tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post1281543146997193484..comments2023-12-20T04:28:14.779-08:00Comments on LISA SOLOMON :: m u s i n g s: thirteen :: collectionlisa solomonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824254691379334918noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-43165132326239148002007-04-27T05:21:00.000-07:002007-04-27T05:21:00.000-07:00Like Martha I like the idea of collecting, but not...Like Martha I like the idea of collecting, but not necessarily the effort of creating a collection - I like the idea of haphazardness, of lack of intent and one day you look up and realise your entire shelf is littered with white ceramics. A 'collection' sounds so formal - and I feel a little ashamed that nothing I 'collect' is formalised in any way except as groupings of inspiration. My groupings - for want of a better word - are containers which always push the boundaries of what is more important - the contained or the container. And little pieces of artwork - a little Tiny Showcase collection like Shari has.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-83230408507401724122007-04-26T21:26:00.000-07:002007-04-26T21:26:00.000-07:00this is bringing back memories for me too. i used...this is bringing back memories for me too. i used to be such a collector of just about everything, especially books (which i've hauled back and forth between coasts). but since we've moved into our new home, we've really simplified. i think because we moved so many times the past few years and kept many of our things in boxes, we finally realized that we're just as happy without them. even our beloved books. although i think i will make an exception for fabric and my baby's outgrown things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-68097545425231318812007-04-26T18:47:00.000-07:002007-04-26T18:47:00.000-07:00your home looks lovely. nextly, i cannot believe h...your home looks lovely. nextly, i cannot believe how many things we have in common...i collected stickers. i NEVER stuck them down, i put them in photo albums for fear of sticking it down and then regretting it. i still have that issue with other things that i love. i collect old boxes of almost any sort. i use them in my artwork, but i am always afraid to. or any other random ephemera, i think it is so gorgeous in its own imperfections that i have a hard time doing anything to it. i collect nests, too. they amaze me. in so many ways, the are just like us and what we use to make our works...you find little pieces of litter, paper, hair, fluff, yarn, cloth, cigarette butts, you name it, the bird is able to see it as a part of their home, rather than trash. a cat wouldn't see this stuff and think anything at all. a bird sees it as useful and therefore beautiful. is that odd? i am an utter packrat, i love junk. it makes me heart ache. okay. you just inspired a blog post. must. do. that. to-morrow. when i am not so sleepy. again, i love seeing your world. it is such a lovely place!natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944992096421526335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-87577373865459408462007-04-26T07:55:00.000-07:002007-04-26T07:55:00.000-07:00At this point in my life this is an interesting su...At this point in my life this is an interesting subject since I'm clearing out part of my "collections".<BR/>Is it enough to keep 2 of similar things to make it a collection? I wonder.<BR/>I may write about this tomorrow, if you two don't mind that is, as the subject has been going around my mind for quite a long time now.<BR/><BR/>ps: gorgeous collections from both :)paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15719874408712636961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-20840120213094618472007-04-26T07:38:00.000-07:002007-04-26T07:38:00.000-07:00wellsuch a great post!you both knowhow i love coll...well<BR/>such a <BR/>great post!<BR/>you both know<BR/>how i love <BR/>collections...<BR/>maybe i need<BR/>to revive<BR/>my collection<BR/>collective again...<BR/>i still have so<BR/>many more<BR/>collections!<BR/>xobughearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155984346674609786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-3875618816100838692007-04-25T20:54:00.000-07:002007-04-25T20:54:00.000-07:00hi aimme... thanks for coming by - the documentary...hi aimme... thanks for coming by - the documentary project happens every monday on either my or shari's blog :) i think she'll be happy to know you have heart shaped rocks too!<BR/><BR/>julie... i think i'd like all my stamps more now. i should see if they are around :)<BR/><BR/>gracia... XO true... what you love.<BR/><BR/>maditi -- you are so not alone... i want vases. wanna trade?<BR/><BR/>marieke... :) i wish you were here - you could borrow any of the craft books....<BR/><BR/>shari dear - seems like stickers were big w/ many of us. :)<BR/><BR/>hannah - got any left? i'll trade ya!<BR/><BR/>camilla - thanks for the link to your project!<BR/><BR/>wendy - i think you are wise not to collect things. i'm sadly addicted.<BR/><BR/>hi casey... thanks for your great comment. it's nice to hear about other people's collections!<BR/><BR/>tiff.... fabric. i have too much and i don't even think it's a collection :)<BR/><BR/>leeann - oh yes - fabric counts! i'd love to see your glass, buttons, frames... all of it!<BR/><BR/>sarah - that show - oh that show! i have too many. i only mentioned a very small portion.<BR/><BR/>v&v- hee hee - fans! yes!! hugs back<BR/><BR/>babelfish - i like it when things are displayed together too.... if only i had enough room to store and rotate!<BR/><BR/>vanessa v - you are not alone.... let the collections live on!! :D<BR/><BR/>hi momo!