I think this is a fairly common one, but I collect matchbooks! Whenever they’re giving them out at a restaurant/coffee shop/etc. I always take one and keep them in my dining room!
I have a collection of crystal balls. All different sizes, all round of course, but beautiful colors & imperfections in many of them that add interest as they reflect the light. I used to have them displayed on the coffee table but now scatter them around in different rooms. The stands I display them on add a flair as well. I picked them up here & there on trips or in little shops. I also collect small pieces of visual art when I travel. They are All different sizes & shapes, mixed media. Photographs, watercolor’s,oil,charcoal,drawings to remind me of my travels & special places and people I meet.
I don't have a crazy number but I collect nutcrackers (those wooden statue things that people have out during the holiday season.) My good friend is an artist and she painted a trio of nutcrackers and gave it to me 25 years ago. I started collecting them after that. I don't think I've ever bought a new one but I always keep my eyes open for them at estate sales and vintage stores- the real ones that are handmade in Germany.
I collect ‘personality’ mugs. I like to (and I like when others do too when in my home) open my cupboard and choose a mug for coffee or tea that matches my mood or need.
I think this is a fairly common one, but I collect matchbooks! Whenever they’re giving them out at a restaurant/coffee shop/etc. I always take one and keep them in my dining room!
I have a collection of crystal balls. All different sizes, all round of course, but beautiful colors & imperfections in many of them that add interest as they reflect the light. I used to have them displayed on the coffee table but now scatter them around in different rooms. The stands I display them on add a flair as well. I picked them up here & there on trips or in little shops. I also collect small pieces of visual art when I travel. They are All different sizes & shapes, mixed media. Photographs, watercolor’s,oil,charcoal,drawings to remind me of my travels & special places and people I meet.
I don't have a crazy number but I collect nutcrackers (those wooden statue things that people have out during the holiday season.) My good friend is an artist and she painted a trio of nutcrackers and gave it to me 25 years ago. I started collecting them after that. I don't think I've ever bought a new one but I always keep my eyes open for them at estate sales and vintage stores- the real ones that are handmade in Germany.
I collect ‘personality’ mugs. I like to (and I like when others do too when in my home) open my cupboard and choose a mug for coffee or tea that matches my mood or need.