The Joys of Antiques and Collectibles

Collecting antiques and collectibles is a way of life for most of us that are involved in some way, shape or form in this business. As a collector there is that feeling of euphoria we experience adding that elusive piece to a collection.

The "labor of love" standing in long lines at the flea markets before the crack of dawn. The back bending and hurting we experience from lifting and carting those beloved treasures home. Learning and sharing our knowledge. I find dealers and collectors have assembled a vast knowledge in their given fields and so often wholeheartedly wanting to share. We learn by sharing.

Still, we are only the care-takers of these chosen things that we proudly display and it is our duty to care and pass along to the ones coming behind us. Giving them the knowledge and care to appreciate. Again to pass along.

These are truly my feelings about antique and collectible collecting. Love is in the "hunt", perseverance of that "hunt", caring for and learning about the treasures I hold so dear. Although I have varied antique interest my love and affection is with antique and vintage textiles.

Textiles in all eras were in part, "a labor of love". Some of course being about sheer necessity. I look with admiration of the beauty & precise handiwork ladies of yesteryear stored away in cupboards, chests etc. only to be discovered again...

No matter how small or minute the treasure is, it is my feeling it should be held in high esteem to honor the person who so carefully created it.