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Worse yet, this first-time visitor wasn’t just anybody. This was a handyman,
“SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE” here to install a new shelf for. . .even more stuff.

I trotted out my time-honored excuse: “Well you see, I write articles about
Design Trends of the Mid-20th Century things people collect, so I end up collecting a lot of those things myself.”
“Wow! You must write a ton of articles.” And with a final look around, the
By Donald-Brian Johnson handyman went about his business.
Actually, I do write a lot of articles. But I don’t collect everything I write
“What Do I Collect?” about. No room for vintage washing machines. No garages for classic autos.

Not enough ceiling space to hang marionettes, no cupboards spacious enough to
“Boy, you sure have a lot of stuff!” store Carnival glass, no drawers roomy enough to hold hundreds of Christmas
Looking around our apartment, I had to agree with my tree pins.
first-time visitor. There was a lot of stuff. On walls. On But nonetheless, plenty of stuff. And, since this is my birthday month, when
shelves. In cabinets, beside cabinets, and under cabinets. (hopefully) even more stuff will come my way, the time seemed right to answer
Stuff accenting every available space. Sure, it was all a question I get asked more often than you’d think: “So, what do you collect?”
artfully arranged, and frequently dusted, but still. . .a lot Siamese cat ceramic, Here goes:
of stuff. Seeing it through my visitor’s eyes, I couldn’t unmarked 7 1/2” h.,
help feeling a bit woozy. $30-40. Mid-Century Ceramics: The clean lines and vivid colors
of ceramics from the 1940s and ‘50s continue to fascinate
collectors. Our hearth is packed with stylized servers by
GREATER Marc Bellaire, but I’m particularly partial to figurals. In that
imaginative lineup: Betty Harrington (Ceramic Arts Studio),
ORLANDO Hedi Schoop, Betty Lou Nichols, Joy Thompson, Marwal, Elzac,
and Copa de Oro. Thankfully, they don’t take up much room.
Historic Downtown Marketplace KISSIMMEE SHOWN: Hedi Schoop’s “Woman in Black”. 13” h., $100-125.
108 Broadway Higgins Glass: I was lucky enough to become friends with,
in the Old McCrory’s Building 1. Lanier’s and write extensively about, pioneer
2. Echoes of Yesterday
Kissimmee, FL OVIEDO glass artisans Michael and Frances Higgins. But even if
407-933-5679 I didn’t know them from Adam, I’d still be awestruck
3. The Coop
Antiques, Collectibles & Accessories 4. Oviedo Antique Mall by their plates, bowls, sculptures, and oh-so-many-
for the Home & Garden WINTER PARK more examples of fused glass artistry.
Family owned and operated for 20 years 5. Orange Tree Antique Mall SHOWN: Higgins Glass “Carnival” wall clock from the early 1960s.
Chunks of fused glass mark the hours on the patterned glass slab.
OPEN: Mon-Sat 10-5 ORLANDO 11 1/2” square, $500-600. (Photo by Leslie Piña)
Laniersantiques.com 1 6. OAE Furniture Continued >

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95 Geneva Dr., Oviedo, FL 32765 5
Open 7 Days • Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12-6pm
Central Florida’s Friendliest Antique Mall
Over 12,500 Sq.Ft. • 100+ Dealers for your shopping Pleasure

Just in, large selection of display shelves, curio
cabinets and bookshelf units. Many sizes available.

Primitives, Antiques & Collectibles of All Types 6
Highwaymen Paintings are our Specialty.

Frank our camera man offers hundreds of antique and
vintage cameras along with new digital models.
Full service camera repair shop too!

www.oviedoantiquemall.com PH:407-366-3668
oviedoantiquemall@gmail.com 866-824-9336
Watch batteries installed $5 to $12 each by 40 year veteran watch
and clockmaker. Full service clock repairs.
Make Downtown Oviedo your All Day Antique Destination! 2 1
2 antique shops, (25,000 sq. ft.) & A thrift store within easy walking distance.
We stock Greenwich Bay Shea Butter Soaps & Lotions 4