tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post5969658145998235808..comments2023-11-03T11:44:03.202-04:00Comments on Rose Colored Glasses: StuffRhondihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15684060974095411313noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-32985190645249701722009-01-11T03:10:00.000-05:002009-01-11T03:10:00.000-05:00I wanted to say something profound but it seems ev...I wanted to say something profound but it seems everbody has made sense of it all. I believe it is in all of of us to want to connect to the past to appreciate our future, Antiques anyone? Seashells are the history for all of us who are lucky enough to gather them. Thanks for a great post :-)<BR/>JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-27623403849294222282009-01-10T15:20:00.000-05:002009-01-10T15:20:00.000-05:00Such beautiful shells! I can see how difficult it ...Such beautiful shells! I can see how difficult it would be not to take these beauties home even if you already have many already. :)the voice of melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10554382428127646569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-42616503467421922182009-01-10T14:22:00.000-05:002009-01-10T14:22:00.000-05:00We are all guilty of the collecting bug. However, ...We are all guilty of the collecting bug. However, I do appreciate that you are sharing your gorgeous collection. If you have blue things, come to my Blue Mondays and have some more fun sharing. Happy Pink Saturday.SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-29386013735714667102009-01-10T14:04:00.000-05:002009-01-10T14:04:00.000-05:00I love sea shells. Happy Pink Saturday.I love sea shells. Happy Pink Saturday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-49171789281107363422009-01-10T13:23:00.000-05:002009-01-10T13:23:00.000-05:00the need to nest... perhaps..... I just want more....the need to nest... perhaps..... I just want more..... buttons, shells, glitter.... just more.... lace, fabric, prisms, china, more... then I want to keep it.... Yep I diffidently have a problem....<BR/>HUgs<BR/>LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-31161928614359943152009-01-10T12:25:00.000-05:002009-01-10T12:25:00.000-05:00I love my stuff...and I want more stuff. Not necc...I love my stuff...and I want more stuff. Not neccesarily expensive stuff....Pieces of fabric, lovely paper, special notepads, I, too think it is a nesting thing. Happy PS Hugs, KathleenKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805905403535867038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-76585559781805409752009-01-10T12:24:00.000-05:002009-01-10T12:24:00.000-05:00If you figure out the answer to this question, ple...If you figure out the answer to this question, please let me know! Maybe it would help me to stop collecting! Your shells are beautiful. I always feel that you can't go to the beach without bring home some shells, no matter how many you already have. And, blue and white china is a special weakness of mine too. laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-75566085305113114532009-01-10T10:17:00.000-05:002009-01-10T10:17:00.000-05:00Beautiful shells, we have none like this on our lo...Beautiful shells, we have none like this on our local beach. I have collections boxed up in the loft, including shells! I collect items because I like them, and as an investment. xLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800196831833931842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-10208859934659284102009-01-10T02:51:00.000-05:002009-01-10T02:51:00.000-05:00I have no answer to your question. I've always be...I have no answer to your question. I've always been a collector. I find great comfort in collecting little bits of things, odd shaped stones, sea glass, shells . . . do you think it is a throw back to our hunter/gatherer ancestry?Marie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-53563427516581634812009-01-10T02:20:00.000-05:002009-01-10T02:20:00.000-05:00I do the same thing. If it's a deal I buy it. Do...I do the same thing. If it's a deal I buy it. Do I need it? Not really. Luckily I have daughters who like the same stuff and help themselves. MimiMimi Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615059010141169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-34013841990575436212009-01-09T20:53:00.000-05:002009-01-09T20:53:00.000-05:00Boy, my husband could write a thesis on this one! ...Boy, my husband could write a thesis on this one! I, like some of your other commenters, think it is because with the "stuff" we have something we can see, smell, touch, hear...remember the feeling we had when we had the first experience of that item...a vacation, a gift, an heirloom...<BR/>I collect prints from where I visit...I have no wall to display them...this I know, but I still buy the print. Memories.<BR/>That is my guess....so, do you really think you can quit collecting those special shells next time...Nope, I don't think so!Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111241316745923019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-84647682420399416612009-01-09T18:52:00.000-05:002009-01-09T18:52:00.000-05:00I think we are really collecting memories. Somewhe...I think we are really collecting memories. Somewhere deep inside all the things we collect touch something in our hearts from something loved long ago.Rosie's Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107502672999121207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-80207631795851110992009-01-09T18:17:00.000-05:002009-01-09T18:17:00.000-05:00thanks so much for visiting my blog, rhondi, and y...thanks so much for visiting my blog, rhondi, and your very sweet words about my art!!<BR/><BR/>my son has a theory that we collect things because we descended from hunters and gatherers. we no longer need to hunt and gather for sustenance but the need to hunt/gather is ingrained in us. i find that thought most intriguing!<BR/><BR/>btw, i love shells and come home from our florida vacation every april with another bag. the joy is in the gathering!