I Love Collecting

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.

10.29.2010

MORE POTTERY!

So I stopped into one of my favorite places today. Kind of an indoor, on-going yard sale run by a very nice lady who happens to collect everything that i love! She's in the process of downsizing on some of her collections... lucky for me! Every time I visit her I leave with something good! Today was extra special as I walked away with 25 pieces of pottery! :-)

10.22.2010

VINTAGE ICE CREAM CONTAINERS

Here are some fun vintage ice cream containers. I love the graphics on vintage packaging.

9.25.2010

BARGAINS!!

If you are in the area of Phoenixville, PA, make a point of stopping at 320 Bridge Street where EVERYTHING is 70% OFF!! Antiques and Collectibles galore! So much to see. Glass, pottery, jewelry, art and so much more. If you are looking for cool mid-century glassware, they have it. Depression glass, they have it. Tins, vintage beaded fruit, vintage handbags, need i say more! But go soon because they are only going to be open til December and I have a feeling more and more people will catch on and clean the place out! Anyway, it was pottery for me... 8 nice planters and a cool mid-century lamp which was $7, oh and a little something for my friend Alan! Ask for Gail... she'll help you with prices. This shop which she called the 70% OFF SHOP is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11-4 but will stay open later if you are still in there shopping!

9.15.2010

LITTLE DAIRY CREAMERS

These little dairy creamers with advertising is another one of my favorite collections. They were used in diners and restaurants in the 30s, 40s and 50s and came in a few sizes. I especially love the ones that came from Thompson's dairy... since that is my name! This collection started as I was walking down 9th avenue in Manhattan, my old neighborhood... a guy had some junk out on the sidewalk for sale and there were 4 of these little creamers... all from Homestead Dairies. I could not resist them... paid a dollar for all 4!

9.07.2010

GUEST COLLECTORS!!

I grew up in a home filled with many collections. Different than what I collect... more fine antiques, primitive items, china, stoneware and more. Shown here is my mom's collection of royal family commemoratives and dad's collection of mini antique irons.

9.04.2010

SUNDAY ANTIQUING

Quakertown, PA is a cool little town with a few really good antique shops all located on East Broad Street, which they call their Antique District! A favorite of mine is TROLLEY HOUSE EMPORIUM. 108-114 East Broad Street. Lots of stuff!!! And if you need chairs... they have them! Also, ANTIQUES at 200 EAST and EAST BROAD ANTIQUES at 141 East Broad have tons of stuff too! Then a few miles away is QUAKER ANTIQUE MALL at 70 Tollgate Road, another great place with great stuff!

8.21.2010

GUEST COLLECTORS!

My good friends Susan and Simon sent me these great shots... Susan's vintage compacts and Simon's vintage hats. THANKS GUYS... these are fab! :-)

8.11.2010

SUNDAY ANTIQUING

Another favorite shop is BROOKS ANTIQUES in Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, NJ. They have a great selection of primitive antiques, furniture, artwork, country collectibles and lots of cool unique items. Located at 24 Bridge Street. 908-996-7161. Open 11:00 to 5:00 Thursday thru Sunday. Definitely stop in! Check out this link as well: http://www.frenchtowner.com/Brooks-Antiques.html

8.10.2010

SUNDAY ANTIQUING

Another one of my favorite places: HAWLEY ANTIQUE EXCHANGE, Route 6, Hawley, PA. Loads of great stuff!! http://www.haexchange.com.

7.29.2010

VINTAGE WIRE PLANT STANDS

Can't have enough of these stands! Great for displaying pottery or anything although I am running out of places to put them!

MORE COLORFUL POTTERY

I counted 196 pieces of pottery in one room! Yikes! :-)

7.25.2010

SUNDAY ANTIQUING

The ANTIQUE BARN at Springtown is loaded with stuff! Antiques and collectibles... Kitchen and household items, glassware, pottery, jewelry, linens, artwork, furniture, vintage accessories and more... something for everyone! Be sure and stop in if you are antiquing in Bucks County. 3171 Route 212, Springtown, PA 18081. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 - 5 and Sunday 12 -5. I Love it!!

NEW COLLECTION?

So I am totally loving these vintage souvenir tree bark canoes! 3 so far... need 10 to call it a collection! Stay tuned!

7.21.2010

MADONNA PLANTERS

... And yes, I collect vintage Madonna planters too! This collection had been packed away in boxes for a long time because I haven't found the right piece of furniture to display them yet. I was visiting a friend who has a really cool collection of vintage religious stuff and I was inspired to unpack some of my favorites and display them on a small corner shelf for now. This collection was also featured in a cool art exhibit at one time called In The Eyes Of... the show featured religious artwork chosen from various collections and my Madonna's were displayed on high ledges that went all around the gallery. It was very cool!