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Collections (n.): A grouping of objects accumulated in one location, to appreciate, admire, and converse.

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What do you collect? 

Happy Monday,

Heather

What do You Collect?

Collections (n): A set of objects gathered together for interest,personal value or beauty.

I have realized that in my home I have an assortment of collections in my home and not all are gathered together. I noticed that I have a lot of ....

* Blue & White pottery

*Mercury glass

*Decorative bowls

*Orchids

*Vintage books

*Grouping of artwork

* Terra cotta pots

It made me wonder when I started collecting these objects and was I aware I was starting a collection? What about these things made us choose them, or do "they" choose us? It's not like I intentionally was in search for these things like baseball cards and such, they just inspired me. I think what you collect says a lot about you. After examining what I collect I could make the assumption that I am pretty traditional and timeless, with an appreciation for old objects? That is pretty spot on. Here are some photos of other peoples collections. I love all the different ways they chose to display them.

This last picture is from PureStyleHome, one of my favorite blogs! I love the way Lauren grouped her favorite glass pieces.

I guess what is important is filling your home with objects that you love. If you love it, no matter what it is, it will never go out of style.

I would love to know what you collect?

xoxo,

Heather

I love old books! I mean really old. I like to go down the isles of vintage book stores with a cup of coffee in hand looking for the most weathered spine. I love the smell of the musty pages and even more the cracking sound the book makes when I open it! I think you get the point. Anyway, every once in awhile I will find one of these books that are not just fun to admire and decorate with, but also have good substance. Today was one of those days! I ran across a book published in 1943 titled, A Book about a Thousand Things. Page after page are interesting topics about the most random happenings. For instance...

What birds perch lengthwise on limbs?

How did "bungalow" originate?

How did the phrase "In the Limelight" originate?

How did "corduroy" originate

How many front toes does a parrot have?

I thought I would share the answer to one of the questions that I thought to be pretty cute.

Question: What is the rule of thumb? How did the saying originate?

Answer: Originally by "rule of thumb" literally meant measuring with the thumb. Centuries ago clothiers and carpenters regarded a thumb length to be equal to one inch. By extension "rule of thumb" is used today figuratively for any simple experience rather than scientific knowledge or exact formula. The thumb stopped being used for measurement in the seventeenth century when the ruler was invented.

A Book about a Thousand Things, George Stimpson

So to all my friends, my "rule of thumb".... Never judge a book by its cover.

xoxo,

Heather