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Monday, May 16, 2011

My Thrifty Urns



I have enriched my collection of urns.

Alabaster, from Italy, found at an estate sale one mile from the yellow house.


It was three dollars. Hard to believe. Yes?
I am unsure where to put it because I got another urn at the same sale.
They had a table full of white urns. I think I behaved because I only bought two!


See what I mean? Both have merits. I might flank the stone fireplace with them.


This large urn was from a recent garage sale. Sorry about the glare in the window.


This is a Pottery Barn pillow cover I bought at the same sale. I bought a lot of items in a huge box for twenty-five dollars so that makes this and the large urn just about a dollar each.

I am partying here.

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays.

A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday.

Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday.


grace surrounds us
Olive


36 comments:

  1. I'm going shopping with you! You always find the best stuff at garage and estate sales...you have the touch! I love the alabaster urn, they are both beautiful!

    Kat :)

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  2. That's a good problem to have - where to put all the urns! That alabaster one is gorgeous. I love the texture and graining on alabaster. Good finds!

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  3. Nice score Olive! Looks great displayed too.

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  4. Green plants look Jus FaB in Urns!!! ~ I love them in groupings too... Olive you most certainly are on to a "New Item to Collect"!*!*!
    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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  5. I want to go shopping with you as well, Olive. You find some beautiful items, always! I love them all, and can't believe the price you pay for them. Talk about bargains!

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  6. Lovin' the alabaster urn Olive! Very pretty and such a great buy-enjoy:@)

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  7. Beautiful urns, Olive! I am on a white kick lately so I definitely would have snatched them up. The alabaster one looks like it is quite heavy. Great piece.

    Thanks for visiting me and your lovely comment! : )

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  8. Talk about fabulous finds, Olive! These are fanbulous!!

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  9. Wow! What treasures. Love the alabaster. Very pretty. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  10. Sounds like a lovely garage sale. One wonders what they were keeping if selling such beautiful stuff
    Have a great week
    Best Carolyn

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  11. All three urns are lovely. Marty must surely be drooling, she loves urns!! Thanks for coming by...love to hear from you!

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  12. Beautiful finds Olive and that alabaster one is a beauty!! Martina

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  13. The light in the alabaster urn is gorgeous but I think I like the urn with the grapes the best.

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  14. They are beautiful girl...you find the most amazing things for nearly nothing! The first urn is my favorite..just gorgeous...Have a great week....Picket

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  15. Your urns are stunning, I love the alabaster one, and I also love your ginger jars. You do find such lovely treasures and always display them so beautifully. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  16. Hi Olive...

    Oooh...you did GOOD, my friend! Your estate sale urns are gorgeous! What a great deal you got on them...as well as the pretty PB pillow cover! You know, these pretty urns really would look beautiful flanking your fireplace! If you decide to use them that way...please take photos and share it with us. I would love to see how they look there! White urns are "right up there" with white ironstone pitchers in my book! Wink! Thanks for sharing your new pretties with us today!

    I'm so glad that you stopped by for a visit today! Enjoyed your sweet note, my friend! Thank you!!!

    Have a wonderful week...
    Chari

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  17. there's just something about urns ... they grab us don't they?

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  18. Dear Olive,
    You are obviously very good at Estate sales. I think that you have had a lot of experience !!!! haha
    Lovely urns and a great cushion.
    Thanks so much for your comment today. You are lovely.
    Have a great week. XXXX

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  19. I'm green Green GREEN!!! Ooohhh that alabaster urn for $3????? KILLER SCORE!! Vanna

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  20. Love that alabaster urn. We couldn't go together to sales cuz we would want exactly the same thing!

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  21. I love urns! You sure found some pretty ones, Olive.
    Debbie

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  22. Oh my Olive, you have hit the jackpot! I'd love to hit an Estate sale like that! Your urns are absolutely beautiful and I love pillow, you did good, I mean beyond good!

    Hugs,
    Nancy

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  23. Hi Olive! Oh, man, you did good. I love both your urns! The PB pillow cover is darling too. Will you call me next time you go garage saleing? ;)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  24. Wowee, were you lucky or what to get not only one but two awesome urns.
    There's just something special about alabaster.

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  25. What wonderful finds...I don't know if I could have stopped at 2! I love the pillow cover too...you made out there!

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  26. I think your house looks so lovely and comfortable Olive. I love the picture of the urn in the window and the beautiful cushion - it all goes so well together.I find your site so inspiring.

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  27. Those urns are wonderful finds! And I love the pillow case; it's so cute.

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  28. I think you showed admirable restraint!

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  29. What great finds! I can't believe the prices you paid...lucky!

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  30. Oh my gosh! Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit! I always wanted a friend named OLIVE! I love your name! I'm now a follower! Your garden pictures are Hallmark Card-Worthy! So beautiful!
    :)clare

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  31. What amazing deals...I LOVE the pillow! WOW! When will you have a sale? heehee! ♥

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  32. Very pretty Urns, I stopped by as I've seen your icon at a couple parties, and from the small photo it looks like my milk glass compotes I use, I love them, but the Alabaster is just gorgeous! Well spotted, tami

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  33. Your urns are beautiful Olive! What wonderful finds!

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  34. Olive, Three dollars for an alabaster urn..Fabulous! You found some great ones.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  35. I love alabaster...what a GREAT find!!! You did good, so many pretties!
    Happy Monday,
    Cindy

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I adore your comments. They are like finding unexpected chocolates. olive