Is Your Collectibles Taking Control ?

Vintage Vases in our Cottage House

There is a lot to be said for a great collection....It is also so much fun adding to your collection...but after a while the collection can be a bit overwhelming and what do you do with it all?  Over the years I have collected "Wee Folk", Old Sprinklers,  Flower Frogs, White McCoy Vases....on and on....I still have some of them, however, they are spread among two houses....  

Flower Frogs on a garage window sill

Collections can get overwhelming and can take over.  So consider the following 6 points when displaying.

There are lots of ways to display depending on the collection.
1.  Consider the Collection - Vintage Plates would be great in a kitchen
2. Find the right spot - Think of who visits each room - If it is something that you want to share with everyone - Make sure it is in a room where visitors can appreciate your collection
3. Group for color - Like colors or complementary colors make a beautiful display
4. Pay attention to Texture - A mixture of textures is very ecstatically pleasing 
5. Create a Vignette according to theme - Collections can be built around an era, it does not have to stay in one theme
6. Let the design evolve - Let your self add and subtract to the collection

Here on some great Kitchen collections....I hope you enjoy... Send me pictures of your collections and I will share in my next blog...

Fun at the Thift Shop

I am not sure that I ever shared this information ......but....I volunteer at a thrift shop one afternoon a week in Lakehurst New Jersey.  

The Thrift Shop is called  "The Treasure Chest Thrift Shop" ....If you  have never gone into a Thrift Shop,  for collectibles, furniture or fashion
I highly recommend it..  

As a decorator and stager I really have fun at the shop creating new looks...

I thought I share this idea with you.....I did this for display, but what a cool look this would be for a masculine room.... I just draped the neck ties around the shade...they would need to be a bit more secure..

 If you are in the area....stop in for some inspiration -  We are located on the route 70 in Lakehurst New Jersey.. All proceeds go to Kimball Medical Center...(see link above for more information).

For more ideas and inspirations - visit our website at www.harmonizehomes.com or www.shorechicydesigns.com  or call at 917-699-1262