Thursday, March 4, 2010

Pottery Finds

Recently I have been more "attracted" to pottery planters.  I have a few of the green shallow rectangle ones,  but the pattern and shiny cream finish on this one caught my eye.


Until two weeks ago, I didn't own any figural planters.  I saw a ton of them on my shopping trip to the mountains, but only bought one.  This will be a slow collection in the making, as my favorites are Shawnee and more than I like to pay for one item!  Thrift shopping has ruined me for antique mall shopping- you all know what I mean! 



The one I bought- American Bisque for $4.  It was in one of the 50% off booths.   He does look lonely, though.  Maybe I can do a little shopping this weekend....

6 comments:

  1. I so know what you mean about thrift shopping ruining you for antique stores. I go to the antique store now and look at the prices and think "they've got to be kidding". But once in awhile you do find something at a good price and I think you found it with your planter. Love the colors on the one you found and the price is definitely right.
    Jane

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  2. I love your planters. I have about two of the cream colored ones and they are so sweet. I will have to do a post on my 'planters' one day. I have mostly very vintage 50's and not McCoy or Shawnee. They are as you said very pricey. I have so gotten spoiled by thrift prices. I do look for items that are priced right and do buy from them sometimes.

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  3. My first visit -- I like your planters!

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  4. Oh yes I definitely know what you mean about the thrift store ruining you! My first visit here too...thanks!

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  5. Love your planters! Prices seem to be rising even in the thrifts. Geesh in this economy it makes iy hard to be cheap! LOL

    I have a little something in my post today for you ♥
    *hugs*deb
    *hugs*deb

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  6. Just found your blog and I too would probably spend my last dollar on a dish -- if I haven't bought all of them already! :-) Luckily I find all of mine at yard sales and thrift stores. Thrift shopping has 'ruined' me too.

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