Some of my so-called blog friends insinuated in their comments on my last post that it certainly appeared to them as if I did have a salt-and-pepper shaker collection. Well, I don't, and I have addresses for some of you, and if a set of salt and pepper shakers shows up on your doorstep without explanation some night, you'll have only yourselves to blame. With that said, here's something else I don't collect: egg timers.
I have only one of these, and even though the base is very chipped up, I like the broom.
And that sweet face.
She lives in a drawer with the watering can salt and pepper shakers, and one can only wonder if they whisper to each other about whether they've done something wrong and how come they don't get to live in the sunshine with the Jadeite. Well, it's because I collect Jadeite. And I don't collect egg timers or salt and pepper shakers. Life is difficult and unfair sometimes.
I don't collect dresser sets, either, but I found this duo at the thrift store yesterday. Pretty, but so not my style, and certainly destined for Etsy.
I don't collect wedding cake toppers/bride and groom figurines either, but they were at the thrift store as well, and again destined for Etsy.
Anybody who guesses correctly what object will be featured next as something I don't collect will receive it/them in the mail. (But only if you really want it/them.) Go ahead, guess! It'll be fun to see what you come up with.
My first time here. Was having lunch with Laurie (aka Magpie Ethel) and Amy (So Into Vintage) and they both told me how much they love your blog so I thought I would come check it out. So cute! I do collect a lot of things, wedding toppers being one and the one you found is adorable. Gonna go read more. Have a great day!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | January 21, 2010 at 11:40 AM
How can you banish to the soulless innards of a darkened drawer the cuteness of the wee sweet lil German girl from the Black Forest, who's hearts desire is for you to have the perfectly cooked egg everytime? ;) Ach du Leiber!
Might i suggest that you find some holiday to use her as a display? Nothing too long where you have to make a commitment to keep her up for weeks, however, maybe just a day...or two? May Day? Germany's Reunification (Oct 3rd), or maybe Nov 24th (Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day)? :)
I'm thinking you also don't collect ash trays.
Those could be hidden in the bottom of an auction box.
Posted by: Whit | January 21, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Figural sewing tape measures!!
Posted by: April | January 21, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Well, I know you don't collect Irmi/Nursery Original pieces because you have one in you etsy shop. Although your cute little egg timer reminds me of one.
My problam is that I collect everything! I can't help but want to trasure everything I find!
Hope your having a great week, Lindsey
Posted by: Lindsey | January 21, 2010 at 12:47 PM
They would have to pry that wedding cake topper out of my cold dead hands!
Posted by: Mary Ellen | January 21, 2010 at 02:12 PM
Vintage pie birds?
Posted by: Mary @ Turkey Farm Treasures | January 21, 2010 at 02:37 PM
I am clever: I guess something that I really want to receive: vintage heart shaped chocolate boxes. It would be so appropriate!
Posted by: LiLi M. | January 21, 2010 at 03:11 PM
Oh Oh maybe you don't collect egg cups and I would love some egg cups! LOL...after all you DON'T collect egg timers! Can't wait to see what is next!
Always,
Linda
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | January 21, 2010 at 07:19 PM
um....if you don't collect egg timers with cute girls on them, I can give you my address...
;-)
I don't either but I could be won over...
Now as to the next not really collection; my guess would be.....
vintage cookie tins!
Posted by: Theresa | January 21, 2010 at 07:41 PM
Thimbles. Jewels
Posted by: Julie | January 21, 2010 at 07:51 PM
Hahaha. Love coming here.
Posted by: Tina | January 21, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Napkin rings? Cordial glasses? I saw a set of green cordial glasses at an estate sale about 5 years ago and I've been kicking myself ever since for not grabbing them up!
Posted by: courtney | January 22, 2010 at 12:21 AM
You sound rather threatening in that first paragraph about those of us that doubt your belief that you don't have a salt and pepper collection!!! I always thought this was such a friendly blog!!! What you don't collect huh...I guess I should just think about what I don't collect since we have such similar collections. I'm going for vintage curtain tie backs. (if I am right, I do want them)
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | January 22, 2010 at 01:11 AM
I love that little egg timer. This is harder than I thought -- I'll guess perfume bottles....or handkerchiefs....or costume jewelry
Posted by: Martha | January 22, 2010 at 01:47 AM
Hmmmmm...I'm going to guess....dolls? I try not to collect them myself, but there are so many fabulous ones that win me over! Can't wait for the next big reveal! :)
Posted by: Crystal | January 22, 2010 at 02:09 PM
hmmm maybe egg cups..my mom has 600+ in her non-collection lol
Posted by: bettyann | January 22, 2010 at 02:12 PM
Ooops...I guess I should have read your last post, where it says you don't collect dolls, before taking a guess (a correct one!) on this post. lol So my next guess is.....stuffed animals? :)
Posted by: Crystal | January 22, 2010 at 02:13 PM
In the spirit of "if you don't collect it, I do" and "small enough to hide in a box", my guess is spoon rests. I don't currently collect them, either, but it might be fun. Thanks for the contest!
Posted by: Sheryl | January 22, 2010 at 05:26 PM
This is harder than I thought it would be.
I'm guessing you don't collect miniature vintage cuckoo clocks. I don't collect them either since I only have two but a third would make it official ...
Posted by: Into Vintage | January 22, 2010 at 06:05 PM
I was going to say pie birds but it has been mentioned so I will guess that you don't collect vases shaped like an open book. (I was putting away my christmas items and discovered an accidental collection of 13 of those book shaped vases.)
Posted by: Bette | January 22, 2010 at 06:15 PM