Objects & Collecting — Page 3

A good collection begins with noticing. Explore shape, colour, condition and the pleasure of bringing ordinary, interesting objects together.

Find a shared line, weight or colour before reaching for another decorative purchase.

A few plain observations can keep an appealing object from turning into an expensive assumption.

A collection improves when a good object still has to earn its place in your home.

Photographs and a few clear notes preserve useful information without turning your hobby into office work.

Choose for the recipient's habits, space and taste, and include what you actually know about the piece.