Today I am posting for 2nd Time Around Tuesday with Diane, at A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words and Three Or More Tuesday, with Tam, at The Gypsy’s Corner.
These two occasions actually work pretty well together, as collections are often second hand treasures, and also are usually three or more!
Here is an example of both. Old vintage jars I picked up at an estate sale.
Three old birdhouses…
Three pitchers I’ve picked up at the antique mall, which I have on my desk and put pens and scissors and rulers in.
One of my favorites, made by my blogging friend Char at Ramblins. She took the photo of these old vintage bottles and had it in her Etsy shop, Three Parts Whimsy. Then she sent it to me and I framed it. Such a lovely photo, and I’m lucky to have it here in my garden room where I look at it all the time!
And one of my all-time favorite collections, quilts.
I think, due to the current economy and similarity to the hard times of our elders, people are wanting to both thrift more and attain things that are already on the planet, thus “green.” So many things you can buy mass marketed from China, etc., at your local department store. But none of these things, to me, has the charm and personality of what has been around for years, and thus has stayed the test of time.
These are heirlooms to some, and priceless to many. I will pass these things on to my daughters one day, hoping they love them as much as I do.
Please visit Diane for 2nd Time Around Tuesday and Tam for Three Or More Tuesday to see more posts like this. It will be a treat to see what everyone has come up with.
Great collections!! Love the quilts!!
Hugs,Lisa
I agree Brenda. there are so many reasons to look for treasures that are already out there. The quality is proven and the charm can’t be beat:>) Love those quilts!
Hi Brenda,
thank you for joining ‘Three Or More-Tuesday’.
I LOVE all of your collections and your photos are wonderful!!! The mason jars and the picture of the vintage bottles are my favorite.
Have a wonderful Tuesday,
Tam
Brenda, you’re such a busy lady! I like the names on the tall bird house….Dove’s Diner and Pigeon’s Palance. Couldn’t make out the one in the center.
Love your collections. Hope you have a terrific Tuesday!!
I agree with you too Brenda about good old stuff. You have some lovely things around your place! Happy 3 or more and 2nd time around.
Hi Brenda, I love all your collections but the jars are my favorite! I have a friend who has some of those….they are great!!
Barb
The only thing I can get from Walmart that’s new that beats any of the old things I have is underwear! Otherwise, we are surrounded in the old and love it. We even live recklessly WITH it, not just around it.
Hi Brenda,
My compter is finally letting read your blog…
so I’m catching up on all your news. How’s your ankle?!
Just love coming to your blog and seeing what’s new. It’s a happy place.
Have a great day.
Warmly,
Deb
Hi Brenda, I like your 3 or more vintage bottles the best, and the photo too…and I agree with you on OUR way of being green…so many people have such a strange idea about what being green is…I’ve been recycling and buying 2nd-hand for as long as I can remember…being green nowadays seems to be “trendy” and the “in” thing to do…I’ve always liked old stuff the best!
Great post! There’s something about pencils and pens in little pitchers that is so charming. Your quilts are beautiful too!
You collect the nicest things. As for the “greening” of our planet that is brilliant. We can now collect more and tell everyone we are doing it to be green. Brilliant I tell you.
Brenda, thank you for stopping by our blog and leaving a sweet comment. I’m so glad you did because I have So enjoyed meeting you! I’ve been looking through your blog and enjoying it so much. I’ll be back often! Have a nice day! Twyla
Fantastic finds! I love the colour of the Mason jars & your gorgeous quilts.
“….heirlooms to some, and priceless to many” I love that
You always find the best stuff Brenda!
xoxo,
rue
Brenda,
I love all your collections. I’ve always loved things old & vintage. Most of my vintage items came from family. I didn’t get into thrifting until I met my hubby 13 years ago. I love it now!!! And I love seeing what others collect & love.
Kim
Your stuff is so fun. I always get inspired looking at it all. Hope you are having a great day!
Hi Brenda,
Love the photos of your collections. Thanks so much for linking to 2nd Time Around!
Oooh! I love the framed pic of those pretty bottles! And the red, white and blue pitchers are perfect for holding pens, pencils, brushes etc! Great idea.
Karen
My Desert Cottage
Your comment about Jake did make me cry … it’s so wonderful to find people who understand… merci my friend ! xo from Les Gang
Wow! I love your blog! Thank you for stopping by! I particularly love that red pitcher of yours. I also love the quilts…they just make ya feel secure looking at them!
Your kitchen is amazing!! Tomarie
Brenda I so agree.. I am watching my pennies carefully after having spent so much on our reno. I think it just makes good sense to be thrifty. It helps the planet and sets a good example for our kids. That red pitcher just calls to me..the more red the better! I hope that you have your brace off and your ankle is feeling better and I really appreciate your supportive comments. Say hi to Abbi, Charlie, Bonnie and Clyde from Little Buddy.
XO Sue.
Brenda,
I felt like I wrote this post myself! Old jars, birdhouses, pitchers, quilts… these are all the very same things I collect!! Is that odd?? And you summed it up perfectly, everything we could need or want is right here , if we look hard enough and are patient.
Love, love, love your collection!
xoxo
Jane
I so enjoyed looking at your wonderful things. Looking through treasures at thrifts stores has always brought me great pleasure. Even if I come away empty-handed, the hours that I spend looking are very relaxing.
Love the idea of using the pitchers on your desk! I have trouble seeing things as anything other than what they’re supposed to be used for. Thanks for the inspiration!
I agree – your collectibles have much more character than something you get in a store.