COLLECT THIS I love collecting for my home — much of my items are beautiful and functional — many are just pretty, shiny objects. What to collect? Buy what you love, but don’t be afraid to ditch everything and start from scratch. Collections should bring you joy, not a hording situation. These are just a few of the items I’ll be hunting for in 2023. After all, it’s the thrill of the hunt that makes collecting so much fun. By Alana Lauren
2. Vintage ice buckets.
Look for hallmarks that identify the piece as authentic silver. Leaded glass and crystal with silver or gold accents are beautiful as well. Great as planters or vases.
1. Vintage glassware. Timeless and elegant, vintage glassware adds a touch of sophistication. Look for the heavy pieces; these are better quality. Don’t be afraid to pick up mismatched pieces, but never buy chipped or damaged.
4. Art Deco. Mid-century move over! Art Deco is all the rage. What is Art Deco? Art Deco is a popular design style of the 1920s and ‘30s characterized especially by sleek geometric or stylized forms.
5. Ashtrays. Yeah, I know that sounds awful but, hear me out. Many of the ashtrays from the 50s and 60s were made of leaded glass, marble or crystal. They are perfect as coasters, catch-alls or candle holders and the thrift stores are full of them!
6. Transferware. Transferware is the term given to pottery that has had a pattern applied by transferring the print from a copper plate to a specially sized paper and finally to the pottery body. I especially love to collect the platters as they are not only beautiful but functional.
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