Lessseeee...

started off with vintage lace, china and glass, and a few neat pieces of vintage clothing, in my teens.

Moved on to:

books on art, & art appreciation
Cook books
Vintage Christmas ornaments
furniture from the Arts and Crafts period
turquoise jewelry, esp. EARRINGS!
silver bracelets
calico fabric
interesting vintage fabric
interesting ethnic textiles
books on textile arts
vintage kitchen cookware & decorations
Maps

...and would collect dogs, if husband would allow it.