How To Display A Collection
Instead of lining up my collection of creamers and pitchers on a shelf, I wanted to create a little vignette with them. I knew I needed to add various heights to my display so that each creamer and pitcher was given its proper due. Since we're talking about collections, I decided to incorporate some things from one of my other collections: old books with interesting colors and graphics. They make the perfect stepping stools and I like having one collection be useful in a way it wasn't originally meant to be used.
First, I knew I wanted at least three different levels. (Working in odd numbers generally gives a natural flow to whatever display you're creating. Working in evens will give you a more classic symmetrical look). I started with a tall stack of books just a touch off-center, two books on one side and a single book on the other.
Then I placed the taller and bigger pitchers on top, adding two of the smallest next to them, for contrast. It looked like I was going to need a little more variation in height on the sides but I didn't have room to stack more books. So instead, I stood them upright.
My last three creamers and pitchers filled in the rest. But something was missing...Flowers! I almost always incorporate a natural element into any vignette I'm making. I love how a drooping bud, curvy feather, or twisted piece of wood adds flow to the man-made objects. For my aesthetic it's all about contrast. How about you? What are your favorite ways to display your collections?
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I always display my things on book stacks! Love it :)
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What a fresh, lovely display. Nicely done.
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