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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

The Collecting Bug

What's It Wednesday #123

For those of you who follow us, you know we are big time hoarders collectors. We've shared many with you over the years, but today I'd like to give you an update on a few of them. I still love my little French clocks. I found this one recently and couldn't resist adding her to my collection. The enamel faces are so beautiful!
 

Now this is a real weakness too. Anything silver for the vanity gets my attention, so these were real finds. The cuticle file is so dainty, it even has an initial engraved on it as does the buffer. However, my favorite is the hair receiver! Can you imagine, a receptacle made especially for the hair from your comb or brush? Love the Victorians!

 


This delicate little filigreed pillbox takes pride of place in my collection.
 
Just think of all the work that went into making this box. Such a treasure!
 
Blue and white is a staple for us at Ivy & Elephants, so we always seek it out. This is a nice unusual piece, It's a Chinese brush pot for a scholar's table, not very old, but interesting just the same.
 
Last, my little Dutch girl flower basket lamp. I shared my fruit basket lamp here, so I thought it appropriate to share the flower one.
 
Here she is all lit up. Czechoslovakian lamps are getting to be almost impossible to find, which makes me cherish this little darling all the more.
These are some of the pieces I've added to my collections. What have you found lately?
Hugs,
Patti

Thanks to all of you who partied with us last week. Please link-up and join us again. Remember, it's not a party without you!

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84 comments:

Francie...The Scented Cottage Studio said...

You have the best collections !
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Meg said...

Oh my....The silver pieces are delicious, and thank you for sharing my post on your beautiful blog xxx

Mystica said...

Gorgeous photographs.

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

That French clock is wonderful! Thank you for hosting.

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

Thanks so much for the party and for another stunning post!!

Hugs,
Deb

Shannon said...

Like you I have several things I seem to collect. Thanks for hosting.

Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com

Jenn said...

That French clock is beautiful! Thanks for hosting.

Robyn said...

Morning, Patti,
I'm not a very good collector but I sure do love looking at your beautiful treasures! I have many silver vanity pieces passed down from great great grandmothers and they are so delicate and special. LOVE the pill box!
Hope you're having a wonderful week, Ladies!

Unknown said...

LOVE the French clock! Thank you for always sharing Patti! Have a great week! Julia

Curtains in My Tree said...


I have never spotted the little Dutch Girl lamps, I have seen clusters of flowers or Grapes with a lamp inside of them. I will start looking to notice these little darlings. Always fun to see what in the world you will share with us next. LOL
Glad to join in today as always

Unknown said...

You have such wonderful collections and your homes must be fantastic! I think I have a chinese painting brush and now that I saw your brush holder I know how I need to display it. Wouldn't it be great on my desk? Thanks for sharing and for hosting.
Blessings,
Patti

Vintage Paint and more... said...

Loye all your little trinkets you have collected... thank you for hosting and have a wonderful week... Cathy

bj said...

Thanks so much for hosting...

Celestina Marie said...

What a beautiful collection. I love clocks too and blue and white are always a favorite of mine having inherited blue willow from my grandmother.
Your silver is stunning and your little dutch girl is precious.

Thank you for hosting.
Hugs

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

You have such beautiful collections; and always have the most stunning pieces!

Trisha said...

Thanks for hosting!

~Trisha

Pondside said...

Hoarding? Absolutely not!
We share a love for dresser silver, blue and white porcelain and antique clocks. I think we could spend a very satisfying afternoon together, strolling through a flea market!
Thanks very much for making this link possible,

June said...

Patti, you truly have such wonderful talent in choosing the best! All of your collections that I have seen have been lovely. I am very partial to the things you collect in sterling, as that it my favorite. But I LOVE the new clock you have added!!!!!
sending hugs...

Karen said...

Thanks for hosting ladies! I love your collections.

Lou Lou Girls said...

It's always a pleasure to stop by your party. Thanks for hosting. I hope you have had a chance to visit our party. We love having you. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com
Happy Wednesday! Lou Lou Girls

SImple and Serene Living said...

Thanks so much for hosting. Fun to be joining in this week. xo Laura

Sarah said...

Thank you for the feature. I'm honored!
I love seeing all your collections, as I'm one who loves to collect too. '-)

Joy@aVintageGreen said...

Lovely indeed to see my lush peonies featured this week. My sister emailed me to tell me!

Thank you for hosting today, love joining in.

Joy

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Hi Patti, thank you for hosting once again and I don't look at you as a hoarder (I would run a line through that word if I knew how!) but as a soul sister. Collecting can sometimes be a blessing or a curse! Your's, however, is exquisite. Love those little lamps..Happy Wednesday..Judy

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I love seeing the things you collect. I found a little jar with a silver top...I think for powder... for my dresser last week. Great features my friend!I'm happy to be joining in today! Hugs!

Blessed Serendipity said...

