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March 3, 2015

Thrift Store Find on Teapot Tuesday

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Fun teapots come my way all of the time but then again it makes sense since I seem to search them out. I receive a lot of teapots as gifts when people find one that they think I would like.  I love that so many of my teapots have come from friends who think of me when they see that “perfect” one.

Recently a few of the North Iowa Bloggers and I hit up the local thrift shop for some bargains and great finds. Donna of donnahup.com needed some props for an upcoming church event so thrift store shopping was on the agenda after our monthly Social Media Breakfast. We stopped at the recently opened Salvation Army thrift shop located at 757 Village Green Dr SW.  It is clean and well organized and we all had a lot of fun looking around.  We might have giggled a bit too much because we were told twice during our brief time in the store that we “were having too much fun”.  I don’t think you can ever have TOO much fun, do you?

We found a lot of great items.

Jeni Eats found an organ.Jeni of jenieats.com

I found a fork lift. (Never mind that it was not for sale.)itsjustlife.me

But then I found a cute teapot nestled amongst the glassware with the ticket price of $2.00.  Now that is a bargain for anything these days let alone a teapot with character like this one has.  I think you will agree that this one is a winner from start to finish.Teapot on itsjustlife.meIt is in perfect condition with no chips or cracks and has such stunning graphics on it that it caught my eye.  Don’t you just love that pigtailed little girl?

Teapot on itsjustlife.me

Teapot on itsjustlife.me

Teapot on itsjustlife.me

The perfect teapot for a chilly afternoon pot of tea, don’t you think?  I love the whimsical quality to this one and know it is going to be a favorite among my readers as well.

Cynthia came in quietly and set a cup of tea before him. He kissed her hand, inexpressibly grateful, and she went back into the kitchen. When we view the little things with thanksgiving, even they become big things. –

Jan Karon, American writer,These High, Green Hills

 

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  1. Carl D'Agostino
    March 03, 2015 at 06:08 am

    Teapot great find !

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  2. Dianna
    March 03, 2015 at 06:12 am

    Oh, it’s precious! Thrift shops are so much fun – even if you don’t find a treasure, it’s still fun to look. My friends and I have been told before that we’re having too much fun, too. Nope – can’t happen!

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  3. Darlene
    March 03, 2015 at 07:05 am

    I love finding special things in Thrift shops. This teapot looks like it stepped right out of a fairy tale. You could serve tea to young people (of all ages) and they would be so impressed. 🙂 The quote is very special.

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  4. donnahup
    March 03, 2015 at 07:47 am

    That was such a fun day! I still think Jeni should get the organ 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 03, 2015 at 07:53 am

      Great memories, right? Hugs.

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  5. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    March 03, 2015 at 08:07 am

    Thrift stores are my favorite places to shop. Looks like you have a good one in the Salvation Army. Ours isn’t nearly as clean and bright. I do like that teapot and it’s perfect for thinking of spring.

    You guys were having too much fun? Really.

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  6. treadlemusic
    March 03, 2015 at 08:55 am

    Love the forklift!!!!!! And, oh yes….the teapot!!!! LOL!

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  7. writeanne
    March 03, 2015 at 09:31 am

    What a pretty little pot. And you’re so right, it’s lovely when friends buy something to add to a collection you have – doubles the meaning of the object and then some! I get the same with my collection of penguins – ornamental that is, not real 🙂

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  8. bocafrau
    March 03, 2015 at 10:06 am

    That is a cute little tea pot. Love that it’s in such great shape. I often browse around our local Goodwill and have found some amazing things here and there. Thrift store shopping is so much fun.

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  9. CMSmith
    March 03, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Great find. Finding it was probably 90% of the fun.

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  10. Thread crazy
    March 03, 2015 at 03:47 pm

    Looks like a fun time was had by all – I do believe you should have made an offer on the fork lift!! Cute cute teapot and yes its perfect to dream about spring with. I like thrift stores; we have a large Goodwill and never know what you’ll find there.

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  11. Gibber
    March 03, 2015 at 04:27 pm

    That’s a great teapot and I love going to thrift stores!

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  12. jenieats
    March 03, 2015 at 05:47 pm

    I forgot you had found that cute teapot! As bloggers, we not only have a certain “look” but a certain sound;)

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  13. Rorybore
    March 03, 2015 at 06:16 pm

    oh my gosh — this could be 7 year old pig tail me, riding her horse through the wildflower fields on her grandparents farm!! very cute – adore this one.

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  14. Katy Flint
    March 03, 2015 at 07:08 pm

    I love it’s shape! So unlike anything else!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2015 at 06:53 am

      It is a cute one, isn’t it??

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  15. Helen Brown
    March 03, 2015 at 08:21 pm

    I am glad you found another nice teapot,

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 03, 2015 at 08:25 pm

      I know I keep adding, don’t I? What ever happened to downsizing???

      Reply
  16. My Odd Family
    March 04, 2015 at 05:37 am

    Nope. You can never have too much FUN. And I love tulips so that teapot is a winner in my cup. Thrift stories are the best. Well, not really, Nordstroms is the best, but Thrift stores rock!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2015 at 06:52 am

      I agree. You never know what you will find at one.

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  17. Pix Under the Oaks
    March 04, 2015 at 07:05 am

    I like this teapot because it has a horse! I also love that it is sort of tall… 🙂
    And you can’t ever have too much fun!!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2015 at 09:24 am

      I agree—-I did not think we were being loud or anything but maybe compared to the rest of the clientele we were.

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  18. Mama's Empty Nest
    March 04, 2015 at 07:47 am

    I do enjoy checking out thrift shops. You never know what treasures you might find there! This one is definitely a keeper.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2015 at 09:22 am

      I think so as well. I had never seen anything like this one before and a bargain price at the same time.

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  19. McGuffy Ann
    March 04, 2015 at 02:08 pm

    I love to peruse thrift shops and ponder the stories of the items. Cute teapot!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 04, 2015 at 02:28 pm

      There are a million stories there, aren’t there????

      Reply
  20. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
    March 06, 2015 at 07:54 am

    Great find! You should have asked about the fork lift… 😉

    Actually, if you ever need a fork lift talk to me. We own one 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 07, 2015 at 07:08 am

      Why am I not surprised you guys own a forklift? I actually have always wanted a Bobcat…….got one of those?

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      1. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
        March 13, 2015 at 08:08 am

        Of course we have a Bobcat 🙂 Let me know if you’d like to take it for a spin too.

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        1. Beth Ann Chiles
          March 13, 2015 at 08:10 am

          I might need some training!!! 🙂 But YES! My lifelong dream may come true on the Plagge farm!

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  21. pattisj
    March 07, 2015 at 02:54 pm

    That is a great teapot, and $2 well spent! Just think of all the damage you could do with your own forklift! 😉

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      March 09, 2015 at 07:02 am

      I am afraid to think what I could do with a forklift!

      Reply

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