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Monday, April 22, 2013

Yellow Pottery


Yellow pottery makes me happy. Sometimes I have to work hard for this pottery by buying incredibly dirty objects. That yellow bowl is a McCoy planter which was one dollar. Hang on y'all there is an overload of yellow in this vignette but I am loving it.


This urn, in the cloche, was filthy and covered in grease but pristine when I washed it. I paid six dollars for it. Had it been clean it would have been twenty dollars. The little planters are vintage as well. The bottom one is a McCoy.


The vintage 1970's ginger jar lamp had not been dusted since 1980 at least {really people}. The shade was horrid but I paid two dollars and fifty cents for it. I checked that it had no cracks or chips on it and placed my own shade and finial. I have seen these sell for an enormous amount of money on One Kings Lane. I like this lamp so much it has replaced my beloved pineapple lamp.

 If you have not checked out my Poise product review and sweepstakes please do here. The sweepstakes ends the end of the month.


happy thrifting
Olive

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36 comments:

  1. Pam KesslerApril 22, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    That's such a cheery collection of yellow you have there. Those two little flower pots are adorable. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. It was cold here, but I forced myself to get some yard work done anyhow.

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 22, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    I love all your yellow pieces, Olive! They look so good all grouped together, too. Loving those planter pots.

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  3. StaceyApril 22, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Pretty. :) I like the way you stacked the little pots.

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  4. SuzanApril 22, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Love the McCoy!!
    When I told my daughters I had a "vintage" ginger jar lamp; they laughed at me and said it can't be "vintage" because it's sat next to our bed since the 70s. So Danny said he'd put it out in the garage for a couple of years and bring it back inside --- then it'll be "vintage!"

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  5. Grandma Barb's This and ThatApril 22, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    All the yellow is so bright and cheery, Olive. I especially like the urn in the cloche and the little pots. Makes me want to go dig out some yellow items, but I don't think I have many.

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  6. E. CharlotteApril 22, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I'm a fan of yellow pottery too, but own very little. It is such a happy color!

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  7. Donna WilkesApril 22, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I love the way the ginger jar lamp turned out. The McCoy fits with your color scheme so well.

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  8. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    I have a very similar ginger jar lamp in red. I think it's in my 'go to Goodwill' box in the garage. Used to love it but I'm over it. The yellow is sooo pretty!

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  9. DebbyApril 22, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I love the yellow. I call myself vintage these days.

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  10. MollyApril 22, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Pristine yellow looks so much nicer than grubby yellow - Olive, your hard work's paid off so well.

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  11. middle childApril 22, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    McCoy for $1? Good job!
    Working my way through by getting other women's opinion's and I hear the name Poise come up ofter. I am glad to know there are products available, especally the cooling wipes.

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  12. CindyApril 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    I am catching up on your posts. Everything looks so pretty! Love the yellow McCoys, Wisteria and great flea market, garage sale items! You have a great eye for vintage!
    xo Cindy

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  13. Leslie Anne TarabellaApril 22, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Yellow is the happiest color - but I can't wear it or even sit in a yellow room without looking sick. I think I'll look for yellow accessories like yours!

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  14. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 22, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Such a pretty vignette! Yellow is such a sweet color, says "spring" for sure! Love your pots and your lamp is beautiful!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  15. Olga PoltavaApril 22, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Beautiful vignette and such great thrifty finds!

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  16. Carlene @ Organized ClutterApril 22, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    I love flowerpots, vases and bowls. If they are McCoy all the better. Great vignette and lamp too.

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  17. LynnApril 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Yellow is such a happy color! Your vignette is very pretty-enjoy:@)

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  18. The Boston LadyApril 22, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Well, yellow is my favorite color, so.... I guess I'd have to say this is one of my favorite posts of yours. Ann

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  19. Elizabeth EdwardsApril 22, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    i enjoy the yellow. nice glow. ( :

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  20. Julie MarieApril 22, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Hi Olive, I love all of your yellow planters... yellow is such a happy color... you always find the best treasures... love the Wisteria in your previous post too... xoxo Julie Marie

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  21. SouthhamsdarlingApril 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Hi Olive. I always love your vignettes and all that yellow would really make the place look cheery and full of sunshine. You managed to get some real bargains there.

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  22. Town and Country GalsApril 22, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Olive,
    you find the best stuff! Those planters and that lamp, very cool! They make any room cheerful and happy!
    Rebecca

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  23. Ann@A Sentimental LifeApril 22, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Such a serene vignette. As you know...I LOVE the McCoy!

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  24. LynneApril 23, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    I feel inspired seeing your McCoy and the other yellow pieces. Plus your ginger jar lamp, very nice . . . Great finds Olive . . .

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  25. Maureen WyattApril 23, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    I already told my friends about the cooling wipes. They were delighted to find something like that existed. Thanks. You certainly are the queen of arranging things for eye appeal and yellow is your colour!

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  26. Sunny C.April 23, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Hey Olive; Your Mc Coy pieces are so Beautiful!! I rarely ever see yellow pieces while out hunting for finds. I now know why, as the way in which you have yours grouped makes them look Stunning!!
    Thank-You for sharing!

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  27. DianeApril 23, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    I love yellow, especially this time of year. Your McCoy finds are so lovely and cheerful!

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  28. trash talkApril 23, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Yellow=Happy. One can't help but smile when yellow is around. Amazing what some change in the bottom of your purse and a little elbow grease will get you when you know what to look for.
    Deb

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  29. KellyApril 23, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I love all of those vintage pieces! They look good all displayed together. They make more of an impact that way. Those were some good deals. If you went to an antique store, you would've paid top dollar for them!

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  30. hidden art of homemakingApril 23, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    I love your yellow pieces. one of the most fun things to me about thrifting is getting things home and washing and polishing to see what was hidden and what others were obviously not able to see..a jewel in the rough...sometimes I am very thankful for all of the dirt and grime because it caused others to pass it by. :-).
    Love, Mona

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  31. 20 North OraApril 23, 2013 at 12:57 PM

    I am drooling over your McCoy pieces. I have a few of the yellow but most of mine are the cream color. The yellow is so cheerful!

    Judy

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  32. SusyApril 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    I think your little flower pot with the red flower on it is Coors. I have a few pieces, and it looks the same. Case you were wonderin' (**

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  33. MelissaApril 23, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Ginger lamps are always nice imho...

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  34. MelanieApril 23, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Love all your yellow pottery, just beautiful.

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  35. Art and SandApril 25, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Love all your yellow.

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  36. Debra@CommonGroundApril 29, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    love love those sweet little McCoy stacked planters!! you're a pottery sleuth for sure!!

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

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