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Here is another little beauty that I picked up while visiting a thrift store.  It is hand made and somehow I believe it's made by a younger person.  I just LOVE the turtle etched onto the side.  I have a thing for pottery and I have a thing for vases.  So this creation fits the criteria of being bought and brought into my home :)

Have you found anything second hand that you would like to share?

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Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverMay 24, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Me too Karen, me too...I love pottery and it is my dream to have my own wheel and kiln.
    Very pretty vase and I think the turtle makes it!

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  2. Melanie RouthierMay 24, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    That vase is so lovely. I never seem to find anything as quaint when I go to thrift stores. Thrifting is always something that I have wanted to do on a more regular basis...one day I will get there. :)

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  3. meghannMay 24, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    That is beautiful!

    I am under strict orders not to acquire any more treasures until after we move. Thrifting season is passing me by & I can't even look, because I know I won't be able to stop myself if I find something I love… xo

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  4. ~koMay 24, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    And he looks like such a happy little turtle! What a cute find :)

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  5. MelissaMay 24, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Karen, you need to come to Seagrove, NC. The pottery would send you to heaven. I do love this little vase.

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  6. AmandaMay 24, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I love, love, love handmade pottery!!! Such a beauty your vase is. My kids would go crazy over the turtle design. :)

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  7. MJMay 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Oooo I am with you on pottery, I am a sucker for really really heavy, beautifully colored ones. This one has such a story! Great find Karen!
    xo

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  8. Kim May 24, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Oh this is gorgeous, what a great find!

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  9. TannaMay 24, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Love that little turtle vase... but, that white one in the background is really catching my attentions. =) blessings ~ tanna

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  10. stephMay 25, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    I LOVE it!! It looks like some of the art work we saw when we were in Costa Rica....a real treasure!

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  11. Lady CordeliaMay 25, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    super duper cute! I have a thing for elephants, anything that has an elephant on it I'm tempted to buy.
    XO

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  12. cpcableMay 26, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Isn't it amazing how these handmade objects are infused with the spirit of their makers? I love it.

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