Collector Confession

Collector Confessions - Why yes, I do need all these _______ (fill in the blank)! Does your heart skip a beat when you spot a piece of vintage china? Do you feel like a hunter in search of antique gold while hitting thrift stores? Have you almost caused an accident slamming on the brakes for a yard sale? If so, you've found your tribe! As lovers of all things thrifted, vintage and from a by-gone age - we cannot wait to show off our collections and see yours! Send us your Collector Confessions photos and share with us what makes your heart happy! info@homerivervalley.com

TAMI STAUB - JADITE

“I love the hunt so some of my canister sets are not complete yet. I prefer McKee Jadite because of the different ranges in color and the swirl in the glass. The color pairs well with the Seville yellow and custard glass pieces. It’s an ever changing display. The Jadite colored Hamilton Beach malt mixers are a favorite of neighbor kids and my granddaughters. I’ve been collecting all types of things since the first auction my father took me too in Bremen, IN. I remember the old Ford pick up traveling down a dirt road, pulling into an empty hay field with open farm wagons filled with everything you could think of. I was hooked at age 7. So collecting has been a family hobby that I have passed down to my daughter. I collect Hull matte pottery, Head Vases, Pyrex, range sets, pixie ware, quilts, vintage Halloween and enameled mesh flapper purses.” The bright shiny colors make me happy. That's pretty much the main reason I collect. I like to surround myself with pretty, colorful things."

BOBBI HAMMONDS - WOOD SPOOLS

“A year ago my husband’s aunt passed away. She was a lovely lady who was an amazing seamstress, better then I could ever dream of being. I was gifted some of her sewing items. Amongst them, these beautiful wooden spools. They simply can not live in a box, so now I proudly have them on display in my office. A piece of aunt Lois to add beauty to my space.”

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