We just recently moved, and I was just able to display my vintage Pyrex collection. I just pick up a piece here and there. Made me wonder what you all collect, if anything. Do you collect anything?
And yes, after I posted this I noticed that there was another thread about this about a year back. Fail..... oh well. Share again if you want.
GOLD / grapefruit / 4555 posts
I collect craft supplies it seems. But I also collect old or interesting books, children's books, owl items, would like to collect more mugs but I don't have the space! I also love bees and butterflies, blue green glass (old bottles), hexagons, and cool color palettes
cherry / 210 posts
@NaturallyCathy: I hear you on the craft supplies. I was a teacher before LO was born so I have boxes of supplies. It drives DH crazy... but hey! You never know what you're gonna need in a moments notice... right? 
Old books are so beautiful!
GOLD / grapefruit / 4555 posts
@coastmama: if you need inspiration on how to use some of it up, might I suggest Pinterest or Swap-Bot. They're a great way to find ways to use old craft items!
watermelon / 14206 posts
That's cool! Where do you find your pieces? Do you use them also?
I think I collect craft supplies, too, lol. Actually, mostly paper.
I want to start collecting fiestaware, though. I've been looking at thrift stores and yard sales.
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
No, but my SIL has a great collection of white ceramic teapots!
The picture's kinda blurry, but you can see them on the back wall!
GOLD / wonderful coconut / 33402 posts
I collected Precious Moments when I was younger. Now they are in boxes in my parents attic
cantaloupe / 6800 posts
I collect milk glass (don't mind my messy kitchen!) there are 9 more pieces on the other wall of cabinets but the light is weird so you can't tell in the picture
honeydew / 7667 posts
@coastmama: I love those nested Pyrex bowls! I have an old pink and white set
cherry / 210 posts
@Dandelion: I mostly find them at little antique shops. I grew up in a really small town, and somehow they haven't gotten the memo that vintage Pyrex is a "thing" so it's always reasonably priced!! I cook in some of it and use them as serving dishes when we have company.
@MrsTiz: I 
milk glass. I have a few pieces.... and LOVE your collection!
grapefruit / 4311 posts
@FutureMrsMcK: love SIL's kitchen!!
I don't collect anything, but now I totally want to
bananas / 9899 posts
I don't really collect anything anymore. My DH collects alcohol lol, his bar his HUGE! Mostly Whiskeys and Scotches.
GOLD / wonderful pea / 17697 posts
@runnerd: Me too! She used to have a horrible kitchen and kept planning on redoing it after her divorce from my stepbrother was finalized (still waiting) but then one of her daughters dropped a Le Creuset pot and shattered her glasstop stove so she took the opportunity to redo it all and it.is.awesome.
I realized last night I totally collect coffee mugs. We have about 20, not including the ones that came with our dinner set, for just two of us! I just bought hubs another one for his birthday and he'll probably make me get rid of an old one 
pear / 1992 posts
@MrsTiz: I collect milk glass, too! Your collection looks beautiful and I love how you displayed it. We just moved and I am excited to be able to put ours out once I unearth the box it's all packed in
Maybe I'll come back and post to share once I do...
I was a big collector growing up and still am now - porcelain dolls, tiny ceramic animals, sea glass, sharks teeth/shells. I've held onto the sea glass collection and continue to add to it. My mom has most of my other things at their house. Along with my milk glass now I also have some vintage pyrex (the aqua/white snowflake design is my special holiday bakewear and serving set - I see your piece @coastmama!), vintage olive green glass, antique microscopes... too many things!
blogger / coconut / 8306 posts
Coffee mugs. The bigger, the better. DH gets me a mug every time he travels! I especially like the soup bowl ones.
pomegranate / 3160 posts
I totally had an awesome collection of "Got Milk?" ads back in the day...
But yeah, I don't collect anything now. I have a crap-load of milk glass/vintage Mason jars and stuff from our wedding, but nothing that I'm actively seeking out to get more of.
watermelon / 14206 posts
@coastmama: You have inspired me! Since this thread, I've bought 2 vintage pyrex bowls at consignment stores. I do believe I am hooked.
cherry / 210 posts
@Dandelion: That's awesome! I'm addicted, and I've gotten my mom addicted too!
watermelon / 14206 posts
@coastmama: It's so much fun going in and specifically looking for them. I feel like I hit a jackpot when I do! lol
coconut / 8430 posts
I used to collect stickers and pencils as a kid. These days I seem to collect handbags and shoes though "collecting" isn't quite the right term since I don't "scout out" things to add to a collection.
pear / 1895 posts
@coastmama: I love vintage Pyrex, but I can't seem to ever find it at a reasonable price! I have that same turquoise bowl with the white farmers on it. And I have a couple of orange casseroles that were my moms. But that's it. You need to share your shop knowledge with me! 
I had several pieces of milk glass until about a year ago when we decided to weed out a lot of our unnecessary stuff. I'll get away with the pyrex because it's more useful.
I also really love depression glass! I have a set of drinking glasses that I love. I'd really like to get more, maybe a pitcher? I have these glasses:
cherry / 216 posts
Pendelfins. I display them in my curio cabinet. I haven't gotten one in years thought.
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