After reading a poppytalk post about collecting, UPPERCASE blogger Janine Vangool decided to photograph her collection of vintage typewriter ribbon tins. The designs and colors are amazing. After seeing the great collection of tins, poppytalk asked Janine about the collection, how it got started and about some of her favorite pieces in the collection. [Design Observer]

This reminds me of Merlin Mann’s 43 Folders post about collecting and respecting collections. If the piece/collection has significant value (emotional or otherwise), display it in a respectful place in your life. And if it doesn’t, do you really need it?