BIG WINNINGS, AND SEVEN LITTLE KNOWN FACTS WITH A TWIST

        Last week, the postwoman brought some really fun packages my way. I won, this gorgeous scarf from Laura at Shore(house)chic, when she had a giveaway with a very unique theme. She visited a house that was for sale, an old and unusual house,  that used to be a school house in Lambertville, New Jersey. To enter her give away, you had to guess the asking price of the house. I am proud to say that my many years of going to open houses and snooping around payed off, as mine was the closest guess. That adorable little felt bag was a winning from the Ghoultide Gatherings, Elona of Wondrous Things. I just love that cheesy grin on the cat...kind of devious, and perfect for a cat lover like myself.
         I have been tagged by Linda at The Briar Rose Gate, and although the tag is to disclose seven rarely known facts about myself, I thought I would put a little spin on this. (leave it to me to bend or change the rules) So, I thought I would mention seven collections that I have (like I would only have seven..ha!) that I have not talked about. 1. I collect wedding ring china, which is mostly fine white china with a band of gold around it. I like to collect different pieces (all vintage) from different manufacturers. They all go together and set an unusual table. 2. I collect gold charms. It all started when I was a young girl and mom and dad bought me that first charm bracelet. Typical of me, the collection grew, mostly from holiday gifts, and now includes a long gold neck chain chock a block full of charms as well as a charm bracelet. I never tire of the unusual, vintage or unique charms. My sister in law and brother in law graced me with a fabulous turkey charm last year because I make Thanksgiving dinner every year, and it is my favorite holiday. It is also one of my favorite charms. 3. I collect pocket books. I know, some girls are shoe girls, some collect designer clothes, but for me, its the bag. Handmade, cloth, leather, beaded. I love them and can't seem to let any of them go, so there is a big collection in my closet. (sadly, I have passed this obsession on to daughter in the middle) 4. I collect American folk art. Contemporary items made by crafters and artists today. All the better if I get to meet the artist. 5. I have a collection of all of the Mary Engelbreit Home Companion magazines. I have been a big fan from day one, and have recently learned that they are looking for a new publisher. I hope that they find one fast, because I would be very sad to see this periodical end. 6. I collect vintage milk glass. Vases and bowls and cake plates on pedestals. These items are not only pretty to look at, but very useful too. They go great with most tablescapes and people can sometimes feel a little nostalgic to see a piece that they remember from their childhood or grandmothers house. And lastly, number 7, I have a magical collection of fairy ornaments that belong on Christmas trees, but tend to show up all around the house. They are just too cute to pack away for the entire year.
       I am supposed to tag seven bloggers to disclose seven random and unknown facts about themselves, but since I have twisted this concept into something else, I would like to challenge all of my friends and readers to see if they can list seven collections that maybe others are unaware of. I know that you are out there going to the estate sales and yard sales, and the discount shops and craft shows, so what kind of collections are you putting together? And for those who know me well, I didn't even mention those really big collections that I have written about in prior posts. So....what are you collecting???

Comments

[Laura @ the shorehouse]

Oh, yay! The scarf made it to you. And just in time...BRRRR! It got COLD in NJ!

I've got my Statue of Liberty collection (sadly, a broken one arrived in the mail to me this week :-() that I'm always looking to add to, especially now that it has the perfect perch in my somewhat French-themed bathroom (it came with toile wallpaper, so that was a good enough theme starter for me!), and I have a BUNCH Of hand made pottery pieces -- every craft fair I go to I at least pick up one little piece. As a result, when I have company there are a LOT of dip bowls out!

Enjoy the scarf and keep warm!

xo, Laura

[mary cooper]

Hi Susan, I love the charm bracelet, I have mine too from when I was young. The SPCA thrift shop has reopened, and it is great. Tell me if you want to go some day. Mary

[Brenda Kula]

Well, I'll have to go about the house and just see what it is I collect. Aside from dust, that is!
Brenda

[Jenna Ericson]

I love my charm bracelet... thank you for starting me on that. I showed Megan and Lexi my charm bracelet the other day and they thought it was so cool. Very personal.

[jen duncan]

Groovy collections Sue. Elona lives right here in the next town over. I see her and her stuff at local craft fairs three times a year...have been buying from her for over 10 years now. Small world!!

[Robin]

Thats so neat!
I'm a purse girl too...wish I was a shoe girl..I could sure use some new ones...LOL.
Hugs,
Robin