Welcome to the Pig Pen!

A few weeks ago, my friend, Kim at Exquisitely Unremarkable had  this adorable pig pot hanger as a giveaway.  Since I have been collecting pigs for more than thirty years, I entered ..........and won! Thanks, Kim!

Isn't he adorable?  

I took this as a sign that it's time to share my pig collection.  Are you ready?
It all started with this guy:

My husband had this bacon press when I met him and I fell in love with it (along with my future husband, of course!)  I started collecting and the larger ones all landed on top of my kitchen cabinets.

Welcome to the Pig Pen!  That's the name this area has been affectionately given.  Let's meet the occupants.......

Starting on the left is 'Watering Can Pig'.  He was a gift from my kids when they were little and really is a watering can, not that I've ever used him.  I love the hammered metal. Next is 'Farmer Pig' who I found sitting on a shelf in a discount store. I had to take him home, the blue jeans got me! Third in line is 'Gardener Pig'.  Since I love gardening, I was sure she was my spirit pig!  She's on a spring and wobbles around when you move her.  The last one in this photo is 'Blue Pig', who was a gift from a friend and colleague.  She loved the fact that I collected pigs and gave me this one for my birthday.  
Are you loving the original names yet?  When I asked my kids for name ideas, they came up with the simple and obvious name choices and they just 'stuck' over the years.  
Let's move on......
.....Meet 'Chalk Pig'....

He sits on top of the highest cabinet and oversees the kitchen.  He's made of ceramic and is painted with chalk paint.  There IS a story about the sunglasses.  For that and a better picture of him, click HERE. 

This is 'Polka Dot Pig' and he has the sweetest story.

Polka Dot Pig was a gift from one of my First Graders.  One day, in class, I shared the story of how Tiger Pig was accidentally knocked off a shelf and broken beyond repair.  A few weeks later, one of my students came to school and handed me a wrapped box.  Inside was Polka Dot Pig, who is also a bank.  She explained how she and her mom had looked EVERYWHERE for another Tiger Pig.  They couldn't find one, but thought Polka Dot Pig might make me feel better.  I will never forget that little girl.  Her name was Chloe and she named this pig. 

Say hello to 'Apple Pig':

She was found in an antique store in Boulder City and I remember paying more than I wanted to for her.  She is a bank and the apple is removable. I just thought she was sweet.  My husband told me to get her, so seven years later, she remains part of the pig family.  

Since you can see part of the next  guy, here is 'Platter Pig':

Platter Pig also was a gift.  He lives on top of the cabinets and is only for show.  He's never been used as a platter or cutting board and the look on his face makes me laugh.  It's almost a smirk.  Once again, he was named by the kids.

'Flat Pig' or 'Greeter Pig'. as he's sometimes called was also a gift.  In a few houses we've lived in he's sat near the front door, hence the name, 'Greeter Pig'.  

He's solid wood and about 2 inches thick.  He just looks like a giant hug and I smile every time I look at him. 

Next up are the pig napkin rings.  They are the only pigs that aren't named.

I found them in a thrift store and, naturally, I had to have them.  They are ceramic and make me happy.....that's what it's all about, right?

This is 'Marble Pig' and was a Secret Pal gift several years ago.

He's no bigger than a penny and moves to various spots in the house.

Last, but not least, is 'Pointer Pig' from my teaching days.

He was very popular with my students and sometimes was fought over at center time.  Pointer Pig lives on my drafting table in a cup with pens, pencils and brushes.  He supervises! 

There are other pigs living at the Cottage - Princess Pig, Crystal Pig, and a few more, but how many pictures can you look at??  

Now you may be wondering why I chose pigs to collect.  That's simple.  I'm married to Kevin Bacon!  😁

As for my new pig, I think his name will be 'Petey'.  He reminds me of the dog from The Little Rascals.  

Welcome Home, Petey!  You're in good company!

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