No matter what you collect, whether it's a specific line like Swarovski or Harmony Kingdom, or it's a group like walrus figurines or angels, there are a few simple rules that will help to create a good-looking display at home.

1. Sort your collection into themes. I have literally hundreds of Harmony Kingdom and Adam Binder Editions, and they are sorted by animal and theme (like cats, birds, African wildlife, road kill, etc.). Georgia has over 300 different walrus figurines. They are sorted by size and material (her Swarovski walrus figurines are together, as are her Adam Binder Editions and Harmony Kingdom pieces). Having groups makes it easier to glance at the collection and see the greater picture.

2. Group in Odd Numbers. Groups of 3, 5, or 7 are more appealing to the eye - especially if your piece are all about the same size. A group of 4 Harmony Kingdom cats, for example will get clumped together by the eye. A group of 5 staggered pieces will be noticed for their individuality.

3. Think of your light source. If your case has no lighting or no lighting from above, you don't want to overcrowd the upper shelves to darken and obscure the view of the lower shelves.

4. Stagger the height of your pieces so you can get more on a shelf without it looking crowded or hard to see the beauty of individual pieces. I use acrylic two and three-step risers for this. But you can be more resourceful... Most collectibles have great boxes (but remember that boxes can conceal the light source). One of my favorite things to do is use glasses turned upside down, small cake displayers, or even blocks of wood.

5. Step back. Most people, including you, will not directly walk up to your case and individually admire every single item. They will simply glance at it. If you've followed the rules above, your display will have a great overall look and a clear point of view.