June 13, 2009
From an early age, I've always maintained a well-dusted area of little things that bring me happiness. What started with trolls and geodes morphed into dresses from the 1940s, vintage puppets, deer figurines, and more recently, bell jars, antique portrait paintings and quilts. The thrill of the chase has always spurred on my rabid collecting habit, and working at Etsy has only increased the voracity of my vintage addiction.
There's a saying that once you have two of anything, you've started a collection. Today's Vintage Finds are dedicated to collectors, be they past, present or future. Maybe you should start a new display area with velvet paintings of UFOs, vintage toy guns, or lost and forgotten photographs. (All results of my informal collection survey on Twitter!) I'd love to hear what your collection is, so make sure to leave it in the comments. For more collecting inspiration, check out the Organized Collection flickr pool.
Salt and Pepper Shakers
These classic housewares are utilitarian, humorous, and fairly easy to come by: in other words, a great collection to start!
Antique Hats
I love old fashion, and antique hats make such a beautiful display. Here are some ideas to start your own accessories menagerie.
Typewriters
Get nostalgic with old technology (and maybe type a letter or two).
Cult Housewares
Be it Pyrex bowls, Cathrineholm cookware or Dansk serving dishes, beautiful housewares look good on the shelf and the table.
Vintage Cameras
Are you a camera nut? Show off your fascination for film with the photographic equipment of yore.
Ceramic Animal Figurines
Who doesn't love a good tchotchke? Show off your love for cuteness with a decorative animal or two.
What do you collect? Let us know in the comments, and post links to photos if you've got 'em!
Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our new video series, There's No Place Like Here, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us your amazing space in this flickr pool.
Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:
More Posts on Collecting | There's No Place Like Here Flickr Pool | Vintage: What's Old is New
Know of any other great finds that fit today's theme? Then comment on Etsy's Blog and let us know.
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