Tuesday, 20 March 2012

COLLECTING

I once saw a list on For the Love of a House of all the things that the author collected. Now she is a former antique dealer so hers are likely to be "real" collections rather than market / etsy / junk shop finds.

But nonetheless, I enjoy the thrill of the chase. I also love that although some of the collections are purely decorative (i.e. mid century glass and pewter candle sticks), most get day to day use in our home as vases, soap dishes, and everyday kitchen items. You have no idea how much better a vintage lemon juicer or ice-cream scoop actually are!
Mid century glass (green) 
Glass bottles (green) 
Majolica plates 
Ceramic jugs (green and white) 
Pewter candle sticks 
Ironstone servingware (white) 
Green and white transferware
Vintage kitchen utensils
Ginger jars (green) 
Kyes Moire trays
Enamel household items  
Linens (neutral colours) 

As my own collections grow, some other collections to inspire.
 Enamel & pewter kitchenware via Vogue Living. 
 Hotel silver via For the Love of a House
 Much blogged pantry shelves
White ironstone via Kara Rosenlund