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Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion: Collections | 
 enlarge | Authors: Mary Engelbreit, Smallwood & Stewart, Vitta Poplar
Creator: Barbara Elliott Martin
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 1027561
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 80
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 6.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 0740706845
Dewey Decimal Number: 745
EAN: 9780740706844
ASIN: 0740706845
Publication Date: July 1, 2000
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Amazon.com Review
From popular artist Mary Engelbreit (whose work graces greeting cards, calendars, books, and home decorations, among others) comes a beautiful little book about collecting. "No matter what drives us," she says, "few are immune to the urge to collect." Engelbreit establishes the beginning of a collection at three pieces--and you've usually purchased the adorable, unique items before even realizing you've started a collection. But how do you know what to collect and, once you've gotten an impressive little pile, how do you arrange them? In Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion: Collections, Engelbreit explains how to recognize collectibles, where to find them, and then what to do with them once you get home. She reminds us that "popularity is a factor; collectibles go in and out of vogue and their prices skyrocket accordingly." So if you started buying stray pieces of Bakelite or old medicine bottles a few years ago, you may have amassed a valuable assortment. Engelbreit advises buying what you "REALLY like," not just items you think may increase in price--after all, you have to live with this stuff. The book covers some of the more sought-after collectibles: clocks, books, pottery, stuffed animals, souvenirs, maritime items, toys, and paper/labels. In each section are sumptuous photographs of how to creatively display your treasures in your home. The arrangements are lovely, but not overly ornate, inspiring those of us without interior decorators to try a hand at it ourselves. Whether you collect teddy bear cookie jars or jeweled hat pins, Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion: Collections not only encourages the collecting bug, but also ensures your collection doesn't end up in a box under the bed. --Dana Van Nest
Product Description
The third volume in the enticing new series of home decorating books based on Mary Engelbreit's successful Home Companion magazine. Collections offers creative ideas and simple guidelines for Mary fans who wish to achieve a unique and beautiful look in their homes using their favorite collectible items.
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Small book packed with pretty pictures June 28, 2007
Lin (Puget Sound)
This book is part of a series that Mary Engelbreit issued a few years ago. The book series is comprised of these nifty little books filled with great ideas, depending on the topic. The photos in this book are absolutely amazing, just as all of M.E.'s books have wonderful photos. Very inspirational.
This particular book, though, from Mary's series is LESS "how to" and more of a picture book. Thus, I wish she had included more photos of people's collections.
wish it were larger August 23, 2004
Tonya R
This is a cute, fun, little book (check the dimensions before ordering so that you aren't disappointed). For the list price it should have been twice the size, but at $6 it's an excellent buy. I love some of the collections, but too many photos are close-ups and you can't see how they are displayed. I prefer Better Homes and Gardens "Collector's Style" which has some of the same attitude, but more bang for the buck.
 Collectors Will Love This Book!! August 11, 2001
Susan Brown (Centerville, Ohio United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're like me and love to collect, this book is for you. The pictures are luscious and it's loaded with great information. It brought back so many memories of my childhood (things I kept and things I wish I had kept). It also gave me great ideas on new collections. I settled in on a rainy afternoon to browse the book and before I knew it, it was over, much to my dismay!! I only hope Mary plans a sequel - with many more collections!
 Not really what I was hoping for... January 24, 2001
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
On the plus side, Collections does feature lots of lovely photos of pretty things. Sadly, it didn't really give me what I wanted, which was ideas on displaying diverse collections. Most of the photos either show only one of an item (this is a collection?) or just plunk the items down on a shelf (thank you, I could think of that myself.) The book wastes lots of space on collecting tips (price suggestions/figuring out the age or maker of a piece/etc.) which aren't very helpful -- too detailed and boring for someone who doesn't collect that particular item; not nearly detailed enough for someone who does. Buy the book for the pictures, but don't expect too much...
A treasure chest of nick nacks September 4, 2000
l.m. tucker (Indianapolis, IN USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
What simple pleasures we seem to find in collecting. To gaze through the pictures and pages in this book, you may find bits and pieces of items you enjoy saving. Unfotunately, you may also stumble upon a new item that you just have to have. There is always room for just one more little lovely isn't there?Mary Engelbreit has added a dandy to this series of books on decorating your home. If you love this book, pick up her PLATES and PAINT books too!
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