Tuesday 1 June 2010

Thrifty Tuesday

Okay, I admit, this week's thrifty post isn't perhaps what you'd call total thrift but I did get this beautiful blue and white vase for less than half price!
I saw this beauty while perusing the ‘aisles’ of my favourite online 'store' Gumtree (people sell things they no longer want a bit like ebay). The seller was asking $50 which I thought was a lot (I know, even though it's beautiful) for something which had no origin and was second hand (sad fact is I'm way too used to getting bargains too...) so I offered $20 instead and, happy days, my offer was accepted!

What do you think? I have absolutely no idea how much these types of vases go for in the shops (I’ve never seen any) but I’m pretty sure they cost a lot more than I paid!

Now I have it home, I'm utterly and completely in love with it! :-)

Happy Thrifty Tuesday!
x

18 comments:

  1. I love it, and I think $20 is a great price, just because it's so beautiful. I'm wanting blue and white vases like that too because I'm scheming about display shelves in my ugly kitchen. And I'm picturing blue and white bits and pieces to go on them.

    I've got to get onto gumtree I think!
    Jxx

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  2. Very cute vase. I got two picture frames and a small vase similar to this but not as nice for $1. I like yours better.

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  3. its nice when you get a bargain.. $20 is a pretty good offer and its gorgeous.. i love blue and white together at the moment ...i have noticed you've changed a few things around your blog ..looks really good ..you might have to teach me how you got the three columns changed:) have a great Tuesday sweetie xx

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  4. Wow, half your luck. I had not heard of this website, must see!

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  5. Wow, great score...and oh how pretty
    I love to get a deal...makes the vase that much lovelier...smile on Rosie

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  6. It's lovely! I'm such a fan of blue and white china. You did great!

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  7. It is so pretty! Well worth the 20$. The blue and white looks so fresh and clean.

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  8. Very pretty! What a great deal!
    Elizabeth

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  9. Love it...so pretty and the perfect price. Love your new banner as well..happy new week my friend. xo

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  10. $20 well spent for being so in love!
    Have a good week. Carmel

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  11. Now... That is pretty gorgeous find xx

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  12. I love blue and white vases with pink flowers!

    p.s. I am having my 2cnd giveaway if you are interested (Barnes & Noble) xo

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  13. It is the cutest little vase!! How wonderful your offer was accepted :) It looks like it has a beautiful home now!
    Thank you for the comment. It has felt like a long weekend! The holiday is over now...back to blog land!

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  14. Love it! I am ALL about blue and white, so classic! Great find, I'm sure it would have been much more in the shops. Oh, did I tell you I love your new banner? Because I do!

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  15. Absolutely love that vase! So chic!

    xo

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  16. I think it's lovely ... and to get it for $20 is a steal. Good job!
    oxoxox
    Denalee

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  17. Lovely vase! I love the colors in it. thanks for the comment! :)

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  18. I think it's gorgeous! Nice find. Not sure about the price either...

    Rachael

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It's so wonderful to read all your comments, thanks for stopping by Cornflakes & Honey! x :-)