Thursday, April 23, 2009

Collections

Collections add character to a room. Even if the collection is not expensive or rare , a clever arrangement can create great impact.
Consider that a lot of anything is always interesting to look at.

Even everyday objects can be eye-catching as precious ones when they are arranged in an appealing way. Do you have any collections you would like to tell us about?


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19 comments:

  1. Terrie's Lil' Piece of SerenityApril 23, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    Vicki, I love the inspiration pictures of collections. I really do not have any collections. Maybe I should rethink that. Because I love the 1st picture.
    Hugs, Terrie

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  2. Bayou ContessaApril 23, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    I think a collection, artfully arranged, is as pleasing to the eye as any piece of art and truly expresses the personality of the house's owner. Love, love, love the collection of hats!

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  3. ColoradoladyApril 23, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    I collect everything...seriously...if you visit my blog and check out Thursdays vintage post..you will see what I mean...and the thing is, I live in a small house, full of treasures! I like the groupings of things...great idea.

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  4. xinexApril 23, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Neat! You know I am a collector, don't you, Vicky? I pretty much collect everything, LOL! I agree that you have to display collections in such an artsy way so that they do not appear like clutter....Christine

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  5. janetApril 23, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    i havent collected much in a long time, unless you want to count my drums stools, but that is only two...lol although this year i could have went bird crazy but i controlled myself because i really dislike dusting. I have seen alot of plate collections lately, and i must admit they look rather neat just hung randomly on a wall, i was admiring this look in my magazine last night. Anther great post!
    hugs
    janet

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  6. From the Old InkWellApril 23, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    HI!

    Another great post! Just wanted you to know that I have nominated you for an award. Your blog is just so inviting and always full of information. Drop by my place whenever you get a chance and check it out.

    Have a happy Friday, Marsha

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  7. MichelleApril 23, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    These are great ways to display your collections!! I like grouping them together to avoid clutter. I collect milk glass, and decanters.

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  8. artis1111April 23, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    I don't have a collection. I do love the first photo.Kathy

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  9. mrsbenApril 24, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    I am a bit like Janet as I have kept my collections to a minimum as....hate dusting. (I like a clean home but at my age do not believe in being a slave to it.)

    Cudn't agree with more Vicky, 'a clever arrangement can make a great impact'.

    HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND! Your fan -Brenda- :)

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  10. mrsbenApril 24, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Ooops shud have read...agree with YOU more Vicky. (Haven't had my eye-opener 'cuppa' tea yet.)

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  11. Hill Country House GirlApril 24, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Collections are dangerous - just kidding. Sometimes at a flea market or antique show I will be attracted to something and think, "No, I can't have it, because then I will have to collect them!" Seriously, I have so many collections and it is a disease - one that I love!

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  12. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopApril 24, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Silly girl, what don't I collect,hahaha...hope you have a great weekend my friend, talk soon, Chrissy

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  13. Fifi FlowersApril 24, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    LOVE all those bottles in the first photo!
    ENJOY your weekend!
    Fifi

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  14. Sofia StrifflerApril 25, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    These collections look very nice and orderly and not over done. I have seen many who collect too many items. This was nice though.

    Thanks

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  15. KarenApril 26, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Hello! I am just browsing all the blogs today! I am over from Cathy at Mille Fleur. I love your blog! I too am married 28 years, mother of two and love to design inside and out! Birds of a feather!
    HAGD!

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  16. My Galveston CottageApril 27, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    I like things pulled together en masse. And I have this thing for a gathering of hats perched on a rack.

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  17. Renae MooreApril 27, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    I just adore those bottles in the first picture! It is fun to find little things to collect and display creatively!

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  18. savvycityfarmerApril 27, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    I just started a straw hat collection.

    You lost me on the tag issue

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  19. Chari at Happy To DesignApril 28, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Hello Vicky...

    Well being a collector myself...hehe!...I do enjoy seeing them! I think that displaying one's collections really personalizes a home!!!

    Love ya,
    Chari

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