Lori, I'm the same exact way. I love going through tubs of stuff. I volunteer at a thrift shop that benefits horses that have been abused or abandoned and I love going through the bags and boxes to sort out the items donated. I love going through craft boxes and even junk jewelry. My husband calls me a raccoon because I like "shiny things". My point is that I think all Artisans love going through things that they can use and/or get ideas from.