I love all kinds of vintage and antique glassware and collectibles.  I like glass of any kind but am particularly fond of carnival and vaseline glass.  I always look for anything old, whether it's books, toys, tools, or gadgets because it fascinates me.  I have a collection of kitchen gadgets because I am a cook and enjoy kitchen items from the past. I grew up on a farm and cooked meals from a young age while my parents and five brothers toiled in the fields. My Mom was an excellent cook and passed down her talents to me. I can appreciate how hard life was back then and often wondered what it would have been like.