Did you discover some wonderful treasures as you
de-cluttered your home? There’s a good chance you found several items that would fit into a common theme and would look great displayed together. Most people have at least one thing they like to collect and enjoy, so why not use those items to decorate your home and surround yourself with things you love?
Collection displays are a cornerstone of cottage style decorating . A collection can be a grouping of anything you or that strikes your fancy.
How do you decide what to keep for your display? Keep only those things that you absolutely love. How do you feel when you look at a specific item? Keep those things that make you feel at home, relaxed, rejuvenated, or cozy. Sentimental items are always keepers!
By grouping your collections of vintage items and flea market finds you will alleviate the look of a cluttered atmosphere. Remember Cottage Style is one of “less is more” and a collection of well chosen items are brought front and center and given prominence in place of “stuff”scattered all over the house. (There is a big difference!) Just remember to choose what you love and make it the star of your home. You will be so happy with the results.
Here are some popular items that make great collection displays
- Vintage teacups, salt and pepper shakers, pitchers, and plates
- Antique toys, nutcrackers, bears, and dolls
- Varieties of linens, retro tablecloths, hot-pads, teatowels and aprons
- Old wooden crates, boxes and vintage suitcases
- Antique colored glass in glasses, bowls, and vases
- Silver spoons, candle holders, and trays
Get the idea? Truly, anything you love and want to see on a daily basis is perfect for creating a collection display. Just use your imagination!
See you tomorrow for Day #4 of our Cottage Style Guide.
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I have tons of collections:) It’s true that when you clear away clutter and then put the collection on display, you can appreciate it more. I like this series!
Yes Christina- amazing how our collections can become the star of our home. Glad you are enjoying the series. Thanks for visiting today.
Denise, I’m loving the cottage style decorating posts…right up my alley! I just discovered your other website & have bookmarked it so I can explore when I have more time. Blessings to you, Alisha
Alisha,
Thank you for the feedback and glad to know a fellow “cottage gal”. I enjoyed visiting your blog, we have a lot in common. Beautiful job on creating blog with a good balance of content. Its beautiful and God- honoring. Love it!
I love collections, & inherited several. I do try to keep all of one item together for a less cluttered look — collector’s plates, teacups, Hummels, antique spoons, photos. Thanks for the great post & for hosting the linkup, & God bless,
Laurie
Sounds like you have wonderful treasures Laurie, and that you enjoy surrounding yourself with the things you love. That is what it’s all about!
What fun ideas you’ve been sharing in your Cottage Style Guide series – I love the look, and the pictures you’ve been using are so beautiful …
Happy to have you joining me for this series Cherry. Blessings to you!
I think you’re smart Denise. Thank you for pulling together so much beauty… ~ Love from Maine, Amy