I have hundreds of these vintage book pages filled with drawings of animals and plants and fungi. I also have a lot of Audubon books. We've been fortunate in finding them at flea markets and thrift stores and estate sales. When we move to a bigger place, I'd like to get those flat file cabinets for my vintage prints.
Aside from vintage books and prints, I collect sewing machines. I have 8 and all but one are super old. I also have a big fabric stash, which I need to organize by color. It doesn't help that I live close to a 2-dollar fabric scrap shop and that Britex Fabrics is at a walking distance. Aaaaaa!
What are your collections?
I also collect species identification and other old science books. I have to limit myself to one bookshelf or they may take over the place! Yarn and vintage buttons seem to find their way to my place too; as well as unwanted plants from the greenhouse where I work. :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable blog!
elise--ooh i like those kinds of books.
ReplyDeletei'd love to see your plant collection! i want to start a succulent and cacti collection--if i had the space.
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I love Audubon and other old picture reference books. I buy them, thinking the pictures would be nice to frame, but can't bring myself to take out the pages! I'm afraid I collect too much--books, fabric, buttons, vintage kitchen 'things.' Pretty much anything that strikes my fancy!
ReplyDeleteDawn-I'm the same way. I can't tear books. I get too attached.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one who collects knick knacks :)
Isn't it funny how one link leads to another? I have been looking for info on french lace that I have wanted to sell. I could not find a price for something comparable anywhere.
ReplyDeleteI followed your link to Bristex and they have just what I have been looking for. Thanks.......
I love your images of butterflies. I have a soft spot for old bug and bird ID books. I also collect old scarves and hankies. The patterns and textures enthrall me. Thanks for all the wonderful freebies and a great blog!
ReplyDeletezizzybob: oh awesome! i'm glad you found what you needed. britex is an awesome shop and it's amazing in person.
ReplyDeletedandelionlady: ooh! i wish i had a bigger hanky and scarf collection. mine is very modest. they are mostly vera scarves which i got for 1.00 at the flea market :) i love vera scarves!
Also - if you get a chance please pop on by to discuss being an entrepreneur - would love your input!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing - what a find!
ReplyDeleteoh my! i am obsessed with prints of the like! have you seen the smokey the bear prints similar to these?!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
j.
oh i haven't seen smokey the bear vintage prints. i think i may have seen vintage signs though...
ReplyDeletegreat collection yas! love it!
ReplyDeleteI collect vintage pattern books, vintage Keane prints, gnomes, and a whole lot more. My poor husband!
ReplyDeleteWhen I move back to the Bay you will have to show me you favorite thrifting spots.