If money and space were no object… what would you collect?

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I asked this question on the *bespoke* Facebook page yesterday, and loved the responses so much, I thought I’d bring it across to the blog!

My answer to the question? Salt & Pepper shakers… and classic cars!

If you’re a long-term reader, you probably already know I’ve got a rather prodigious collection of both ceramic birds and vintage dresses, but honestly, I’m starting to run out of space in this little home of ours, so more collections are a no-go.

Here are what some of the *bespoke* readers said they would collect:

Rebecca DaCostaÂ More vintage fabric!
Jo DurandÂ teasets
Sandra FoxÂ tea towels, tea cups and pretty plates.
Katherine ApplebyÂ Yup – teapots and teacups here too! 😉 And old wooden art boxes and old interesting coloured glass ware… Then I would create something akin to a whimsical Victorian gothic decor! hahahaha!… Yeah, if I had money, space, and if I continue to drift into insanity! 😉 hehehe!
Sweet Gracie CandlesÂ Yes, tea sets 🙂 and vintage bottles
April Smelser StarrÂ Vintage luggage! Old trunks and suitcases and so forth. 🙂
Sarah Elizabeth PhelpsÂ Hear hear on the vintage luggage!
Charlotte SykoraÂ I would collect vintage dolls houses. Tin, cardboard or ply. And fill them with furniture. Yay!

How about you? What would you collect if space and money were no object?

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9 Comments

Teresa on April 12, 2012 at 11:08 am

For meâ€¦ collecting vintage goes without saying! 😉
But teacups are vintage canisters are also a weakness of mine.

Rin on April 12, 2012 at 1:05 pm

I would collect rocks, minerals, and fossils! I’ve been fascinated by them since I was a little girl!

Tasha on April 12, 2012 at 1:31 pm

I’d definitely keep adding to my collection of tribal masks – just need to travel to all the exotic locales to get them!
Tasha xo

ejorpin on April 13, 2012 at 4:28 pm

Now that’s a collection I’d love to have a peak at!

robin on April 12, 2012 at 2:14 pm

Sewing machines,typewriters and stand up arcade games!

Lexa on April 12, 2012 at 2:36 pm

I would collect doll houses of all shapes and sizes and fill them with tiny tiny things I made myself! 🙂 I already sort of collect kokeshi dolls but it is limited by money, sadly. So, I’d also get more of those, if I could.

Brooke {Slow Your Home} on April 12, 2012 at 9:00 pm

I’m a clutter-phobe, so I’d collect plane tickets and the memories that go along with them!! Traveling extensively with my family would be amazing!

ejorpin on April 13, 2012 at 4:31 pm

Mid century modern furniture and decor (especially matte white vases). And all the art work that I’m constantly swooning over. Sigh.

Jenny on April 14, 2012 at 5:17 pm

It would definitely be Barbie dolls and the cute accessories. I used to design and make clothes for mine when I was young and Ive never been able to resist a walk through the Barbie aisle when visiting a toy shop with my children.

Teresa on April 12, 2012 at 11:08 am

For meâ€¦ collecting vintage goes without saying! 😉
But teacups are vintage canisters are also a weakness of mine.
Rin on April 12, 2012 at 1:05 pm

I would collect rocks, minerals, and fossils! I’ve been fascinated by them since I was a little girl!
Tasha on April 12, 2012 at 1:31 pm

I’d definitely keep adding to my collection of tribal masks – just need to travel to all the exotic locales to get them!
Tasha xo
- ejorpin on April 13, 2012 at 4:28 pm
  
  Now that’s a collection I’d love to have a peak at!
robin on April 12, 2012 at 2:14 pm

Sewing machines,typewriters and stand up arcade games!
Lexa on April 12, 2012 at 2:36 pm

I would collect doll houses of all shapes and sizes and fill them with tiny tiny things I made myself! 🙂 I already sort of collect kokeshi dolls but it is limited by money, sadly. So, I’d also get more of those, if I could.
Brooke {Slow Your Home} on April 12, 2012 at 9:00 pm

I’m a clutter-phobe, so I’d collect plane tickets and the memories that go along with them!! Traveling extensively with my family would be amazing!
ejorpin on April 13, 2012 at 4:31 pm

Mid century modern furniture and decor (especially matte white vases). And all the art work that I’m constantly swooning over. Sigh.
Jenny on April 14, 2012 at 5:17 pm

It would definitely be Barbie dolls and the cute accessories. I used to design and make clothes for mine when I was young and Ive never been able to resist a walk through the Barbie aisle when visiting a toy shop with my children.