BECOME A COLLECTOR

Think about what makes you feel passionate and excited, and base your collection around that. Starting a collection doesn’t have to be expensive. Search on Facebook Marketplace, in charity shops and at car-boot sales for undiscovered treasures. Decide how you’d like to display your collection. Whether it’s in a curio cabinet or a special album, giving your collection a dedicated space will make it enjoyable to look through and organise.

Find a community with the same interest as you. There are so many online groups for collectors, and lots of in-person meet-ups too. Spending time with people who are interested in collecting the same things as you provides an instant connection.

Ask your friends and family to tell you about their collections. It’s so interesting to hear the memories that people have connected to their collections. Plus, having the opportunity to speak passionately about something we care about is good for the soul.