Hallowell Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I know that when you have a hobby , many times sub hobbies pop up. I'm definitely obsessed with my houses, but I am also obsessed with collecting dollhouse desks and full size desks. Do any of you have collections in your collections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I was hung up on brass musical items but not so much now... But I am a HUGE collector in miniature of Christmas stuff... Obsession is a good word! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 LOL, Yes, there are addictions within addictions! I have a thing for desks too and learned items but, mostly magical items like potions, books, wands, and things. I also have a pillow addiction...I mean, one cant have too many pillows! I have also noticed that I have a severe addiction to rugs! I cant get enough rugs! That's all I can think of at the moment...dinner is almost done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 So glad to know I'm not the only one. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 For some reason i have about twenty five various styles of hutches. I don't know why. I also have about fifty table lamps. I also don't know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana M. Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 It would have to be wallpaper for me! I bet you I have 25 (maybe more) different patterns!! And I am only building my second dollhouse! I have such a hard time deciding which to use I'm really into the different styles of bathroom sets, I have 7 so far. And stoves, I have 6 of those. It could be that these are not addictions at all, but that I just can't make up my mind!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 My obsession within an obsession is that I can't get enough dishes and silverware! I love dishes and silverware! Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Yeah old fashioned stoves!!!! And fancy fireplaces! Hmmm, I expect I'll have another mini obsession tomorrow!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Yep, I've got obsessions stored in my obsessions! First it started out with miniature dollhouse childrens' toys, then bears and stuffies, 1-2" dolls for the dollhouse dolls, dollhouses for the dollhouse, pull toys, lambs, books, stoves (I love the different styles - and I'm not even particular fond of cooking LOL), artwork, rugs, plants and flowers, wicker furniture.....I think I'd better stop here. This is a fun thread .... maybe somebody will come up with something else for me to obsess about!! Oh yeah, miniature animals: cats, dogs, birds and some farm animals. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallhouset Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'm obsessed with the woodburning cast iron kitchen stoves. I have about 6 and none of my houses have stoves in them. But I buy them. Lately I've been over obesssing over bird cages both RL and mini. I just have to get more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I collect real and mini bird cages (I watch the 'Birds' and say I have that cage - and that one - and....) I love to decorate real and miniature bedrooms. I collect real and mini clocks. I have dollhouses for my house and dollhouses for my dollhouses. I collect real and mini dishes. There are others, but you get the idea. Actually I had most of the minis first, I got the dollhouses so I could display them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twilight1000 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I like to acquire beds, already prettily dressed and accessorized with matching pillows, shams and decorative throw pillows. I also have a fascination with children's books, the ones that you can actually read or see the pictures. I have one called 'Fuzzy Animals' and all the pictures of animals are fuzzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have a very small collection of blown glass! ohhh how I love this stuff! gotta get more! must have more! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madsenmel Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I didn't realize it until I went through my collection of furniture/accessories this morning to sort out what goes in each room, but I have about 15-20 different miniature china cats or kittens. I only like the porcelain ones, not the resin ones, but holy cow! I guess I need more dhs to accommodate all of the cats Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Mine is miniature furniture. Whether I need it to furnish a house or not. I sit different pieces all over the top of my desk hutch and rearrange them from time to time. Whenever I get new pieces, I put those up there and take some others down. Odd, but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyG Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I love teapots. My dollhouse will have a collection of teapots in the china cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodteach0 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Wallpaper-I have a ton of actual dollhouse wallpaper as well as scrapbook paper. White wire furniture runs a close second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Oh i have a big box of those too, and chairs so many chairs, dinning chairs, padded chairs, side chairs, etc. Sorry i forgot those, I didn't realize it until I went through my collection of furniture/accessories this morning to sort out what goes in each room, but I have about 15-20 different miniature china cats or kittens. I only like the porcelain ones, not the resin ones, but holy cow! I guess I need more dhs to accommodate all of the cats Melissa Build a pet store!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippet-gal Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have a large collection of mini lace & pretty trimmings - haven't done a thing with them ..... but you never know Also, I collect 1:12th hats. Well I have to, my Corona Concepts Orchid is a hat shop. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Cats. Mini cats. And cats that are the size of mini persons. Now I've fallen in love with the furry cats (except for Purrsyla who is "fur", and Maggie and Brimble who are "life sized", the rest are porcelain). Unfortunately the furry cats I've found so far are WAY expensive. But I've got a list of which I want! Books, Wee little books. Spent several hours yesterday making more. And have the clay tutorial telling me how to make those kinds. And I lust after the wee little books with real writing and pictures inside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokkie Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 yes, coffeecups, for real and 1:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmarm Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 nice books sewing items (machines, boxes, etc) clocks crocheted/knitted/tatted tiny afghans and doilys dinnerware Bodo Hennig stuff...they always put extra gimmicks in...like the treadle sewing machine that has a needle that moves I have 5 cats that look like the demon Alexandra in different forms of mischief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiemae Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 OMG Yes! I collect miniature pianos and built them too. nice china pieces, especially blue and white. I have several large boxes of HOM furniture unbuilt. For no rational reason I just got 23 more from a friend who is moving. I only wanted a couple of chairs and a queen Anne Sofa, but it was all or nothing and I really want the chairs so I will be getting them all. I also collect books on miniatures, dollhouse, real house and period architecture and furniture. I am alternately obsessed with Petite Princess and Tomy Smaller homes. At first I just wanted pieces missing from my store display. When I had them all I was going to fix it up and sell it. But then it looked pretty good so I have kept it to bad because they where selling for around $1,000 back then in pristine condition with towers and flags some sold for over 2,000 . Now I see them on eBay for $400.00 and even less. I have at least one of every piece and every accessory except the Petite Princess lighter (I do have the ashtray) At some point MS.Barbie, who was a ill behaved chain smoking trollop, came over and borrowed my lighter, then she ran off to California with Midges boyfriend Alan right after Ken's funeral. Ken was killed serving his country in Vietnam. While back at home Alan and Barbie where smoking cigarettes without filters and spending alot of time listening to that rock and roll music and finally they just went off to California grew their hair long joined the counter culture. Hey, if you see them, tell them I am STILL waiting to get my damn lighter back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Furniture kits and children's toys in 1:12 are tied for third, DIY books are 'way ahead in second place, but by far #1 is fabric! (and lace, and ribbons, and yarns) and expecially neckties! I promised DH that when I have built my last dollhouse all leftovers will go into the landfill!lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Blue and white china. Full size and dollhouse sized. My poor little houses get almost every blue and white piece I come across. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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