Due Date- Tuesday, November 30- "My Favorite Things" Collections! I have always loved collecting things! When I was little, I had a shoebox full of shiny and colorful rocks and a basket brimming with seashells. Although my tastes have changed, my love for collecting has not. Tell us about a few of your favorite things that you love to collect or would like to collect someday. It doesn't have to be a traditional collectible. Maybe books are your passion. Maybe shoes. Pictures are always welcome!

Some of my favorite things to collect are my Department 56 Christmas Villages. I collect three different villages: New England Village, North Pole Collection and Christmas in the City. Click on the blinkie below to see all three collections.

Besides Department 56, I also have a large collection of David Winter Cottages. Click on the name and scroll down a bit to see some of my cottages. Since I live in "Earthquake Country," I decided I should start collecting something that isn't breakable so I have a small collection of Longaberger Baskets. Click on my "Proud American" basket below to see.