Bravura

I've been Thrift Shopping (again).

( I've been photographing outside too!:)

(yellow swirl plates, $1.00 each)

I am always on the look out for milk glass (#1), plates, dishes, glassware and anything that has potential .

(ribbed milk glass bowl $1.00)

As for plates and dishes; I love mixing it up

I don't look for matching sets, I don't mind having 2 or 4 of something...so it takes a lot of pressure away.

(Stoneware bottle $1.00 I LOVE this)

I think I'm slightly addicted to 'The Hunt' too...

(small milk glass bowl $1.00)

I scan the aisles looking to see what I can find...

what poor soul gave up the next feather in my cap...

When I see a filthy, dusty bowl...I can see through the grime?

Can I visualize what it will look like?

(white saucers .50 each)

I buy only things that I love...I've passed on milk glass, simply because I didn't like it...I don't want milk glass just for the sake of collecting, I want to love it!

(milk glass compote $1.00)

I like knowing that I am going to get a lot of use out of a piece too...I often buy duplicate pieces, that are going to be versatile...

I don't know why, I spend usually only .50 to $5.00 on a piece but after I get it home and wash it up.....dry it off .....it instantly becomes priceless.....

I am a collector and it's ok...:)

What are some of your collections?