I enjoy collecting all sorts of things yet not all of those things can be used in everyday use, but I want to enjoy them all the same.  In the upper photo I have placed a few pieces from my mirror collection together and in the other photo I have put together two collections, creamware and ironstone.  It's fun to throw in other pieces that are similar in color but that may give interest and depth to the display .  In doing this, it really allows those pieces to shine and be appreciated.  I'm constantly changing things to suit the seasons or just rotating things so that I can actually use those pieces, while changing and displaying other collecctions I haven't seen for a time.  So don't be afraid to place your collections on display, what better way to enjoy them.