about a person as the inside of your home does!!
7.  Old Ladies Handbags/Purses = I just love the styles and colors of these handbags from a different      era and again, it reminds me so much of my grandmother!
8.  Advertising signs and tin cans = Love these for their bold and vibrant colors. (Of course, the ones I      collect are reproductions,--- I could never afford the originals)!
9.  Perfume Bottles - love the colors of the glass and their unique shape and size! (So beautiful when      displayed where the sunlight can reflect on them too)!
10. Coffee Mugs = (This one really drives my husband insane) I do not know why I collect these, - I        just love the different shapes colors and they must have the 'right' feel in my hand. I do use most      of the mugs that I buy. I have dedicated an area of my kitchen cabinets for all my coffee mugs!
Collecting 'whatever' is a very intense hobby of mine, - the thrill of the hunt and then of course when I find "it", it is really a 'natural high'! I never think about where will I put it when I get it home, - somehow, I have always found a nice little area for everything!!!!!!!!!! OK all my gather friends, I like Vicky, am waiting to see your collectibles, so lists, lists, lists!!!!
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Comments: 63
Sorry~~~
You have lovely and classic taste of collecting pieces...This is a good habit and shows about a person's resposible behaviour...I do collect but the most loveliest things is to collect greeting cards, hand-written letters.
Coffee Mugs and garden statues, Yep thats me!
I also collect frogs and bird houses.
This was so much fun!
Purses and handbags-Let's just say I am a long time addict
1. Birdhouses. Had them displayed on our porch but have stopped collecting ... my family said it was getting overwhelming.
2. Vintage trinket boxes. I should post a photo!
3. Vintage sterling silver pins.
4. Sets of dishes. I have several lovely sets of dinner plates. I don't collect the matching dessert plates & bowls because I have some very pretty pressed glass I can use with anything.
5. Nutcrackers. I only bring these out at Christmas.
I love bird cages, too, but they're hard to collect because of their size. I have a really pretty one we used at our daughter's wedding. We decorated it with tulle and set it out as a receptacle for guests to drop off their wedding cards.
We're trying to downsize and only keep what we really like and what really makes us happy. I used to save everything that came my way, thinking I'd be able to use it someday. But now someday has arrived! If I don't use it, I give it away or sell it on eBay.
Now Vicky, - do not give any of us any ideas.........................LOL
my hunny has a large collection of old toys and old matchbox cars...
sooo we live in a 788 sq ft trailer, so we have just about enough room for a bed and couch... hehe... love ya girl...
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Jax - I think it is so cool to coins...........that is something I had always thought would be fun to collect. I bet you probably collect NASCAR 'stuff' too!!! :o)
I have collected original Native American items, mugs, & Precious Moment statues.
Ellie are you for real???????
not big on dishes - we're still using some of the ex-wife's I think and stuff I got from grocery store
Pots from his mother and a few I've given him for Christmas
hummm...well, I like stuff but it has to be sentimental and have a meaning - if someone gives me something that they say is ME - of course, I keep it forever because I love the thought that someone thinks of me...I love kids old timey toys and am looking for a Howdy Dooty...maybe all I collect is dust...many hugs, Phyllis. Salud.
Want to thank you for commenting on my Attitude article. I appreciate it and am glad you liked it.
Blessings on you and all your lovely collectibles.
Sherrie, - I did miss your rose dishes.............on my way to check them out now!!!
Again, thanks to each of you~~~~
but I really like to collect chicken things, cherry things,
and sunflower things.
Donna, - my husband has a friend who collect shot glasses, - they are so neat, - he has one from each state!
Cori, - I always tell myself I have no more space, but somehow I always find just enough for one more thing!!
Ellie - I have a few of those in my collection too!!!
Queen - my MIL collects roosters and chicken things too, - she loves them for their color!
& other greetings, terra-cotta clay art-pieces, ( feathers, glass bangles and miniature
glass animal pieces....... previously as was yonger )to call for insanity that's
possessive essentialy granted !!!
Growing up my grandmother served family dinners on Blue Danube china.
I will always be a book collector. I love books old and new!
Birdcages are always in style and nice decorating pieces.
GREAT LIST!!
Thanks so much for coming by and commenting, - I so much appreciate it~~~
I collect Thomas Kincade art work, Dicken's Village Collection and old dishes, utensils, and anything that catches my eye and I can display it in my home or yard.
When I was a kid my grandmother had tons and tons of stamps she gave me and there are some from all over the world. I didn't for a long time but the past couple years I save all the stamps from stuff I get in the mail.
I am a pack rat so I save everything..
Amanda - Wow, I love your collections too!!! I love glass and bottles too! Nothing like the 70's music............that was when music was music!!
Lindy - I am so glad you are a 'mugs nut' too!! LOL There really ought to be a 'Mugsaholic' group for people like us!!!!!!!!! I just may take pictures and post, that is a neat idea!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for coming by too~~
I also like:
1970's music, Rose china. I collect books and old children's books.
I also collect birdcages and vintage handbags and purses and old advertising signs. .....wow!