You always show the most gorgeous things that you collect. I love seeing them. Thank you for hosting the party.

blessings,
Danielle

Jennelise said...

I am a collector too :) Having a little shop though makes it easy to replace some of my treasures with things that I love more! Your treasures are beautiful!
Jennelise

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

I've never seen a little lamp like yours...so cute! You have some wonderful collections! Thanks so much for hosting!

Stan and Jody Gabara said...

Love all your collections, so pretty! Thanks so much for hosting a great party!
Hugs,
Jody

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

girls!! of course we love silver and blue....oh we have told you how we are sisters at heart....but we've never seen Czechoslovakian lamps before....oh you two....always making us want more :) Thanks (we think) for the introduction lol!!!

Ricki Treleaven said...

There is nothing I love more than a pretty vanity. I remember years ago Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion featured several styles of vanities and I loved it!

I also love silver items for vanities. I have an idea!!! Why don't y'all host a vanity party!!!! It would be *fun*

Thanks for hosting, ladies!!!

xo,
RJ

HeARTworks said...

What AMAZING finds! Love them all! Patsy

Muscetta said...

Your collection is very cute! Thanks for hosting. Have a great week. Tina

Tarnished Royalty said...

And then there's what they used to do with the hair once they collected it! Thanks for the party! ~Ann
Tarnished Royalty

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

I love your collections! I am especially fond of blue and white, and silver. I like your Czech lamp; I have never seen one before, but it is the desert.

Donna Wilkes said...

Thank you so much for the feature on my topless tureens. I love the other features. What a collection of odd silver pieces you have.

Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes said...

A Hair Receiver??? Wow, that's wild!
Love your collections!

Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel Vintage said...

Thanks so much for hosting! Sweet collection!

Jeanette@Creating a Life Studio said...

I always enjoy seeing your pretty things! Thanks so much for hosting!

Deanies Stash said...

I loved the things you shared this week. Thank you for the party.

Hugs, Dianne

MONSIEUR LE CHAT ET MOI said...

Thank you so much Patty for the feature I'm so blessed of it and so touched by your sweet words about my mother.
I love your collection : I'm a great collector too, but I'm not as ifted as you are to take pictures : sometimes I wonder why I have a blog, because I don't like at all using a camera :) !
xoxo from PARIS
Joëlle

Teresa said...

I read this quote:
"Collectors are buying a lifestyle. It gives them a connection to a dream. (Penny Duncklee)" and made me think of you.
You do feel a connection to those eras you collect items from... I wonder if my non-collector stance means I don't want to go "back" (food for thought! ;)) but later as now I want to join the party and enjoy all the sharings of your friends.
Yours,
Teresa

Alessandra said...

Your collections are gorgeous! The french clock is wonderful and the silver pieces are so adorable
Kisses
Alessandra

Pamela said...

Love your treasures ladies!

White Lace and Promises said...

My favorite is the silver vanity set. Yes, I too have a weakness for dresser sets.

Holly Hollyson @ Full of Beans and Sausages said...

That lamp is gorgeous! I love it!

Red Rose Alley said...

Patti,
I love all of your collection, but the little Dutch girl made me smile. I love figurines like this. My mother-in-law has one of a girl playing the piano and I've always admired it. The blue and white section caught my eye too, and the vase is so pretty. Do you know that the blue and white tea cups are the prettiest to me?

Always a pleasure to see all your lovelies, and thank you for letting us take a peek at the things that are so special to you.

love,
~Sheri

Rhonda said...

Thank you for hosting! Your collections are always beautiful, and I love the link ups......can't wait to delve in:)

Audrey said...

Thanks for hosting such a wonderful party. Love your features ... all are special.

You have such a beautiful blog and your collections are so interesting.
Blessings,
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Gorgeous and lovely Patti, HELLO! I chuckled with your hoarders/collector statement! teehehheeee

I was cleaning out my house yesterday and had an impromtu yard sale. You would have enjoyed it; I sold a lot (but kept a lot) of vintage items. What did I do after my grand sale? I went out and bought a silver tea set I've had my eyes on! LOL

Thank you so much for coming to visit me dear one. I hope you are well and by now, you are on summer vacation as well as I am! BLISS!

I hope you get a chance to read The Waiting, and if you do order SP magazine, enjoy. It's a new publication and I am honored to get my "start" by writing about artists.

BE WELL! Anita

Anonymous said...

You collect the most lovely things! I'd not heard of a hair receiver before. Thank you for sharing at History & Home, take care. Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

Anonymous said...

Hi Patti, Love your collections, thanks for stopping by and your comment,I wanted to invite you to put me on your blog roll list if you would please, thanks so much, see you next week! Celeste

xinex said...

You really have the prettiest collection and I love seeing them, Patti. Thank you so much for the prayers for our little Rea...Christine

xinex said...

You really have the prettiest collection and I love seeing them, Patti. Thank you so much for the prayers for our little Rea...Christine

Victoria said...

