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.

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!

2.28.2012

THRIFT STORE SATURDAY

Did another quick thrift store run this past Saturday. Found 3 planters in this pedestal format. The pink one, well actually it's more lavender-ish, is marked McCoy was found at The Other Store in Pipersville, PA... $2 and the other 2 came from ReStore in Chalfont, PA... both were $1. :-)

2.24.2012

THRIFT STORE THURSDAY & FLEA MARKET FRIDAY

Found this great tin box at Care and Share for $4.00

and these cute vintage shot glasses with drink recipes on backs

at a The Other Store in Pipersville... 25 cents! I love this place!

The guy does house clear-outs. Their goal is to prevent usable items from

going to landfills and to help local community charities with their needs

and individuals in our community that are in need of some sort of help.

It's really a lot of junk but you never know what you'll find. I always find something!!

Awesome mid-century flatware also found at Care and Share!

I am loving this Hull planter... a beauty! Found it today at

Buxmont Flea Market and Consignment in Pipersville...

also found this Madonna planter and chalkware Madonna

out back in their consignment barn. Vintage glass was found

at the The Other Store in Pipersville for 25 cents.

YAY! :-)

2.22.2012

THRIFT STORE SATURDAY

Did a quick thrift store run on Saturday... slim pickings all around... oh well... you never know how it's going to be... Although I did pick up these pretty vintage glasses at Family Thrift in Hellertown for $2.00!

2.08.2012

PLANTERS

Same pattern, same size, different color :-)

1.30.2012

THRIFT STORE FIND

I am loving this 50s kids formica kitchen table! So cute! Found it at a little thrift shop in New Jersey. :-)

1.25.2012

GUEST COLLECTOR... sort of!

My husband George loves W.C. Fields... so here is his collection!

The 3 large ones are decanters and the small tan one is a pitcher.

1.16.2012

SATURDAY ANTIQUING

Drove through Allentown on Saturday and of course had to stop into Black Rose and Weil Antique Centers. 2 of my favorite spots. So much to see and very inspiring as usual! And of course I came home with a few pottery planters. :-) Love the grey one! Don't see too many pieces on grey!

1.08.2012

SATURDAY ANTIQUING

Spent yesterday with my good friends Jenny and John... antiquing at some of my favorite places and of course came home with a few treasures... the highlight being a vintage tin dustpan! I'd been looking for one. The kind that matches my kitchen canisters... and at the last place we stopped at, there it was! :-) Also, very happy with the tin tray... loving the blue! And to my surprise, I came across a little bark canoe which I just had to get. And... of course there's aways pottery to be found! Jenny got some good stuff too so I will look forward to having her as Guest Collector very soon!

1.05.2012

THINK SPRING!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! What a way to start off 2012...

with such mild weather! I'll take it!

Makes me think that Spring is right around the corner! We'll see!

12.22.2011

RECENT THRIFT STORE FINDS

I've been having some good luck at the thrift stores lately. Stopped into some of my favorites last week and found this stuff! The vintage glass pitcher... $1... funky mid century yellow pottery dish... $2. Loving all the pottery planters (of course!) especially the pale blue one. Don't see too many in blue.

12.13.2011

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS TREE STANDS

Another one of my favorite collections!

11.30.2011

TRASH = TREASURE!

Found this great stick table in the trash yesterday! **LOVE** Not sure where it will go yet... or if I will paint it. I love it as is and with a little cleaning up and some minor sanding it could look great. I've also seen these painted so I'm still thinking! I may save it for a Spring project... once again, how could someone have thrown this out!! :-)

11.25.2011

TRASH = TREASURE!

While out driving one morning, my niece Amy found this great vintage cabinet in the trash! How could someone get rid of this! Excellent condition with the glass panel in tact... she got it home, sanded it down and refinished it with a rubbed red and black distressed finish. Gorgeous! Looks so beautiful with her collection of white ceramic pieces inside!