Listography: Things I Collect

The truth is, I'm not a collector. I don't seek out "things" to buy and put on shelves. We bought a shelving unit at IKEA months ago, and every shelf except one is still empty. I feel like I need to populate it with something that makes me happy, but there is a fine line between home decor and clutter, and I haven't figured that one out yet.

These are the things I am acquiring without really trying:

1. photographs

2. white dishes

3. festive placemats

4. camera lenses

5. striped socks

Comments

[Heather M.]

i totally agree that there is a fine line between home decor and clutter. when you figure it out, can you please share with me the secret?! i love that you included striped socks in your list - from what i've seen you do have quite the awesome collection. :)

[ana roat]

I've always wanted to have a collection of sorts but when I try it turns to clutter and clutter makes for more dusting and dusting makes for more house work and house work takes up too much time as it is and when you're OCD about neat and tidy it's just too much to handle! ha,ha,ha...what are we girls to do!!!

[Mary MacAskill]

My thoughts exactly! :)

[starr Mercer]

Oh Mary, where does one find the best striped socks...love them!