There ought to be a law. – The Committed Collector

As The Committed Collector, I love shopping as much as the next shopaholic.

I love looking at merchandise, old and new. I love second-hand shops with their endless array of surprises, and I love retail stores with their new colors and styles.

I love finding things that are the same as what I already collect, and I love recognizing pieces that will go with things I already have.

Most of all, I love being inspired by what I see.

I enjoy using what I have as well as displaying what I collect, and I definitely love decorating with my collections–especially when “the holidays” roll around.

A few decades ago, “the holidays” meant those in December. You know: The ones after Thanksgiving. Now, the holidays start with Halloween.

These days, they start rolling out the merchandise months in advance, and I think there should be a law to prevent that.

I know there are good reasons why people shop well in advance of the holiday. (Most likely so they can get the good stuff before other shoppers snap it up.)

I, however, love enjoying each holiday–one at a time–as it rolls around–when it’s supposed to roll around. Not months in advance.

That’s why I think the merchandise that I refer to as Halloween Horrors should be available only in October. Then fall foolishness can have November all to itself.

Then all the red and green that the elves have been working on all year will be on the shelves when we’re ready to deck our halls, not while we’re still packing on pounds from the Halloween candy.

I know this may seem drastic, but it’s the only way I can focus on one holiday at a time. Otherwise, I’m hauling home Halloween horrors, fall colors, and tree trimmings all in one trip.

Hmm. Where are my car keys?

Patti
The Committed Collector

How about you? Do you prefer to focus on only one holiday at a time, or do you like seeing Christmas decorations on store shelves in September? Why not leave a comment and share your preferences? We’d love to hear from you.