collections: with slinkymalinkicat

there is something that i just adore about vintage, hand coloured engravings & prints: the artistry of the daily; the beauty of all around us. so imagine the delight of visiting an ever-changing collection of them in slinkymalinkicat's lovely shop. aren't they just beautiful?

beyond that collection, i also love her great personal collection: of ice fishing decoys. i had no idea there was such creative beauty in ice-fishing tools. the artistry of daily, indeed!

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who (are you): Kim (slinkymalinkicat)

what (are you collecting): ice fishing decoys

when (did you start): Approx. 3 years ago

how (many do you have?): 40

where (do you find them): the internet

where (do you keep them): where there is space, in between my husband's collection of fossils

what (is a crazy/interesting story behind one): I think there is probably an interesting story behind most of them, something I often think about

what (piece would you like to add): a decoy by Oscar Peterson

why (do you love them): they have been lovingly handmade, have a history behind them and I think they are beautiful

which (one is your favourite) and why: the Union Jack decoy, a present to my husband, I had it custom made by David Perkins ( http://www.duluthfishdecoys.com/21_dfd.htm ) who is actually renowned for his 'stars and stripes' decoys

what (else do you collect): antique natural history prints and handmade pottery

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thanks so much, kim.
and happy finding the lovely in everyday, nicies!

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