Mosaic Monday #2 - Moose Medley

Are you a collector?

What do you collect?

Why do you collect it?

Is your collection something that you can and do use?

Since I began following Mosaic Monday, I have been fascinated by collections featured by so many of you - tableware with a checkered pattern, holiday decorations, flamingos, old books, yarn, mugs …

Pajamas, Apron and Slippers

I looked around my house and realized that I probably have several categories that approach collections, of varying magnitude.  Today I will highlight my obsession with moose (oops, I guess my title might have given it away).

My moose mania most likely began on a backpacking trip to Baxter State Park in September 1994.  Spousal Unit and I bunked in a cabin on Russell Pond, and thrilled to the sight of a cow moose feeding on pond weed in the lingering light of a Maine fall day.  I have been hooked ever since.

When our kids were young, family camping trips to the Adirondacks delivered great enjoyment.  But no moose.  We had to settle for this decal.

Over time, moose objects have made an easy gift for family members - most years, my Christmas list says "anything with moose".

Retirement gift from my oldest brother and his wife

Occasionally, I will purchase a moose for myself.

In recent years, moose (and all things 'rustic') have become quite popular, and so many everyday items feature moose.

Retirement gift from our

financial advisor

Pillow in upstairs guest room

I do use most of these items regularly.  Some were saved until we moved into the log house, such as hand towels given to us by my in-laws.

I will leave you with a little 'moose' inspiration from this hand towel - 

Enjoy the great outdoors

It's OK to be a little wild

If you have a great rack, flaunt it

Be like a moose - be strong and carry on

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