Sep5

::collections::

Posted in: keeping it real

Maybe the word “collections” is a little bit overstated…these are more like “groupings”..which is absolutely fine…How ever you state it, we all know that by placing similar or duplicate items side by side, you can make a bold statement..often very inexpensively. SO whether it is a grouping of cheapo/thrift store white plates hung creatively, old globes, white pitchers, books or small paintings..the more the better. In fact, less is not more I always say..more is more!!;;

I have a small “collection” of these old suitcases..a few in one spot and more in another. Honestly, in a small house, they make great storage…and I have moved them and used them all over the house. And the look is classic.


My blue and white collection used to be on my fireplace/”built-in” wall but I moved it to this armoire top a few years ago and LOVE IT! The “collection” includes pieces from my wedding dishes, gifts, and a few large and old (but cracked, that is how I was able to afford them) pieces we got on a trip to England.


This collage of various sized framed prints over our dresser is certainly a “mish mash” but I have hung them close together to try and give some cohesiveness and a big “punch.” This is a fairly large space and I did not have a big piece of artwork to hang here so I hung a bunch of small things, but close together! I will share a wider shot of this wall soon.

What do you like to “group”..what pleases you to see “en masse”?????

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10 Comments

  • Comment by Book Fairy — September 5, 2008 @ 6:29 pm

    I started gathering those little mini trophies a while back and have grouped them together all over the house. I have about 10 or 11 and, sadly, I still want more! They’re just so cute and unexpected. I’m always looking for them.

  • Comment by No.35style — September 5, 2008 @ 7:24 pm

    I just LOVE that gallery art wall! So pretty! I have an old suitcase that was my daddy’s mother’s. I have it on top of my armoire. Love your blue and white!

  • Comment by Mrs. B — September 6, 2008 @ 12:38 am

    Just found you from the Nester’s blog. You have a beautiful blog, full of fabulous ideas. I love those suitcases! Those apothecary jars and the monograms in your previous posts are wonderful too!

  • Comment by Wendy — September 6, 2008 @ 7:14 am

    Hi I found you from the Nester’s blog….I LOVE your monograms! What great style you have!

  • Comment by CATHY — September 6, 2008 @ 8:30 am

    Flew over from the Nester…my latest grouping is antique (looking) globes. I just found 2 old suitcases at a garage sale yesterday so now I have 3 (a real group!). And I just grouped old doors (leaning against a wall) with a big key hanging on the middle one from a ribbon. Your blog is beautiful.

  • Comment by martha — September 6, 2008 @ 11:10 am

    Just “refound” your darling blog. This time I’m definitely bookmarking it so that it will never get lost again.

    You look FABULOUS! Have you lost weight? HOW?

  • Comment by Cherry's Jubilee — September 6, 2008 @ 4:09 pm

    I refound you as well. You use to belong to great impressions and Kristis decorating corner if I remember right. I collect old suitcases when I can find them cheap. Love your apothecary jars…I try to find mine at thrift stores. I have mine filled with buttons, one with old scramble tiles, I have a cloche full of old croquet balls. Just today I got some antique golf tees I was going to put in a jar. OHH and old store stamps. Do you mind if I add you to my blog roll? cherry

  • Comment by Kari — September 7, 2008 @ 1:15 am

    Hi Holly,

    I have been a fan since the article that featured you in BHG. Glad to see you have a blog! I love your style and hope to see more of your home and it's recent incarnations.

    I too love collections: I have 2 old suitcases stacked on top of my "pantry" (really an armoire), ironstone, old silver, seashells, glass apothecary jars, milk bottles, and decanters, and little vintage alarm clocks, to name a few. I love your creative use of your collections, especially the prints above your dresser – that is a very modern way to display them and it's really a great statement.

    Take care & come visit me at my blog!
    http://reeseandmarie.blogspot.com/

    -Kari
    ~Reese & Marie~

  • Comment by daniella — September 7, 2008 @ 7:33 am

    Oh, I love love LOVE your style! Too bad you live so far away…and the fact that right now I probably can’t afford you :-( Hopefully one day. I enjoy this blog and look forward to every post. You’re my kind of girl!

  • Comment by Jen@The Cottage Nest — September 9, 2008 @ 7:39 am

    I love all of your collections. Those pics look great hung that way. I always feel like that look would be hard for me to achieve but you did great job.

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