This is the time of year when I start to think about redecorating...moving furniture, repurposing what we already have and otherwise just changing everything in the house. We have had a lot of snow and I have spent a lot of time inside. Since we are in the midst of a bit of a renovation, every other room in the house is full of bits and pieces from said room. The desire to clear the decks is coming on strong. Collections seem to find their way into our house, and although they are lovely collections, put together thoughtfully and with purpose, sometimes they need to move on to someone elses home.
That said, I have decided to sell some of my aluminum pieces. Vintage to the 40's and 50's, the Everlast Bali Bamboo barware set includes 6 tumblers, a pitcher and a very collectible ice bucket with a mercury glass lining. They can be found on ebay.
The second collection that I have decided to part ways with is this group of pressed glass and cut crystal.
Some with thistle motifs, some cake plates on pedestals, and some compotes. The collector in me loves the hunt for the prettiest and the best, while the minimalist (and I use that adjective lightly) side of me wants to see a little space on the shelves of my house. So, every year, a little before Spring cleaning...I know, but well, I have had enough of Winter already...I decide what will stay, what will go, and what I might make room for in the coming Estate sale, yard sale, and flea marketing season. So I will keep most of my cookbook collection, and the rest of the hammered aluminum, and the milk glass will stay. In addition, I will keep the baskets and decorating books, the American folk art, and the many sets of dishes. I will also keep the cat and the husband and the kids. If you would like to see more pictures of what will be for sale, just drop me an email or find me on facebook.
This post is being linked to Little Red House for Mosaic Monday and to Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday.
♥, Susan
Beautiful pieces. I'm sure they will find a new home and be well loved.
Posted by: June @ I will craft..... | January 09, 2011 at 08:20 PM
What's the link to your eBay store? The Scottish part of me had me at "thistle." :-)
I did some serrrrioooousss clearing of the decks during Snowmaggedon. Nothing had much value so I brought it to the SPCA thrift shop. I decided I'm a much better yard sale shopper than hoster!!
Posted by: laura @ the shorehouse | January 09, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Such beautiful items you have for sale, Susan! I think you'll have no problem selling them!
My house is bursting at the seams so I have declared a moratorium on buying any new decorative things and I really need to start minimizing, too!
Posted by: Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti | January 09, 2011 at 10:23 PM
The crystal has not been posted on ebay...I was hoping for some private buyers. Let me know when you will be nearby and can take a look!
♥, Susan
Posted by: susan ericson | January 10, 2011 at 04:56 AM
ohhhhhh I'm wishing that I had some extra money to spend :( Love your glass stuff!!
Come by and promote your sale on my Facebook fan page . . .
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fabulous-Frugalista/157272477654353
Have a wonderful day . . . Gina
Posted by: Gina Alfani | January 10, 2011 at 05:02 AM
Hi Susan!
I have to laugh at your statement
"Collections seem to find their way into our house"...
there is no question in my mind as to how they get there, and then you do confess (sort of) "what I might make room for in the coming Estate sale, yard sale, and flea marketing season."
It's always fun to hear about your adventures, and to see your newly acquired treasures, so I hope your collecting continues!
Posted by: jenny | January 10, 2011 at 06:00 AM
Beautiful collections! I bet by selling, you'll have room for new collections :)
Posted by: Carol | January 10, 2011 at 06:55 AM
Happy New Year Susan! I need to do the same thing. Good for you for editing your collections. I always say I am going to do it and never get around to it.
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | January 10, 2011 at 09:10 AM
It is such a good feeling to get things cleared out and moved on to someone else who will love them next:)
Posted by: Sonya-Dime Store Thrift | January 10, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Boy, Susan, you are doing some very serious cleaning! I need to do the same thing. I was thinking about it today that it seems that some of my posessions are starting to own me and not vice versa. I admire you doing this, and I might follow your example. Might being the operative word. LOL! I have a hard time letting go, but I need to do just that.
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Mrs. Magpie | January 10, 2011 at 12:04 PM
SUUUUSAAANm What are ya doin!!!! How can you do a sale like this at tax time!!!! Alumiholics like us have to verrry careful...seeing all that...
Posted by: Melody | January 11, 2011 at 08:59 AM
You will have no trouble selling these lovely things.It's nice to make space for new collection :-). I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
Posted by: Mary | January 11, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Hi Susan
I was reading another blog I like called The Stone Rabbit, and Dana was showing her Rodney Kent hammered aluminum collection. I immediately thought of you and gave her the link to this post. Now I'm sharing her link with you :)
http://thestonerabbit.typepad.com/the_stone_rabbit/2011/01/one-of-my-favorite-collections.html
Do you think we will be getting the foot of snow they predict tomorrow? AGH! I ran to the library this afternoon to load up on library books and DVDS --I'm ready! :)
Posted by: Pat ~ Mille Fiori Favoriti | January 11, 2011 at 01:50 PM
Thanks so much Pat. That was such a neat post to read! I sent Dana a message and suggested she find the link to the aluminist. If I am not mistaken, her collections actually come from New York. The aluminum was made in a shop on the corner of Rodney and Kent streets.
I am hoping that this fizzles out a little, but I have a feeling it wont, so stay safe!
♥, Susan
Posted by: susan ericson | January 11, 2011 at 02:39 PM
"The collector in me loves the hunt for the prettiest and the best, while the minimalist (and I use that adjective lightly)..."
Agahahaahaha! Susan, I love you...too funny. I totally understand!
Posted by: LAURA | January 11, 2011 at 05:37 PM
Susan, I love hammered aluminum. Where are you selling?
Posted by: Beverly | January 12, 2011 at 04:22 AM
Hi Beverly, The link to the ebay sales you can find here http://shop.ebay.com/sueskitchen/m.html
I am surprised at how many people are interested in the vintage aluminum. I have been hesitating to write more about it, thinking that it would bore my readers, but I am now reconsidering this.
♥, Susan
Posted by: susan ericson | January 12, 2011 at 06:46 AM
So many pretties!
Hope you are having a good week Susan:))
Kay
Posted by: kayellen | January 12, 2011 at 09:19 AM
All such lovely pieces. I'm sure they will sell quickly. Isn't it nice to move things along and clear some space? As long as you don't fill it with new collections!
Posted by: Susan | January 17, 2011 at 05:56 AM
Beautiful, and I know they'll go quickly!
~ Carolee
Posted by: Carolee Clark | January 21, 2011 at 07:39 AM
Hi Susan...Talk about snow...we were stuck in Jersey for a month...everytime we tried to leave for home another storm would blow thru....Have you any milk glass for sale??...I need more pieces like a hole in the head but I'm always looking...Sue @ Rue
Mouffetard...
Posted by: Sue @Rue Mouffetard | January 22, 2011 at 09:56 PM
I need to do the same. Good for you to edit your collections. I always say I'll do and it is. I admire you for that and I can follow your example. Perhaps the slogan. Thanks !!!
Posted by: Kitchens | February 11, 2011 at 05:51 AM