That's how you end up on Hoarders....

It's been a while since I've posted about collections. I still find them fascinating.

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These images always make me want to collect something, but what?  There are so many wonderful things, and one can't collect them all. Right? That's how you end up on Hoarders.

 Oh, and for reals, what are you all waiting for?  Hop over and enter to win a mini Piggy Bank personalized by yours truly.  Remember, piggy banks are not just for babies...adults love them too!  Vacation funds, rainy day funds, shoe funds....mani/pedi funds. 

Vintage Lunchboxes...

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Check out this sweet collection of lunchboxes! Wouldn't that make for such a fun kitchen/dining area!?

When I came across this image on Pinterest, it got me thinking about my lunchboxes as a kid. My first lunchbox was a Strawberry shortcake one. I'm guessing it was like this one on Etsy, although the design isn't really ringing true to my memory.  I do seem to remember that lattice pattern on the sides though!  

 

I also had a Sesame Street one.  {maybe it was my first...it's hard to say}  JUST LIKE THIS:

found here on iOffer.com {never heard of this site, but it looks kinda cool!}

Later, when they stopped making them metal and I got too cool for Sesame Street, I had a plastic Pound Puppies one like this, only mine was magenta instead of red:

via Ebay.

Ahhhhh, memories.  

Remember how great lunches were out of those things?  I remember staring at the designs, especially the Sesame Street one.  I always loved that they each have their own lunchbox in the picture too.  I also always loved the way the handle folded down flat, and the clanking noise it made as you carried it.  Anyone know what I'm talking about?

I wonder if my mom still has these...that would be awesome!

Okay, now I know you all had some character lunchboxes.....I'm dying to know which you had...do tell!

Collections...

This quite possibly is old news to some of you, since it was a 2010 project. Have you seen Lisa Congdon's blog, A Collection a Day, 2010?  I'm so sad that I just discovered it!  It would have been so fun to follow along with.

She photographed/drew/painted one collection from her home over the course of last year.  Absolutely amazing!  And, there's even a book coming out.  You can preorder it here.

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For some reason I was especially drawn to these two collections. A little odd, but a whole lot awesome.

I love seeing people set out on a yearly goal and actually accomplish it, and this is an excellent example of that.

How are your New Years resolutions/goals coming along?  Still holding steady?  Fallen off the wagon?  

I'm doing alright with mine.  Some better than others!  For instance, I've been reading my Bible everyday, and I think it's officially a habit.  But, running, I'm still working on that one!  I wouldn't say I've fallen off any wagons, but I might be starting to slip a little.  Time to pull myself back up!

p.s. if you haven't entered to win a bag of Choffy, hop to it!  Winner will be announced tomorrow!

Arrowhead collection...

I’m very excited to share this collection with you today.  You know how I love collections, and this one’s extra special because it belongs to us! 

My mother-in-law grew up on a farm in southern Illinois.  Her brother still owns the property and has been farming it his entire life.  Every year when he plows the fields he turns up a ton of Indian arrowheads.  He literally has a collection of hundreds and hundreds of them.  We think the land had to have been either a hunting ground or battleground at one point. 

This summer, my mother-in-law brought us back a whole box full of these beautiful artifacts.  Saturday, we finally figured out a way to display them all.  I was saving this shadow box for a special project,  but I really love the way this turned out, so I’ll just have to find another one! 

Aren’t they incredible?  I love holding them in my hand and imagining the energy that went into making each and every one of them.  I wonder how old they are, and how they were used.  Wouldn’t I love to hear the story of what each of them has seen.

Do you own any “found” collections?

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I've always loved jars and boxes full of random trinkets and things.  {no doubt part of my collection obsession}  I'm a sucker for grab bags.  You just never know what kind of treasure you might find!

I recently came across the little box of positivity in All the Luck in the World's etsy shop.  Seriously!  For just $8.00 + shipping you can have tiny treasures sent to you all the way from the Netherlands.  How cool is that!? 

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The artist behind this darling little shop is Jane Schouten and she has a beautiful website and blog.  I highly recommend you check them out as well as her store.  Who couldn't use a little positivity these days?

Hope you're all enjoying a great hump day! 

Bottle Collections...

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I've always loved glass bottles, and after finding these collections, I think I love them more!  Though, they would be such a pain to dust!  I think it'd be worth it though.  That butterfly wallpaper is pretty amazing too.

Collections...

This Monday is proving quite busy!

Just wanted to drop in and share a couple of my favorite collections of late.

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How was your weekend?

Mine was good. I spent a little time outside, went on a mini lunch date with the hubs and watched a couple good movies. Yesterday, I was able to prepare for the week, so hopefully I won't be off like last week.

Anything exciting happening this week?  Do share!

{I have a surprise...but it must wait til Friday.} 
 

Collections...

I talked about my love of collections last week. 
Since then, I've found more lovely collection inspiration.

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This week is flying by...well, yesterday I thought it was Thursday all day, so I guess that's a lie. However, tomorrow's Friday, so that makes me happy!