Items: metal cross candle holder and framed print of bathrub painting
Cost: free

I got both this candle holder and the framed art for free when my roommate moved out and left some of her things behind. When people move, they tend to get rid of some perfectly good items simply due to lack of sleep. Ask a friend or roommate if you can rummage through their things before they go to the Goodwill. You might find a few treasures.

These are currently hanging in my bathroom, nicely complementing my lovely shower curtain. =)

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Item: Ceramic plate
Cost: $2.95

I found this plate at a thrift store so small that I almost drove right past it on my way to the Outer Banks. I had perused the entire store finding nothing that really suited my taste until I was headed to the door to leave. The plate was sitting on a shelf and the was just begging to be touched.

It was the texture that drew me in, but the earthy green color with brown highlights fits into my life as well. It is handmade and imperfect, the mixed textures of glossy ceramic and grooved edges intrigued me. The bottom is unglazed, with a signature from the artist. Read the rest of this entry »