Thrift Finds



The weekend that my sister and brother in law were visiting us, there was an afternoon that the guys went on their merry way and my sister and I went out and about the town. We passed a thrift store that begged us to stop in.  That's when I saw this glass box and left it on the shelf.  (why?  who knows!)  I browse faster than my sister and we parted ways. When we met again she had the glass box in her hands....in that moment I really wanted it.  I was also kicking myself for not picking it up first.

She said to me "don't you want this?  It's your style."..........Love her!  Now I can have the perfect-to-me green box and still love my sister for being so thoughtful.  I did find her a wooden shelf for her rubber stamp collection.  Why is it easier sometimes to find items for someone else?

So my question is, do you think this is an old refrigerator container?  Any ideas if it has an interesting past? There are no markings.  It's sitting now on my kitchen counter. Whether it's old or new, I'm keeping it!!

joining Lady Cordelia

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 17, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    No idea, but it's certainly a good find. Love that color.

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  2. ShannonMay 17, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I like the color too.

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  3. sylviaMay 17, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    we totally need a butter dish ( not sure about the correct name for it) so i'd use it for that. you could put anything in there that needs to be cooled but is supposed to be pretty on the table as soon as you take it out... like some berries or grapes?? otherwise no idea... it's a nice find, i'm sure you'll come up with something!

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverMay 17, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    I would say yes, it's an old fridge container, it's missing its lid, but still a great piece. I looked at a few pieces when I was in Savannah, they were going for no less than $35.00 a piece!

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  5. Lady CordeliaMay 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    not sure what it is, but if it does have a lid (does it?) it would be great to use instead of a tupperware type container. I love finding useful, different things that are glass to store food in.

    ....come link up on my site! I keep finding people doing thrifty thursday posts today but no links on my post. : (

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  6. MelissaMay 17, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    It's very cool and it does look like an old refrigerator container. My grandmother had some like this. I wish I knew where they got to.

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  7. Kim May 17, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    It is lovely, great find!!!

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  8. Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call Life!May 17, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    So pretty ~ wondering what you plan to use it for? Inquiring minds want to know! I think it would be a good butter dish or how about a specialty sea salt dish?

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  9. michelle gdMay 17, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    love this find...love that your sister found it for you too :)

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  10. Conservative Knit MomMay 17, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    I have one just like it--only not green. I use it as a fridge container. :)

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  11. MJMay 17, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Cuuute! I love the color and it looks nice and heavy too....and you know what, sitting next to your soap, it looks like a soap mold to me!
    xo

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  12. Erin @ Wild WhispersMay 17, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    I love it!

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  13. Melissa ~ twoknitwitMay 17, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Karen ~ I collect green depression glass and it does look like a refrigerator container, which are hard to come by with a matching lid!
    If you ever get tired of it ~ you have my address ;)
    Melissa

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    1. karenMay 17, 2012 at 7:52 PM

      I'm hoping you are right. I had an inkling it might be depression glass, but there wasn't any markings. It is in excellent condition!!

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    2. Melissa ~ twoknitwitMay 17, 2012 at 8:49 PM

      I'll pull out my reference books and see what I can find out for you if anything :)

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  14. TannaMay 17, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I'm not sure what it "was" but I'm sure it IS a great little piece! Love the color of the glass. You have a wonderfully thoughtful sister. blessings ~ tanna

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  15. ~koMay 17, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Oh that is too cute and what a sweet sister you have! What are you planning on using it for? Show us show us!

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  16. cpcableMay 17, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Beautiful piece and how sweet that your sister knows you so well! I agree that it looks like a refrigerator dish. I want to pick them up whenever I see them, but they're always marked so high! :)

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  17. house full of jaysMay 20, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Whatever it is - it's so pretty! I'm glad your thifting story had a happy ending. My sister and I haven't had any squabbles over our mutual love of thrifting - I always think it's that we don't share the same size. ;)

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