Ladies and Gentlemen, the retro home EMBRACES clutter. Peruse those stark, modern, "Dwell" magazines if you must, but do try to GET OVER IT. After all, by "embracing" retro style, you can potentially save thousands of dollars on an unnecessary renovation. So with that extra cash at your disposal, why not begin a collection? Whether you call them tchotskes, knick-knacks, bric-a-brac, collectibles, or kitch, collecting these "objects" can give your pad a vibrant punch of color, create interesting, humorous conversation pieces and most importantly, provide YOU, dear reader, with a pastime that can bring immense pleasure and enjoyment. For example:

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Some suggestions to get your started: vintage planters, West German pottery, roach clips, tidbit trays, vintage bar ware, swizzle sticks, toothpick holders, deviled egg plates, candlesticks, Pez dispensers, pomade containers, vinyl LPs, Christmas tree ornaments, tiki swag, swag lamps, retro clocks, plastic flower arrangements, vintage art, vintage china, and ashtrays.
So what are you collecting?
Ohhh! That set of orange and blue vases is owned by designer and artist Dee Adams. She's got a great blog on design at http://deedee914.blogspot.com and her Flickr photos of her own home are to die for.
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