These are all buttons I've found at various antique stores, shops, estate sales, what have you. I have tons of other buttons I've made with my prized button maker, but featuring them here would break my computer. These ones are more special!
The inspiration for my button collection is Neil Cicirega's beautiful button collection. I dream to reach his level someday.
I enjoy collecting buttons primarily as a way to decorate myself and my clothing. An outfit is never complete without buttons. at least 3. I also don't really enjoy traditional accessories like jewelry, so buttons are a great alternative. AND theyre a fun way to express my interests to the world as well as start conversations. Every button tells a story! I've found that anything you wear that has text on it is bound to get someone to saying something to you.