I have loved cows for their spotty graphic quality, and also for their sweet natures, melty eyes, and mellow moos. Two of this herd are creamers—the orange and white one from Czechoslovakia. My favorite cow I call Tulip. She’s a tribute to Mother Nature and a commemorative figurine from the NYC Cow Parade in… Continue reading Collection #7: Cows
Road Trip: Collections Larger Than Mine
Crazy collections span the entire globe—from gnomes in Australia to toilet seats in San Antonio. The Atlas Obscura has put together The Ultimate List of Wonderfully Specific Museums. Put these on your places-to-visit bucket list. I've actually been to the Pencil Museum in England. One down, 83 to go. My post on World Globes may… Continue reading Road Trip: Collections Larger Than Mine
Collection #6: Boxes
I may have opened Pandora’s box when I decided to blog about my collection of boxes. I kept finding more and more boxes. So here they are. My dresser is topped with jewelry-filled boxes—a Florentine box with drawers, an wood marquetry box, Italian maiolica boxes. I just have to remember what is in… Continue reading Collection #6: Boxes
Collection #5: Antique Picture Frames
Old. Gold. Gaudy. That’s the way I like my antique picture frames. Chips? Dings? Cracks? No problem. I collect for effect, not value. In my living room, I’ve used antique frames to display my artwork. The golden ornamentation and the subject matter of the paintings tie the whole wall together. Each frame is unique and… Continue reading Collection #5: Antique Picture Frames
Collection #4: Italian Plates
Often, decorative plate collections end up on walls, and my kitchen is no exception. My love for all things Italian includes plates—26 on my kitchen walls and more in cupboards. Part of my collection was gifted to me by my cara amica, Janina. I painted a wall red just to show off the Sienese plates’… Continue reading Collection #4: Italian Plates
Collection #3: Many Marys
The Madonna and Child always looked over my childhood home and stayed with me into adulthood. From two inherited plaques, my collection of Mary statues, plaques, candles, and paintings has grown. A cluster of plaques watches over my bed. The serenity prayer was hand lettered by my uncle for my parents. The small… Continue reading Collection #3: Many Marys
Collection #2: World Globes
I love globes—the more the merrier. They look great nestled together. I love maps, too. No GPS for me. I was the family navigator. This is my most treasured globe. It’s from my daughter and engraved “The Best Single Mom in the World.” As history and political boundaries change, so do globes. To solve the… Continue reading Collection #2: World Globes
Collection #1: Italian Pitchers
Collection #1: Italian Pitchers
The Clutter Chronicles 