We all have these things we like. I do admit to liking shoes - and clothes. Less so china and other bits (well I do have a collection of elephants to which I am partial and a few tea sets which should really be done away with because they are far too dainty for me to be confident of using them. I had shells and they came in handy making little girls mermaid crowns one year.
I look forward to seeing what you do with baset, candles and shells.
