I bought a box of vintage straws for my straw collection. They were swan brand.
It dawned on me that I have a collection of vintage swans. Time to share.
When I put away my Christmas decorations this year I mixed up some of my regular decorating displays. My corner cabinet that keeps my ivory pottery got a new look. The honeycomb mushroom and the feathered swan (which actually contains trinkets..like that SARPRISE ball) have always lived here. The swan looked lonely, so I gathered up my other swans and now they are swimming together.
One with jeweled flowers.
A pair of lovey dovey swans.
I really like them all clustered together in this cabinet.
My one of a kind swan rack is made from vintage pieces. I did not make it, but bought it this way. I was told the swan figures were actually intended to hold drying lingerie.
I am always changing things up on my kitchen windowsill. Right now a trio of pottery swans sits with a pot of tiny daffodils.
I found this plastic swan last year at an estate sale. I gussied her up and use her for display at some of my shows.
She was originally a planter and has a hole drilled in her back. You can fit a strand of white holiday lights through and nestle them inside of her. At night she gives a gentle glow when turned on. A magnicent night light!
This crazy swan came in a big bag of vintage plastic flowers from an estate sale. I did not know she was in there, but I could not bear to throw this goofy handmade swan away. She lives high on a shelf in my studio.
She was made from netting and an old bleach bottle. Super goofy.
I use vintage swans in some of my crafting.
I really like it when I find them in the original packaging.
And last but not least a swan squeaky toy. I think the smaller yellow fellow is a swan too (altho he does look duckish as well).
A fun collection to swim your way. If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "show me your collection of _____".
Always something to share...happy day!
ps. Remember Valentine Etsy is listed tonight.
Now who woulda thunk you would have a swan collection too! hee! hee! Where do you store all your wonderful collections?
Posted by: karen | January 22, 2013 at 06:39 AM
You're right...the handmade swan from a bleach bottle is too much!!! Love this collection, especially the trio of swans....great colors!!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | January 22, 2013 at 07:05 AM
Took me a bit to think straight...I got your swans confused with your stork collection LOL. What a great collection! They look good with the mushroom display too. Love your big plastic one...bet that is pretty with the lights in it. The bleach bottle one is a hoot.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Doreen | January 22, 2013 at 08:05 AM
Love them all together in the cabinet; what a great display for Valentine's as they are so LOVELY!
Posted by: Maureen | January 22, 2013 at 08:18 AM
Love the swans with the white pottery, mossy rocks and honeycomb mushrooms. You outdid yourself, girl!
Posted by: Janet Johnson | January 22, 2013 at 09:14 AM
The swan display with the honeycomb mushrooms is just so darn romantic. I'm completely smitten with those honeycombs too.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | January 22, 2013 at 10:47 AM
I love the way they look paired with the honeycomb mushrooms. Such sweet, muted colors. Beautiful!
Posted by: Kathy | January 22, 2013 at 05:36 PM
Cute collection. That rubber one with the giant eye and those awesome straws are my favorites. The vintage plastic ones would be great at a romantic vintage wedding.
Posted by: Marci | January 22, 2013 at 08:06 PM
I love the easy elegance of your cabinet display. The long graceful necks of the swans and the green for color. The honeycomb mushrooms are something I had not seen before. They add just the right touch.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | January 23, 2013 at 05:25 AM
Very fun collection! I have a small Occupied Japan swan that was my mom's. And I, too, bought a plastic swan planter at an estate sale last year. Looks just like yours!
Posted by: Diane | January 23, 2013 at 03:09 PM
What is it about swans??? I am so loving your sweet collection...that swan planter melts my heart...I think my grandma use to have one like that.
Thanks for your encouraging words about my book! Happy weekend to you.
Posted by: koralee | January 24, 2013 at 06:22 PM
MagpieEthyl: I have found 2 items that combine your love of storks AND honeycomb paper. I would love to send them to you. Is there an adress I can send them to?
Posted by: Renee Yancy | January 25, 2013 at 02:30 PM