Oh, what a gorgeous collection of nick nacks! Love everything:) Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by my blog and for your lovely comment:) It's much appreciated!

I'll definitely have to give myself a reminder to link up here next week:)

Blondie's Journal said...

I had such a love for the Victorian era when we first moved into this house, Patti. Floral wallpaper everywhere, lace curtains, doilies, ferns and my big love, silver! None of that is here anymore, I like things a little more open and airy, but when we find a bed & breakfast in an old Victorian house, I miss that feel!

Thanks so much for popping in! :)

XO,
Jane

Mari said...

You have such a collections on beautiful items, my fav is your clock! It's simply gorgeous....
Thanks so much for your visit and kind comment, it's always a pleasure to have you stop by ;-)
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.....

Smiles~
Mari

FABBY'S LIVING said...

What a great party sweet ladies!
I'm so blessed you're still opened! You have the most gorgeous collections ever, and this one is no exception! The clock is totally amazing! Have a wonderful FD's weekend.
Thanks for having me so late.
FABBY

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

Love your collection Patti, I would love to come across a little Dutch Girl lamp.. It is simply adorable! I came across two prints by Huldah last week.. I love her work, and these two are beautiful...
thank you for coming over to wish Jasper a Happy Birthday..
blessings,
Penny

Dani said...

Gorgeous Post, made me remember my Gramma's House!!! Lovely
Xoxo
Dani

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Patti,
Your collections are always so lovely, I also appreciate the History you share. I had no idea the Victorians even had a special container for their hair!
Beautiful and inspiring-
Have a marvelous weekend,
Jemma

Kelly said...

You really have a lot of amazing collections. I always learn so much whenever I visit your blog.

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

You always have the most amazing collections!!!

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Love all of your collections, it amazes me that you are so knowledgeable of so many different collections, how can you know all of that? I only have knowledge in a few areas...Pink lol...and the vanity jars...Love them

Carol

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

I love everything you collect, but have a huge weakness for all your gorgeous silver. Thanks for sharing and for hosting each week.

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Patti, I also collect silver vanity items and your pieces are wonderful.
Hugs,
Sherry

Linda @ Life and Linda said...

Your silver pieces are so gorgeous. I am envious of so much beauty. The french clock is an eye catcher. Enjoy your Sunday......Hugs, Linda

Anonymous said...

always the most beautiful things to share with us! I collect the hair from my brushes to save for the birds. Maybe I should look for a receiver to store it in until I throw it out the window. :)

Anonymous said...

always the most beautiful things to share with us! I collect the hair from my brushes to save for the birds. Maybe I should look for a receiver to store it in until I throw it out the window. :)

Anonymous said...

always the most beautiful things to share with us! I collect the hair from my brushes to save for the birds. Maybe I should look for a receiver to store it in until I throw it out the window. :)

Anonymous said...

always the most beautiful things to share with us! I collect the hair from my brushes to save for the birds. Maybe I should look for a receiver to store it in until I throw it out the window. :)

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

We all have our love for hoarding, I mean collecting. lol! I found a couple of vintage scissors and a Victorian type brush at a vintage yard sale on Sat. Loving them! You have some beautiful collections. Thanks for sharing them with SYC.
hugs,
Jann

Sarah said...

I'm back to visit your lovely post again. Have a great week!

Laurel@ChippingwithCharm said...

You have beautiful collections! That little girl lamp it so cute. I've never seen anything like it :)

Tanya Anurag said...

Back here after long and just realized all the fun that I have missed out!

-Tanya
http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com

Sue said...

I like old world style Victorian vanity pieces too. Mostly, it is hard for me to tell the difference between old and new and admire people who are so tuned in to be able to figure this out. Thanks for your surprise visit to Meet The Neighbors

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Oh what wonderful finds! That little French clock is gorgeous, and all of your silver dresser items are amazing. I love the little Dutch girl lamp. I don't know why I'm always drawn to anything with a Dutch motif. laurie

Bonnie said...

Great features this week.

Thanks for hosting. Glad I could link up.

Kathryn Ferguson Griffin said...

Thanks for hosting! Wishing you a happy week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

Revi said...

You always have great collections! And I always learn something. Thanks
for sharing at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday!

FABBY'S LIVING said...

No! We are not hoaders, we are most certainly, COLLECTORS... your collections are awesome, every piece is lovely, as always!
Thank you again for hosting sweet ladies. I posted a summer table this time, hope you like it.
FABBY

Uniquely Ella said...

Hi Patti/Paula. I feel so bad I missed this last post. Loving your beautiful collections, the French clock is so beautiful. Thank you so much sweet friends for featuring me, what an honor.
Blessing,
Marlene

Lou Lou Girls said...

You always have the most beautiful treasures! Pinned. Thank you for being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. It is always a pleasure to have you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

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