Jeanne, I had to jump right on this thread as I am redoing our little used den into a craft room. It will be cottage style so it's wonderful to see what you've done and some of your collections. I hadn't planned art for the walls but I may frame some ancestor portraits - thanks for the inspiration.

The children planters are very sweet, another thing I've not seen before. Like the books also.

Great way to display the old cameras. TFS I always enjoy seeing your pics.

jeanne...I like how you've set up your collections in your craft/computer room.
LIke Lynn, a nice way to have things around you that bring you joy.
Your children planters are very nice and unusual and I like how you've grouped them. Also, I simply love your old prints... one of my favorite collections too. The first one that belonged to your DH's GF is really nice.
I like old prints along that line.
We also have an old camera collection like yours that we have on display.
I think it's so nice to discover people here, with the same interests as yourself.
TFS

jane

You have some neat collections too, Jeanne. Love the cute children, don't think I've ever seen any like them before. Nice camera collection, how did you get started collecting those? Nice to have a room for all your favorite things, we all need a place that just makes us cozy and comfortable like your's. Luvs

Thanks, Jeanne, for doing the photos. Its really wonderful to be able to SEE loved collections! And discover new things, like those children's planters. Apparently they are new to a lot of us here! You've displayed things so well. Like Luvs said, cozy and comfortable too.

hugs, Karen

Jeanne, thanks for sharing your collecitons with us. I have never gotten into collecting art but sure enjoy looking at others. The little children planters are so cute and the camera collection is nice to have also.

I've never collected much but seems like the older I get the more it all appeals me. My collecting is from friends and family so maybe this forum will help me branch out.LOL

Punk

Thanks for the comments, ladies. I forgot to add one more pic...the Native Am dolls on the right were given to me by my Mom the yr she died. She bought them at a train stop on her way to CA in the mid 1940's (she was fresh out of high school)...and now they are in my workroom! Amazing! The nun doll was given to me also from the same ti me period...during WWII. And the ceramic maiden I bought in Mexico when I visited my parents (in mid 1990's)who were Winter Texans.

Luvs...I used to do photo workshops with kids (elementary age) & so I started collecting old cameras to show them a bit of history...also brought the old sterograph cards & old prints...& just let them click away! Used to bring some old cameras to preschoolers also...leave them there...no film in them...but just so they could experience "taking pics"....that's how it started. Have always loved taking pics myself!

punk...like lynninnm, my art is not expensive...I just pruchase what pleases me ... and I like to change art on my walls...like above the buffet & end of hallway..."variety is the spice of life," they say! Thanks all! Jeanne S.

Like all your collections but really love the children planters. I checked in my antique marks books by Kovels' & not in either of the books I have. Since most of us haven't seen them before I'm wondering if they might be from a pottery co. close to your area. Your cameras look awfully nice for having been in kids hands a lot!! Hope it inspired some of the kids to take up photography at least for a hobby!! You must have a lot of patience!! TFS Jan

OMG, Jeanne, the two dolls on the right are vintage Skookum dolls! Did you know that those are big collectors items and quite valuable? I'm sure you aren't interested in selling family heirlooms, I just wanted you to know their name in case you wanted to do research on them.

I'm envious of your craft room and love that you've surrounded yourself in there with all those special things. Love your framed art. Art that makes you happy is so good for the soul; having a history to it is even better.

I don't recall ever seeing those childrens planters before. They're darling! You've grouped them wonderfully on and around that step chest. I like that you haven't added any plants or flowers to the planters up there on the shelf. It really allows the viewer to see and appreciate their details. And, adding that old framed photo was the perfect finishing touch!

You have a nice collection of R.C. Gorman pics. He had galleries both in Albuquerque and Santa Fe when he was alive. I used to see him there and at art shows occasionally. Nice man. Very outgoing and gregarious . . . not to mention, incredibly talented! I'm sure all those galleries are still open, as his work is so beloved . . . and recognizable. We're heading to Santa Fe this afternoon. I'll have to take a walk through his gallery there and see what's new.

Anyhoo, thanks for giving us a peek at your wonderful collections and craft room!
Lynn

When I'm curious about information on something, usually eBay is a good source. The children planters are a mystery, LOL. I found ONE on Ebay, under American Pottery. But the seller had no information since there are no markings on it. I love searching stuff.

hugs, Karen

Here is a link that might be useful: children planter

"Used to bring some old cameras to preschoolers also...leave them there...no film in them...but just so they could experience "taking pics"....that's how it started."

I'm sure they loved doing that. Thanks for the memories it brought back for me of doing the same with my DM's old box camera (probably vintage 30's). Then in the late 40's, early 50's my parents bot me a Baby Brownie which I loved using. Of course digital cameras are so much more fun!

Jeanne, I followed that link to "similar items" on eBay and found some more. Your little boy with the goat was listed too. There is an absolutely darling pink girl by a big shoe!! Most of these seem to start at around $10. Not a bad price for a nice collectible!

hugs, Karen

Here is a link that might be useful: vintage planters with children

WHOOPS! Cut & paste message here,.,I posted it on "Lariat" thread by mistake! Jeanne S.

Posted by jeannespines (My Page) on Fri, Jan 15, 10 at 23:02

Whoopeee! My NA dolls are identified! THANKS, lynninnm! I Googled right away & now I know the history! I've always loved them since my Mom displayed them when they moved & she had a special room for her dolls! These NA ones were NOT her style at all...she loved Barbies...& Hollywood star dolls, presidents, TV celebrities, etc! So I was so tickled she gave them some time ago!
PURPLEMOON!...you "enabler," you! Sending that link to those beautiful ebay child planters!!! OHHHH,, so cute....the B&G that they call Dutch & call McCoy...I have all the colors of those...and thought they could be McCoy but never could find the "heart with arrow thru it" marking in any books.

Yes, Jan, my book also says that black pcs of Lariat were made but very RARE! I've never seen a pc yet! Thanks! And the Lariat "loops" can break (just like Candlewick!) but I've been fortunate enough to only break 1 off in all these yrs! (Knock on wood!)

Thanks, everyone, for all your comments..'ppreciate it! My DH is retired & tackles about anything in woodworking...we like to recycle & use alot of barnwood...I will pass on your sweet comments about the cabinet to him! I had seen a pic of a door cabinet some yrs ago & it looked perfect for this project!

luvs...the farmhouse was deteroriating so bad ...very old & yes, had some great pcs in it. My sis & BIL had raised their family in it...they are dairy farmers. The Amish came in & took out the cupboards & lots of usable wood ...my sis & BIL was happy about that because all would be bulldozed...I had asked for the door & the old bath window (my Christmas window post) & they let us take anything we wanted. Time was the main issue...as we both worked then & old house had to come down for new one to go up. So we did get some of the beauty!

Thanks! Jeanne S.

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