Creative Ways to Display Your Collections

Tim Straker and Mike Ebright haunt flea markets and salvage yards for unique finds that connect to their passions. Not limiting themselves to the usual decorative items, they fill their Columbus, Ohio, home with pieces that speak of family history, personal interests or regional pride.

"We buy what we love and live with it for as long as we like," Tim says. Their dining room (left) and other rooms in their German Village home showcase their unusual collections. Click through our slides to find out how Tim and Mike display their finds -- with ideas you can use in your own home.