As I have reported before, several times, Trace Mayer hit the jackpot with his Museum Bees.

This was his "bee wall" during the 2013 Lauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden Show I chaired with my friend Kyle Robino...

If you have not heard about Museum Bees, here's what people are buzzing about: Trace uses antique frame fragments to form charming and interesting shapes. In the center, he places a Museum Bee. What has transpired over the years is a phenomenon anyone and everyone can get exited about and be a part of.

Bees have expanded to include a plethora of other gems including horses, dragonflies, dogs, turtles, frogs, lions, and most recently, personal items such as an earring, a medal, or a special family heirloom. Oh! I just thought of a shell! Small antiques are my favorites including horse brass, pre-columbian pottery, or small bronze medallion.

If you are interested in spending several hours looking at Museum Bee specimens, visit the Museum Bee Inspiration page on Pinterest. A remarkable collection of images and inspiration! here

Here is one of my favorite posts on #tracemayermuseumbees. here

I have picked up a few bees at every show since he started carrying them. I love incorporating them in vignettes around the home...

This is my favorite ~ I love the cameo!

Love the horse brass on red!

And here is my collection I have been saving. I have an idea for a large collection, but it will take time... This project has required a lot of patience!

If you have a collection of bees, please send photos. (here) Trace likes to see how people display their Museum Bees, and I'd love to do a post showing Museum Bee display inspiration!