Returning to writing about collecting after a longish break

My last post was on 11 April 2011. 

During that time, I have not totally abandoned collecting the usual "flash trash", but I have certainly reduced the amount I have been buying.

I don't go to garage sales very often now.  Just visit the usual opp. shops and only buy things that resemble the bargains of past years.

If it is over $2.00, I have to covet it very much.  I am running out of space ... pity!

So, now I have set up my first return post.  I will publish and pledge to return very soon with a listing of some of them gems I have found.

Garage Sale & Opp. Shop Action

Lately, we have been visiting garage sales only very infrequently.

Charity stores and opp. shops are still part of a weekly routine.

As it turns out, we have been able to find some gems.  I have not taken any photos of my new treasures.

Best and cheapest buys include:

• Australiana in the form of Westminster china
• scarves
• an English milk jug and some small bowls
• some Japanese china including two Saji plates

Companion Blogs - Finding a Way Forward

Hard to believe though it may be, after a quite lengthy period of inactivity,  I am considering creating a companion blog. 

I propose to establish a mechanism to hire out some of my treasures.

I have been thinking of this for a while and need to do some planning and research.

Is there a market for this?
What businesses would be in the market?
What pricing framework would I use?
What sort of shop front would be needed?

From kitsch to collectable

From kitsch to collectable:

I enjoyed reading this article and went straight away to check out my Australiana and Aboriginal ceramic collection.

Here's hoping one day ...

Furniture - Cute Little Side Tables

My Nan had a few of these tables. One was a more complete hall-stand with a mirror and hat hooks.

This one that I was given used to be home to our telephone.

Now it is in the foyer of our new home.

The silk protector on the top was brought back by my Uncle during WW2.

On top, the plates are pink and amber glass.

Nifty Kitchen Canisters - Collecting since my Teens (2)

These are the plastic ones I buy, even though I don't use them.  I love the little cook face on the white set at the back.

Those were the days when nutmeg and cloves were important enough to be put in separate little containers on your kitchen bench.

These sets always appear in the same colour combinations.

Ornate Crockery Sets - Pretty but not so Practical (1)

This is a very cute Made in Japan set. The pattern is elaborate and old world.  No so pratical but attractive.