"Group your collections by color."

Cash boxes from the turn of the century get stacked and displayed together even though each has subtle differences from the others.

Vintage spice tins fill a small shelf and look great hung on the wall of the pantry.

"Display your collections so you can enjoy them everyday."

Even bright festive linens can be hung in an artful manner to please the eye.

Just inside the doors of Stars and Splendid you'll find these two cement cherubs. Tuck into garden spots where eventually they'll peek out from the greenery and bring a smile.

Details and form abound in this grouping of Mexican clay art at Stars Too. The more you look the more you see.

Sock Monkeys fill a small-scale shopping cart and spill over the sides at Stars Too. Have FUN with your collections! It's easy to get started; we're open everyday from 11-6 so you can peruse each store and begin to search for your personal choices! Shop Smart. Shop Stars. Thanks to Brent and Darwin for these eight great tips and 26 years of shopping at Stars!

June is our birthday month. Let's Shop celebrates by focusing on the collections and artful display of our very own Darwin Otto and Brent Heeb. From everyday items and the mundane or forgotten to grandiose turn of the century cabinets these two team up and continue to inspire and invigorate those who collect and have a love of "stuff". All items shown are available from their store StarsToo or their displays within Stars or Stars and Splendid. Happy Birthday to Stars!

Overview of tabletop display shows a unique mix of glass and wood in large bowls and containers.