<BR/><BR/>janet - mmm hmmm... many cross overs here.... <BR/><BR/>martha - i WISH i had your restraint. or more storage... i'd love to hide most of it and showcase some of it at a time. i would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see your dinnerware. will you share some?<BR/><BR/>xolisa solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824254691379334918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-11153464312284565292007-04-25T18:25:00.000-07:002007-04-25T18:25:00.000-07:00I love seeing and hearing about both your collecti...I love seeing and hearing about both your collections. And I remember seeing Lisa's coat collection awhile ago....I am a coat-a-phile too:)<BR/>I think I love the idea of collections more than the actual collections. I love seeing other peoples collections and what that might say about them. I love the collection column in Martha Stewart Living. I like to think about things I might collect. I love seeing groupings/massings of things. I think it's the whole idea of field vs. object that I relate to.<BR/>I really only have one collection though -mid-century modern dinnerware. Granted, this takes up alot of space....but I think the side of me that likes uncluttered space wins over the side that wants masses of similar things....MWMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777221355852950834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-73432225211637295752007-04-25T03:22:00.000-07:002007-04-25T03:22:00.000-07:00Wow, this has made me look around and realise what...Wow, this has made me look around and realise what a huge collector I am, and strangely without intention. The list begins with Babushka dolls,Japanese kokeshi dolls, blue and white enamelware, gaytime and acapulcoware pottery, dala horses, Danish pottery, Vintage tins, 80's vinyl, and Art in every shape and form. It has made me feel a little bit frivolous and ashamed though to be honest. Time to start editing my house i think! A wonderfully thought provoking post from you two again though.xxxJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121510172512656073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-42134670605431346862007-04-25T01:22:00.000-07:002007-04-25T01:22:00.000-07:00great collection, Lisa!! ^_^great collection, Lisa!! ^_^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-74452273436854627702007-04-24T21:44:00.000-07:002007-04-24T21:44:00.000-07:00Okay. I could go on for a lifetime so let's just ...Okay. I could go on for a lifetime so let's just say, my collection cups runneth over. And, I have to say, I gasped at your rock heart collection. As, my darling man-boy has been hearting me for years. 7 years of heart shaped rocks, with a made up poem about me or our love on the bottom side, dated too. Usually received on a birthday or Valentine's day. I adore them , I relish in them. They make me happier than anything that I could ever receive of monetary value. Soo, collecting...Bottle caps, Perfume bottles old and new but have to be very special new, creatures (not living), religious statues, books and books and books. I buy them to do art, and then I can't part. I have gone so far as to pull out a page, and then paste it back in, as my mind had changed about using it. Books, they are my life. xxo,V ps: Great POST!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-64462995403993872462007-04-24T21:16:00.000-07:002007-04-24T21:16:00.000-07:00I love collection of things and how they look toge...I love collection of things and how they look together when displayed. The quote from 'the art of travel', delivers this desire so well. (I vote for opening this topic to everyone).<BR/><BR/>shari: Love your mary jane style collection, they are sweet like you. Pieces of artwork- I am starting my own little collection here. Love the heart-shaped rocks, where do you find them? The white pottery, very calming and organic (it's such a great collection already, definitely a bigger shelf).<BR/><BR/>lisa: I find it difficult to throw things away too, it seems we all began with stamp collecting then moved on. Your Japanese craft book collection, wow (I am so envious!)<BR/>I agree with you on the fun of the hunt, like finding a missing piece of jigsaw. Great vintage bottles and lunch box collection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-56406762264421975752007-04-24T18:17:00.000-07:002007-04-24T18:17:00.000-07:00Oh dear Lisa your collections are beautiful. I jus...Oh dear Lisa your collections are beautiful. I just thought of another collection you have: Fans!! <BR/><BR/>Hugs and Hugs!!christine ann hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604265253013784025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-23409784679767806532007-04-24T18:13:00.000-07:002007-04-24T18:13:00.000-07:00i love seeing your collections girls, i always fee...i love seeing your collections girls, i always feel that the things we collect give soul to the spaces we inhabit, i have too many to mention! oh and you would love our friday night (must see) viewing...<BR/>http://www.abc.net.au/tv/collectors/sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906308664386854326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-12192323773334887592007-04-24T18:01:00.000-07:002007-04-24T18:01:00.000-07:00I loved all the photos and you made me realize I h...I loved all the photos and you made me realize I have started collecting things. I never thought I was a collector before. My grandma says 3 or more of anything is a collection. So I got milk glass, colorful glass bottles too!, buttons, frames, and does fabric count?LeeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353955432153587658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-45699576013813861522007-04-24T13:55:00.000-07:002007-04-24T13:55:00.000-07:00After reading this, I started thinking about my co...After reading this, I started thinking about my collections. Fabric is right at the top and though I do try to use every piece I buy, there are many that it just physically pains me to have to cut. <BR/><BR/>Shari, I love the mugs (and Archers of Loaf, rock on!)