<BR/><BR/>you have a lovely blog!julie kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009127575536333064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-40362526980125649212009-01-09T18:05:00.000-05:002009-01-09T18:05:00.000-05:00Its just so irresistible to collect pretty things ...Its just so irresistible to collect pretty things that make us smile...its part the thrill of the hunt, part the fun of creating new ways to display our treasures, hmmm...its a really good question to ponder! I think your seashells look so beautiful against the shade of blue in your plate, a match made in Heaven. :-)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00114357903650884040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-18826529140149437162009-01-09T15:43:00.000-05:002009-01-09T15:43:00.000-05:00I wonder the same thing. I think it has to do wit...I wonder the same thing. I think it has to do with wanting to surround ourselves with beauty. Stuff makes us feel good momentarily. I guess what it takes is control of stuff.Nanette Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734358126338038553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-67881246133667712162009-01-09T15:10:00.000-05:002009-01-09T15:10:00.000-05:00Hello Rhondi,Well, I think we simply love things o...Hello Rhondi,<BR/><BR/>Well, I think we simply love things of beauty, don't you think? For me it has something to do with that.<BR/>This weekend I hope to finish my giveaway for you. I am sorry it took so long, but I have some neck problems and making stitches wasn't easy the last months. I will tell about it later on my blog. I hope you don't mind!!! It is nearly ready now. When I will post it I will tell you.<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend and those shells are beautiful, by the way!<BR/><BR/>Hugs, CarolienCarolienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13019263777714527807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-80342673003605389222009-01-09T13:05:00.000-05:002009-01-09T13:05:00.000-05:00I also have a collection - not large - of shells I...I also have a collection - not large - of shells I have picked up on beaches over many years. They are in a clear glass bowl in my living room. I love the look and feel of them and they always remind me of fun times, warm weather and lovely sunsets.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-34755393377061268192009-01-09T12:17:00.000-05:002009-01-09T12:17:00.000-05:00wouldn't we all be a little boring without all our...wouldn't we all be a little boring without all our "stuff"??Susan @ A Southern Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461305719808680967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-43903918255998516062009-01-09T12:15:00.000-05:002009-01-09T12:15:00.000-05:00Me again, Rhondi. I have something for you...come...Me again, Rhondi. I have something for you...come see me!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833702357953341645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-17242260739931877222009-01-09T11:36:00.000-05:002009-01-09T11:36:00.000-05:00It is probably the "nesting" instinct, like birds ...It is probably the "nesting" instinct, like birds collecting twigs and feathers, etc. to make their nest, we do it in our human way. I do think different personalities tend to do this differently, those of us who are creative and sentimental care more for "collecting."<BR/><BR/>KatherineYellow Rose Arborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293145838400788866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-76051996265552397872009-01-09T11:27:00.000-05:002009-01-09T11:27:00.000-05:00My home is pretty organized, but I am a bit of a "...My home is pretty organized, but I am a bit of a "nester" for lack of better words. When I was a little girl, I would find something and save it as a treasure. It could be a penny or a sea shell like you have. For me personally, I think I am wired that way. :o) I tend to "purge" what I can no longer use and pass it along, so that helps any kind of build up of stuff. :o)<BR/>Sincerely ~ Tricia Annetrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816590289832687210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-17212315229578103062009-01-09T11:16:00.000-05:002009-01-09T11:16:00.000-05:00Rhondi,I'm surprised! Some of us what is called th...Rhondi,<BR/><BR/>I'm surprised! Some of us what is called the 'C' gene....that's the collecting gene...it covers everything...blue and white as well as any dish (especially plates), old silver, pewter, linens (vintage),fabrics, rugs(Oriental), wicker, lamps, wooden boxes, bunnies,frames, chairs, and on and on and on....<BR/><BR/>I have this gene and I'm passing it along to my daughters and granddaughters....I think it's possible to 'catch' it just by association also....<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work....collecting....BettyBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635572075951871756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-10535450235257751632009-01-09T11:12:00.000-05:002009-01-09T11:12:00.000-05:00hmmm...I don't know, but sometimes I wonder if it ...hmmm...I don't know, but sometimes I wonder if it is the adult version of "The one with the most toys wins."<BR/><BR/>Personally, I would like to think it has more meaning than that, like wanting to 'solidify' a memory by possessing something tangible associated with an experience, but I wonder.<BR/><BR/>It seems to be a part of the human condition for most people in some form or other.<BR/><BR/>Thought-provoking question as I look at all the 'stuff' I have gathered around me.Paula B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04664265580974347640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-40071437149520784632009-01-09T11:11:00.000-05:002009-01-09T11:11:00.000-05:00Maybe its because we are artist and think we can m...Maybe its because we are artist and think we can make something from what we collect - fabric, shells, paper etc. It makes for a life of cleaning and giving away! I am not sure I would change - I love all my little bits of stuff.mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04220331527843923780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244312641135825556.post-35876769784685868182009-01-09T10:27:00.000-05:002009-01-09T10:27:00.000-05:00Hmmmmmm - I think we're always nesting, Rhondi. I...Hmmmmmm - I think we're always nesting, Rhondi. Is it in our nature as women? One doesn't see men (or as many men) collecting china or shells or linens. I just believe that we're hard wired to feather the nest!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.com