I am a collector- of many things. I have now reached the tipping point and have to pare down- or let’s use the phrase” conscious collecting” . This is somewhat tongue in cheek but there is some truth to it. I do a lot of thrifting and so now I do a lot more looking around than purchasing. But still, the irresistible is always around the corner. I find great gifts too. I usually don’t feel guilty about it. I seek beauty and it’s a pretty harmless way to treasure hunt. But I am now at the point of being able to go through drawers and boxes in my own home for treasures and when we sell this rambling house somewhere in the near future it will a chance for others to find treasure. The great circle of life.
I would say that this glass piece is a keeper. It's "clearly" blown glass with a value that likely exceeds the $18. you spent on it. Plus, we can never bring enough light into our lives. And if it's blue, especially that indigo blue, it's got to be beautiful as it casts it's light on you. Enjoy it for the gift someone passed on to you. And if someone sees it who admires it as much as you do, gift it to them. It takes the guesswork out of giving.
I've always been more of a curator than collector, but great clothes are hard to resist. Someday I hope to have the budget to indulge my wildest fashion fantasies, but for now I'll stick to Vogue's website ;)
Thanks for the kind mention Catherine. I will say, more recently I have been focusing on curating my collection of typewriters. To have it be very specific in terms of the space it takes up, and the exact types of models I want in the collection. I've noted which typewriters I will be giving away, when I find others to replace their (finite) spot in the collection. Limits can be a very important aspect to collecting.
I am a collector- of many things. I have now reached the tipping point and have to pare down- or let’s use the phrase” conscious collecting” . This is somewhat tongue in cheek but there is some truth to it. I do a lot of thrifting and so now I do a lot more looking around than purchasing. But still, the irresistible is always around the corner. I find great gifts too. I usually don’t feel guilty about it. I seek beauty and it’s a pretty harmless way to treasure hunt. But I am now at the point of being able to go through drawers and boxes in my own home for treasures and when we sell this rambling house somewhere in the near future it will a chance for others to find treasure. The great circle of life.
"The irresistable is always around the corner." How true this is, and not only about collecting!
I would say that this glass piece is a keeper. It's "clearly" blown glass with a value that likely exceeds the $18. you spent on it. Plus, we can never bring enough light into our lives. And if it's blue, especially that indigo blue, it's got to be beautiful as it casts it's light on you. Enjoy it for the gift someone passed on to you. And if someone sees it who admires it as much as you do, gift it to them. It takes the guesswork out of giving.
I've always been more of a curator than collector, but great clothes are hard to resist. Someday I hope to have the budget to indulge my wildest fashion fantasies, but for now I'll stick to Vogue's website ;)
Thanks for the kind mention Catherine. I will say, more recently I have been focusing on curating my collection of typewriters. To have it be very specific in terms of the space it takes up, and the exact types of models I want in the collection. I've noted which typewriters I will be giving away, when I find others to replace their (finite) spot in the collection. Limits can be a very important aspect to collecting.