Everyone collects something don’t they?
At least they do in my family. My mom collects vintage rhinestone jewelry, my grandmother collected antique dolls, and my aunt collected vintage Barbies. As a little girl I always went to yard sales with my grandma. While she was always on the lookout for old dolls, I was eyeing the fancy rhinestone jewelry (yes I was a sucker for some bling even back then). It was a fun challenge and gave me something to do while she was expanding her collection.
As I got to be a teenager, going to yard sales just wasn’t cool anymore, and my collection started gathering dust under the bed. For about 10 years, life was so busy going to college, getting married and having a little one, I didn’t have time to look for jewelry or start another collection.
About 5 years ago, while at an antique store with Topher, I fell in love with some tiny vintage dogs, and that is how my pup collection took off. You all know how much I love my furbabies, and I guess this is just an extension of that. It’s fun anytime we go on a trip, or when I have a birthday or Christmas coming, Topher and the kid scout me out some new dogs.
Right before my aunt passed away a couple of years ago, she dropped off an early birthday gift for me: some new pups for my collection. I thought it was odd that she dropped them off a few weeks early since she always usually came by on my actual birthday. It turns out that she was in a car accident and died on my actual birthday. It was like she knew, somehow, and wanted to make sure she gave me one last gift. Those dogs she gave me that day will always be some of my most cherished possessions.
My grandma and my aunt may no longer be with me anymore, but everytime I come across a new little pup to add to my collection, I feel like they are guiding me to it and looking down and smiling.
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Aww. Such a cute collection of little dogs and it fits you to a t! Thanks for sharing! ~ Angie
These are beautiful and I have some of these too. I didn’t think about them being a collections, but I have a collections of dogs as well. LOL, I have too many collections. Its so lovely to see what you collect and I love the vintage thread spools in your dome. Beautiful too.
I love the Two Toned Turquoise Dresser in your shop! Wish it weren’t sold.
I LOVE this collection! Your story is exactly why collections are so much fun — there is always a story, a memory, etc. when finding something new to add. How wonderful that your aunt gave you birthday gift early — what a treasure those little pups are. Thanks for sharing!
This tour is making me think I need more collections! lol
Your little dogs are adorable! I notice these from time to time in antique shops. Now when I see them, I’m going to want to buy them to add to your collection!
Your collection warms my heart. I love dogs! Each year I buy a small German Shepherd for Mike’s office. Now we have a Multi poo as well. I think I should mix up the collection for Mike. 🙂
I really love your collection. It is so sweet how each one has a special meaning and/or story. I particularly love the story about your aunt. That tugged at my heart strings. Thanks for sharing your sweet collection. I can’t wait to see what you find next 🙂
Have a great day, Shanna.
xoxo
I love your little dogs! It’s always neat when people think of you when they’re out and about and find something that would fit in. What a fun collection. And that story about your aunt! So touching. It’s been so fun seeing everyone’s collections and hearing why and how they started in the first place. Thanks for playing along!
Your collection is so cute Shanna. The story about your aunt gave me chills. I can see why those dogs mean so much to you.
What an adorable collection. I love the way you have them all displayed!
~Tami
I just loved your story! Collecting can be fun especially when attached to fond memories and reminders of loved ones. You also displayed the collection beautifully and your photography is impeccable. Great job!
Oh my gosh…how cute are they Shanna!! I love your collection. 🙂
Nancy