Those of you who know me and read this blog know that I wouldn't be able to resist expressing my love for 'designer collectors' who revel in obtaining beautiful 19th-early 20th century relics. I'm no where near becoming a collector of this magnitude yet, but I'd like to think I'm on my way.
For me, the key to any type of collecting is patience. Collections don't just appear overnight and if you are interested in true vintage relics, you must be determined in your searches, but patient in obtainment. I see so many people want their spaces to look both vintage but complete in a matter of days or weeks; and, while this can be feasible, truly unique spaces take time to grow and evolve. (I'll post more on this in tomorrow's Tip Tuesday)
This is the true joy in collecting. Nothing is more enjoyable than adding new items to a space and watching it take on a new shape and meaning. There can be a certain joy in creating a simple, minimal space that is a statement in itself...but for me, the life that an evolving collection of objects and accouterments bring to a space is the most rewarding.
So, with that said, check out this wonderful gallery of 'new vintage' spaces posted in the New York Times.
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