WHY DO I COLLECT?

Why do I collect? That's easy... because it's so much fun! Ever since I can remember I have been going to flea markets, antique shops, yard sales, you name it. Wherever I could find some sort of interesting treasure or cool piece of junk! I love driving around in search of new places or revisiting my favorite spots. I come from a family of collectors and have lived amongst antiques and collectibles my whole life. I have a passion for decorating especially with things that I find in my travels or even things found in the trash... which by the way can be some of the best stuff! But for those who share the same passion, I don't have to tell you... you all know what fun it is and how addicting it can be! Here I will share my collections, interesting finds, decorating tips, photos, projects, friends collections and thoughts and whatever else I may find along the way.


2.29.2012

TRASH = TREASURE


George spotted this while we were on our way to the grocery store yesterday. It was out with someones trash, just laying on the ground with some other junk. I jumped out of the car to grab it. OMG, how could anyone throw this out? A big, beautiful McCoy vase! Green! I also have it in white!

25 comments:

  1. That's just crazy! Glad you were there to pick it up and take care of it!

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  2. First those magical cheap thrifts and now curbside magic? I can't take it...great, great find. (and what crazy person would toss something like that out?)

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  3. OMG I can't believe someone just threw that beauty out! So glad you saw it and saved this gorgeous vase! Hugs, Linda

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  4. Lord have mercy!!!! Probably some kids throwing away Grandma's prized possessions. Well...finders keepers.

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  5. Can't believe someone would just throw that away! Well spotted!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  6. I still have regret nightmares about the trash-treasure I left behind as a teenager. Someone was throwing away a tv-sized cardboard box of comic books. I was on my bike riding home late at night, and couldn't carry the box and bike, so I left the box ... unexplored.

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  7. I am always amazed at what gets thrown away. The glaze on that vase is wonderful.

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  8. You've got treasure finding eyes. :) Great find!

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  9. It was meant to come and live with you!

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  10. One man's junk another one's treasure! We featured you informative blog on our website http://tucsontiquescollectibles.com/blogs/news/50408003-5-fun-blog-sites-for-collectors-collectibles

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