I love to collect.
I’m an equal opportunity collector (I think it started with my mouse figurines when I was a kid).
One of my favorite, no fuss ways to decorate is to arrange a favorite collection together for big impact.
Here are some of my favorite ways to decorate with collections and how I display them differently throughout the year …
Old milk glass is perfect for holding tulips, pencils or soaps in a bathroom but it looks equally good when grouped in a hutch …
or gather an odd number to hold your favorite bulbs.
I picked up most of this vintage green glass at the thrift shop for less than $1 each but what an impact they make when displayed together …
and the same glass gathers no dust as it’s turned into a Christmas tree (see more of my Christmas home tour).
My favorite collection (at the moment) are these old demijohns (wine jugs) that I’ve found over the years. Near a window, with the sun shining through, they shine …
Christmas has them filled them with strings of lights for a festive display.
One bottle is nice but a group of them gathered in a wire basket is even better …
the same bottles get a whole new look holding tulips on a spring mantel (see how to make this cute egg garland).
Think about layers when displaying collections. This trunk holds a silver tray that holds a collection of engraved loving cups …
or have your collection display another collection.
Remember, it only takes three things to form a collection.
What do you love to collect?
I’m teaming up with some of my favorite decorating divas who are sharing (and we’ll be doing this every month!) our 10 Minute Decorating Ideas.
All very nice displays!
I love this! I’m especially in love with your demijohn and trophy collections. I’m a collector (hoarder) myself. Here’s my Thanksgiving table with a table runner made from from a collection of vintage book.
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you are so good! i love your collections!
In regard to the wine jugs, do you have any idea how to remove a water line? I made the mistake of putting real flowers in it………………..and now I have a water line I cannot get clean.
Thanks.
Hi Kim – try alka seltzer and if that doesn’t work try filling it with warm water then adding some baking soda then a little bit of white vinegar. Also, if they are really dirty, I like to fill up with dry rice, then water, then swish around.
You know how much I love your beautiful vintage collections and how beautifully you display them!…..You are the estate sale queen!…
You have some fabulous collections and if I was able to visit in person some trophies just might come up missing! Glad to be in this series with you, Kelly.
Umm, as of this moment, my new favorite things to collect are milk glass, demijohns, vintage yardsticks and trophies! 🙂 Though I don’t believe I have a “collection” of any of them yet! Thanks for the inspiration – – your collections look amazing. ~julie
I have both the milk glass and green glass collection too Kelly, but I’m truly in love with you trophy and demi-johns collections the most! You always manage to display your collections so beautifully dear, always inspirational to me!
Your collections are lovely!! I love the bottles and the trophies the best!!
Enjoy seeing someone with same “stuff” I have and have had for years. Thanks
it’s always fun to display our “stuff” in new ways Adrianne!
The type in your blog is too light. Hard to read. I love your collections.
Thanks Marion – I’m working on getting that fixed! Happy weekend!