Tuesday, September 6

Guest Post: I Am Collecting A Collection

Hi, everyone!  It's Hope again!  Sorry I've been so quiet lately.  I have had lots of playing to squeeze in before summer was over. 


Today I want to talk about collections.  I have a lot of collections.  I collect Littlest Pet Shop, rocks, buttons, and vintage dresses.  Really I just collect a lot of dresses, but I really love my vintage ones.  I like vintage dresses because not only do I get to collect them, but I get to wear them!  That is what I call functional!  Also they are very pretty and mostly no one else has them!  These are some of my favorites.


I have a lot more!  When we go to flea markets sometimes you find good dresses, but mostly not.  I find most of my dresses from friends and some of my Mommy's friends.  A lot of these were gifts which makes me HAPPY because getting gifts is FUN!

The fun part about collections is you get to keep searching and searching as long as you want!  I really love collecting things.  Thanks for reading! --Hope

**Special thanks to Elsie, Rachel, Amanda, and Sandi. 

56 comments:

  1. JacquelineSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    That's really neat that you already have so many collections! I collect old keys, you know the really long ones? And I really like vintage dresses too :)
    I love your posts, Hope! Keep them up.
    Love and Turtledoves,
    Jacqueline

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  2. MadelineSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    I love all of your dresses! I wish I dressed as cool as you do when I was your age. I also really love your sparkly star headband. It's super cool. You are one cool kid, Hope.
    xo
    Madeline

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  3. Stacy HartSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    i love vintage dresses too! you have some really pretty ones. the floral one you wore at elsie's wedding is from my shop and i am so happy you are the little girl who ended up with it! :)

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  4. AbbySeptember 7, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Your dresses are so cute! Great collection Hope!

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  5. Sara SophiaSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Your dresses are AWESOME Hope!! I showed my little girl this post (she is 3) and she says you look like princess with your star crown. I agree.

    I hope one day our vintage dress collection will be as lovely as yours.

    <3

    ---Sara Sophia and Pixie

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  6. Victoria RosasSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    You are the sweetest girl ever!
    I love your collection of vintage dresses :3

    Victoria

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  7. Textile and StitchSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Adorable! Love all your dresses, Hope ♥

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  8. gabrielleSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    guest posts from children are my new favorite!

    xxoo
    www.paperplanesandmaryjanes.com

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  9. KimSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Such pretty dresses, Hope!! I wish I had a collection that big!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    nice dress!! :) I like dresses too... :) Love this post!


    Love Simple Green

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  11. Magical DaydreamSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Hi Hope! You have great collections. I have some vintage dresses but I don't consider myself a collector of them. Do you have any tips on starting a new collection? I would love to hear your view on it!

    love,

    Marielle

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  12. TinSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Hi Hope! I really love this post, and your dress collection is so pretty! I don't collect anything because I never throw anything away, so all the space I would have for collections is filled with stuff I don't need and mostly don't like. How silly!

    Love,
    Martina

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  13. Iris AnastasiaSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Little Hope is so cute, I am a big fan of her guest posts! (: Keep up tha good work, Hope!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Hey Hope, your dresses are gorgeous!! Nothing better than a beautiful collection of vintage dresses! I love reading your posts x

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    You are so adorable!

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  16. KatSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    hope, you are the cutest. i love when you post--- i had missed you. when i have a kid, i want her to be just like you! you are amazing!

    http://pleasebreatheandhush.blogspot.com/

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  17. Rae September 7, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Hope, you're so adorable! I'm so glad your guest posts are back. I hope home school is going well this year! XO, Rae

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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  18. KatiaSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    such a great collection! I love your little hair crown, it's lovely!

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  19. larissa breeSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Hope you have the prettiest wardrobe!

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  20. Little Tree VintageSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    hope you have the best collection! i love vintage dresses too! love your crown by the way, you
    are too cute!

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  21. Jodi AnnSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Hope, you have an amazing collection of dresses! I am also in love with vintage dresses, but my collection does not look as good as yours. :) I love reading your posts!

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  22. hannah.September 7, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Hope! I always look forward to your posts! ;) My favorite is the green one, 4th one from the left - SO CUTE!! I wish it came in my size.... :(

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  23. MeganSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    What a beautiful collection!! I enjoy collecting dresses, records and books!! :)
    Have a wonderful day Hope!! xoxo

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  24. KristinSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    That is such an awesome collection! I really love all of those dresses. I hope you continue to have fun collecting them!

