I collect…
…secondhand cowboy boots. I now own five pairs! My black lizard Noconas with embroidered tops were just $28; Pete’s Tony Lama kickers a mere $12. I have truly appalling fashion sense, but these always make me feel dressed up…
I collect…
…Swarovski crystal beads. I adore the sharpness of their facets and the clarity of the lead crystal. My collection includes a wide selection of contemporary beads, as well as a few treasured strands from the 1940s (White Givre and Starlight, in case anyone’s interested).
Jewellery making is my passion, and I love the creative aspect of it. All my pieces are made with precious metal wire and crystal beads – here’s a sterling silver bridesmaid bracelet that I made for Vanessa’s wedding last year…
I collect…
…fossils. We don’t have many, but the highlights of our collection are this large ammonite fossil, 65 – 400 million years old…
…and this mammoth’s tooth – a gift from my little sister. True to form, she haggled down the archaeologist who excavated it. If you’d like to see a truly amazing fossil collection, please have a look at the photos from our visit to the Somerville Museum in rural NSW.
I collect…
…Muppet memorabilia. As a long time fan, I was pretty excited when the original tv series was released on DVD! My sons have grown up watching it, much to the amusement of their peers.
Are you a collector too? If so, I’d love to know what your passion is!
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