There is a part of me that is magpie, a maximalist who is drawn to shiny things. Well, to be perfectly accurate, magpies don’t actually collect shiny things. They’ve gotten a bad rap. Their preference is just to pick up interesting objects to examine them – kind of how I shop at Target. I, on the other hand, am what a magpie would be if the stereotypes held true. Today, I’m going to share with you some of my collections.
- Metal Objects I’ve Picked Up On the Street
- Books
- Rocks & Round Things
- Liquor That I Don’t Drink
- Vintage Door Knobs Used to Make Wine & Liquor Bottle Stoppers
- Shoes
- Scarves
- Watches & Rings
- Seaglass & Soaps
- Orchids
- Paint Brushes & Art Supplies
- Art
- Broken Hearts
- Paper
- Teacups & China
- Memories
Wow, that is some collection! I like how they’re grouped and displayed!
Thank you, ma’am. I sometimes feel like they have taken over my life.
Those are terrific things to collect! I save metal things off the street too. I like them best if I have no idea what they are for! I moved to a small house, so had to cut down on the books. Rocks for sure! The house I moved into has rocks, loads of rocks. Some pretty. Vintage door knobs are great, you have some beauties. I’ve been collecting sea glass since I was old enough not to put it in my mouth! Have you ever lived somewhere where every place you dug you came up with marbles? I save those. I assume kids lost them decades ago.
I have are rule of collecting. If I only have two of an item, it’s a coincidence. Once I get three, it’s a collection.
Thank Lisa! I love seeing what fellow collectors have. I always think I’ll do something artistic with the metal I find, but as of yet nothing has happened. I’m in a small condo and we are practically swallowed up with books. Marbles are one of my round objects I have. I love digging them up! What a prize when I find a good one. And yes, three is definitely a collection! I’m so glad you stopped by to read.
I’ve got some real old china for you if you want it… Such a diverse list, but also nostalgic and almost melancholy.
Hey, interesting catch on the nostalgic and melancholy. You’ll see that in my post for tomorrow. Lol. It’s a part of my psyche. And yes to the china! I’d be very interested.
Books, YES. I have a ridiculous number of books. Some are collector’s items but most are just sitting around waiting to be read.
I considered doing an A-to-Z around the theme of “collections” because of my own ‘magpie’ habit. Perhaps next year I will…
I am swallowed up by books! I keep getting more though I haven’t read 3/4 of what I own. There just isn’t enough time. Sounds like we have a lot in common. Where are you located in the world?