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  25. elyciaSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Hope! What a lucky girl you are! I wish some of those dresses were my size!

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  26. Mandy FerrugiaSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Love your collection, Hope! I wish I would've collected pretty dresses at your age. I didn't really start liking dresses until high school, and now I am obsessed with collecting them too.
    I really love the tiara you're wearing, did you make it? It's super cute! <3

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  27. KimSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    What a lovely collection! And you're so right, how functional to collect vintage dresses.. you can show off a part of your collection everyday :)

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Hope, your dress collection is to die for!

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  29. christinerojasSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    She's so sweet. I'm glad you home school. I was a lot like shy Hope. In fact I still am. Buy I'm doing my best to talk to others. I want to start a vintage dress collection just like you, hope! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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  30. Roots and FeathersSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    hi hope! i think its so cool that you love vintage dresses! what a fun and pretty thing to collect, and you are right, very functional! smart girl :) i love the vest you are wearing with the one you have on in the photos! and your fun metallic star headband! you are one crafty girl!

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  31. double crochetsSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    the perfect post! My favorite dress is the blue with the cute buttons (5th in the first photo). And I generally like your style Hope!

    kiss
    marietta ♥

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  32. DebSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Hope what size do you wear? Wolfgang and i always come across some good ones in IL we would love to send you one!

    xoxox
    deb

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  33. RachelDenbowSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    What a great collection! So happy that green dress is among her favorites. Hope, you're such a special girl!

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  34. Kacie @ A Collection of PassionsSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Hope is so cute! Thanks Hope for sharing your collection!

    Kacie
    A Collection of Passions

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  35. AliviaSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Dear Hope,
    When I have kids one day, I will be so happy if they are just like you :) You're the coolest! Sometimes I find pretty vintage dresses; if your mama could post your size, I could send you some!
    xoxo

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  36. kristinSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Hope, I love your blog posts! Glad you had a good summer. Your dress collection is fantastic!

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  37. Sécia MischkeSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I love your collection, Hope! You've got some beautiful dresses there.

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  38. LucytronSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    I love the red dots and blue sailor.
    It really is a beautiful collection!
    greetings!

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  39. LaceySeptember 7, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Oh Hope! I love your dresses, and I especially love your star crown!!

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  40. Sandi DSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I love this post Hope! And you have such an awesome collection of dresses! I'm glad I could help you add to them ;)

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  41. BrittanySeptember 7, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    aw, this was too cute. and the dresses are adorable. :)

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  42. Dena MillerSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Cute post....and your little girl is adorable Katie.

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  43. TeraSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    She is just precious. <3

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  44. supercursiSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    I missed your blog posts, Hope! Your collection of vintage dresses is wonderful, I'd like some of them in my size!

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  45. DeeSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Hi Hope,
    I like your collection. My favourite is the white one with a pink bow and the black tartan skirt.

    From Jada
    (7 years, NZ)

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  46. manzanitaSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Hola Hope!

    I love your little collection. I think that navy one with the sailor buttons is adorable!

    besitos,
    rebecca

    p.s. i collect buttons too:) one of my favorite books is called Tender Buttons by Gertrude Stein.

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  47. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Oh. My. Gosh.

    She is so cute and sweet... and I'm imagining that she is going to take over the fashion world one day. :)

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  48. KateSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Dearest Hope, You rock my socks off and I hope I have a daughter like you someday!!

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  49. ElsieSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Hi Hope!
    Your post is extra good this week. Your collection is beautiful! XO, elsie

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  50. Mallory Makes ThingsSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Vintage dresses are great things to collect. They'll never go out of style, smart choice.

    :)

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  51. KelsiSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    She is so precious. Does she pick out her own outfits? Either way, she dresses infinitely better than I ever have.

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  52. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Sweet Hope,

    Your vintage dress collection is pretty rad, it makes me a little jealous. You have the best style.

    -Erin

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  53. AliciaSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Hope is the cutest! These posts always brighten my day, keep it up!

    P.S.
    Hope, I am SUPER jealous of your dress collection. You have great style! :)

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  54. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Hi Hope! Your dresses are pretty and suit you so well :) What do you think you'll do with your dresses when you grow out of them?

    Love Leigh-Ann

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  55. ErinSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Hope you are just adorable & i love all your dresses. what a great mom you have that encourages your individual style :)

    -erin

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  56. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Hope, you have an amazing dress collection! You certainly take after your Mama! :)

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