I love collecting objects — and readers!

Antiquing is my passion.

I love looking at vintage objects and imagining the ways in which they were used. Each item has a story to tell in the patina that comes from decades of use and decay.

Or, as often as not, the objects may serve as a link to my own past. A piece of china in my great-grandmother's pattern. An antique woodworking tool that reminds me of my father. An elegant, delicate figurine that evokes fond memories of my grandmother. Or, the rare find that sends me scrambling to the phone or computer to share it with my dear mother.

For more than a decade, I have shared my finds with readers in my popular "Look What We Found" column in The Palm Beach Post. That's been a wonderful experience.

But as most collectors know, one column is not enough for all of our fabulous finds. So, recently I started a "Kitchen Kollectibles" column on the Website of my good friend Jan Norris, who shares her wit, culinary wisdom and love of Florida at www.JanNorris.com.

And I hope to continue on with other finds — from lamps and furniture to jewelry and accessories and everything in between on this site.

The one thing I've learned over the past decade is, the only thing better than finding wonderful objects is getting to know my wonderful readers.

Please share your finds with me at Scott@ScottSimmonsAntiques.com.