For those of us that collect, a collection is really never truthfully "finished"...one is always finding an item to add.
Case in point. Collection Challenge #17 Straws and Swizzle Sticks.
This was my most recent estate sale find to add to my straw collection.
The "Free Bubble Gum Straws" that were included in the box are still in my recent find (wrapped in the paper). They are as hard as rock...ready to break a tooth.
To add to Collection #22 Paint Boxes and Books. A unused paint tin.
To add to Collection #15 Birthday Candles/Holders. For my birthday, Barbara from Oodles and Oodles sent me a fitting birthday gift of bird candle holders (I had not ever seen these before).
Dang cute!
And last but not least, to add to my bird collection (not a featured collection challenge, but still posted about). This birthday gift from Pam at One Gal's Trash.
Love, love adding to my collections! I have a few more future challenges ready to go, but if you have a challenge for me, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show my your collection of ____". I am always up for a to do some digging in my stash.
I second the motion, This is THE most fun blog on the block! When you post about straws, my vote always swings your way! Happy Valentine's Day to you! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 15, 2011 at 08:31 AM
The Tweetie-pie candle holders are just the best! Wouldn't they be cute on a cake for Easter or mothers day?
Posted by: janet | February 15, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Those little birdie candle holders are just the cutest thing. Love those!
Posted by: Kathy | February 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Do you ring that bell when dinner is served?! When our daughter was little, I had one of those cast iron ones on the porch post that I would ring, and she would get so embarrassed!
I agree, a collection is never complete, and those candleholders that Barbara sent you are a great addition to yours!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | February 15, 2011 at 02:07 PM
The little birds are sooo cute. And the bell, adorable! I remember the straws!! That was a long time for the gum to "stick" around!
Annette
Posted by: Annette | February 15, 2011 at 03:50 PM
Love the little birds!!!
Posted by: elma | February 15, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Love all those cute collections Laurie! I know you collect silouhettes, have you shown those yet?
Marci
Posted by: Marci Cook | February 15, 2011 at 09:54 PM
Oh these might be my new favorites! I love that tin, pristine...The birthday birds, so tweet. Bubble gum straws...too fun. Thanks for sharing. These are so great. Smiles, Renee
Posted by: Renee | February 16, 2011 at 06:13 AM
Hi Laurie, ooooooooh, I like
the additions to your collections,
especially the bluebird bell
and candle holders! I remember
straws with chocolate powder in
them when I was little. Just put
the straw in the glass of milk
and stir! The bubble gum straw
is definitely unique. Just remembered that there were also
strawberry flavored straws. The
straws were paper with either
brown stripes or pink stripes.
Did you ever come across these?
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | February 17, 2011 at 02:15 PM