<BR/><BR/>Lisa, your bottle collection is <BR/>fabulous!<BR/><BR/>Have a great day!<BR/>Tiff*Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923664474360546706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-18420944245803227492007-04-24T08:56:00.000-07:002007-04-24T08:56:00.000-07:00hello! I really loved reading about the collection...hello! I really loved reading about the collections you both have; I'm an obsessive-collector-type. It doesn't help that I loved to antique/thrift and have an intense love of anything old. I think my biggest collection right now is my National Geographic (I have issues from 1912 forward...), with vintage clothes, jewelry, photographs and magazines coming up a close second. :) I collected stamps as a kid too... still have them! I've been wondering lately if I should incorporate them into artwork or something. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the inspiring post--I always love reading about what other people find collectable!Casey Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060290127464174281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-31541358354238806162007-04-24T08:29:00.000-07:002007-04-24T08:29:00.000-07:00i love collections, but I am not a collector...I a...i love collections, but I am not a collector...I am with you dad, if I don't use it, if I don't love it, it is out.<BR/>but I think collections of pieces together are really beautiful.<BR/>thanks for sharing!!wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413371510121644840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-47456567748301856842007-04-24T07:43:00.000-07:002007-04-24T07:43:00.000-07:00I'm making a piece of work at the moment to do wit...I'm making a piece of work at the moment to do with collections- hope you don't mind if I link to this post? Here's my call for info:<BR/>http://madebymilla.blogspot.com/2007/04/are-you-collector.htmlCamillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133838817607025707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-67491845472254415132007-04-24T07:25:00.000-07:002007-04-24T07:25:00.000-07:00oh this brought back memories. i had stamps for a...oh this brought back memories. i had stamps for a short time too, but stickers was where it was at! love seeing your collections ladies!hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05375293685586497432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-50971621652663948642007-04-24T07:08:00.000-07:002007-04-24T07:08:00.000-07:00so great! as soon as you said "stickers" i went YE...so great! as soon as you said "stickers" i went YES! i had such a sticker collection, in fact i wish i still had all of those books. big stickers, glittery stickers, fuzzy stickers, smelly stickers... oh stickers, how i love thee. and vintage bottles, i am accumulating a collection of bottles... though unlike yours mine are spread sporatically through the apartment, i wonder if they'd look better lumped together? i'll have to experiment.eshuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02265822536068720060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-81165332918521487422007-04-24T06:32:00.000-07:002007-04-24T06:32:00.000-07:00hi lisa,as i mentioned earlier, thanks for remindi...hi lisa,<BR/>as i mentioned earlier, thanks for reminding me of my sticker collection! it was far superior to my stamp collection in every way. now, i'm wondering what happened to those photo albums? i'd do anything to open up those albums and see what's inside. :) our lives do continue to intersect and that makes me smile. love your vintage lunchboxes and the beautiful nests. i have never made it to a japanese bookstore which is probably a good thing. books are quite easily my downfall. xoxosharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966494025294623276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-33927538987503186572007-04-24T05:22:00.000-07:002007-04-24T05:22:00.000-07:00Ah collections - every artist/designer should have...Ah collections - every artist/designer should have them! And I envy yours a lot - those craft books... :-)Mariekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240080300952917574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-7260694464206153242007-04-23T23:48:00.000-07:002007-04-23T23:48:00.000-07:00a wonderful post for a fellow obsessive collector ...a wonderful post for a fellow obsessive collector :)<BR/>now I also want to collect white tea/coffee cups and vintage glass bottles ... oh and the nests are awesome!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-2194027360971682182007-04-23T23:16:00.000-07:002007-04-23T23:16:00.000-07:00Great, great collections L & S. You've just got to...Great, great collections L & S. You've just got to collect what you love!<BR/>see you, g xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-79052161042179687692007-04-23T21:45:00.000-07:002007-04-23T21:45:00.000-07:00Great fun post - i think we all collected stamps a...Great fun post - i think we all collected stamps as kids (until it got boring) but now i collect used stamps again!!! Lovely pictures - i love pictures of groupings too!! I love both of your collections - found papers, heart shaped rocks, art, vintage bottle and NESTS!!!!!!! and Shari, i would have two shelves built ;)<BR/>I agree with what you said about the 'hunt' and excitement of finding a missing piece! That does it for me ;)<BR/>Lovely, lovely!! xxxjuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494063962933062572noreply@blogger.com