I love this!

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I am absolutely smitten with my latest thrift store find.


 As shell obsessed as I am, finding something this unique


rates pretty high!


It was my first time to this particular thrift store.


When I brought it up to the counter to pay the $14.99 they had me reach into a jar to pull out a slip of paper for a discount of anywhere from 10% to 50%


It truly was my lucky day as these lovlies ended up costing $7.50!

I'm curious...
has anyone ever seen anything like this before?  Discoveries like this are what make treasure hunting so exciting!!

Comments

FrenchBlue said…
Teri,
These are SO nice! They are vintage of what a new company is doing with silver! Awesome find! You find the best treasures~
XO
May 29, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said…
Good Mornin' Teri girl I would have been doing my "Happy Dance" also..you know that would make a great soap dish just me thinking out loud again ha ha!! Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
May 29, 2010 at 9:27 AM
EDYTA & CO. INTERIOR DESIGN said…
What a great piece.. so fun and unusual.
Love it :)
No, I have not seen anything like this before but that's what its all about.
Great find!!,, congrats on a great deal
Have a fantastic weekend!!

xoxo
May 29, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Erica Cook said…
You have the most extraordinary luck when it comes to fantastic finds! xo Erica
May 29, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Maya @ Completely Coastal said…
These are beyond adorable..., and I truly have not seen anything like it!!
May 29, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Anonymous said…
So cute! xo
May 29, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Dean Grey said…
What a find and what a steal, Therese!

But what will you do with it? Will you fill the seashells with something or leave the sculpture/statue as is?

-Dean
May 29, 2010 at 2:57 PM
lisaroy said…
What fun! no, I've never seen anything like it before!
I've been doing a lot of thrifting lately and just love finding something amazing at a ridiculous price! : )
May 29, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Beach House Living said…
No, never have seen anything like those. The bottom shell is very interesting. I'm trying to learn to gild shells and glass...You know something else with more equipment and supplies to buy...
May 29, 2010 at 9:13 PM
Unknown said…
That is a crazy price! I am so in love with this item, have never seen anything even close to this before. Show us where you place it in your home...can't wait to see!
May 30, 2010 at 6:40 AM
French-Kissed said…
Well its a good thing we were not in the same place at the same time...as I think I would have wrestled you to the floor for these as I am also crazed for shells! You have fabulous built in radar for such finds. Seriously, if I can't have this whimsical treasure, I know it will be well loved by you. Enjoy!

~jermaine~
May 30, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Privet and Holly said…
Fantastico!!! I have NOT ever seen a piece like these. How wonderful that it sang to you AND was such a bargain. Don't you wonder how it came to reside at the thrift store? Who it sang to before its siren's call beckoned you? And who it did not sing to??? Love it! xx P&H
May 30, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Will @ Bright.Bazaar said…
Fab find! Hope you are having a lovely memorial weekend xoxo
May 30, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Kathysue said…
I have not seen anything like this but they do make me smile. I think these would be smashing as salt and pepper cellar on a fun beachy table. Happy weekend, did you get your tent up? Kathysue
May 30, 2010 at 1:14 PM
Beth said…
Wow Teri, I haven't seen anything like this either and it's so adorable!!! Where ya going to put it? Would be adorable on the bedside table for rings & such?

xoxo Beth
May 30, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Unknown said…
Love these! They are so cool, they will be so California, which is perfect for you! XO!
May 31, 2010 at 8:53 AM
Gwen Driscoll said…
Therese,

These are just precious. About the lamp...this one was one of a kind but I've seen others like it while shopping there. When I go back I'll try to get pics and prices & send them to you. I'll be returning in about a month. Hope you are having a great weekend.
May 31, 2010 at 9:17 AM
Cashon&Co said…
(i JUST sliced my finger w/ a knife so this is going to have a lot of typo's ... plesde forgive)...but that is the COOLEST thing, but you always find trh neatest things.....and what a killer preice! if you ever list this in your ersy shop i'll be the first in line. i still think of you when i look at my greek platers and alabasteer egg....
come to tx plwase and lets g0 shopping togerther!!!
excuise typos.... hsve a big bandage on my third finger....lol.... and i obvioudly really want to comment on this!
May 31, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Theresa Cheek said…
Wowsers! What luck! To find something you want and then get if for half price!!! Your karma is strong !!!
May 31, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Unknown said…
Those are too cute! And....not sure what is in the air, but I keep hearing these stories of "luck". Just hoping it will rub off! Or is it as they say....we all make our own luck! xo
May 31, 2010 at 12:37 PM
cjsullivan133 said…
Very Cool Terri! I love your new typo in gold as well!!
May 31, 2010 at 12:58 PM
LYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDS said…
Great summertime find!
Happy Memorial Day!

:D Lynda
nyclq-focalpoint.blogspot.com
May 31, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Lindsay said…
Oh my gosh this is SO cool!!! I"m obsessed! Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend! xx
May 31, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Anne Lorys said…
How cute! I would have grabbed it, too! Great find. :-)

XO,
Anne
June 1, 2010 at 12:36 AM
Sara Bentley said…
Such a fun piece and a real steal! Does it get any better than that? :)
June 1, 2010 at 6:17 AM
John Taylor said…
What a great find. Definitely feels like treasure hunting and worth it. Never seen anything
like it before. I noticed the top 2 shells first.. then the bottom one, adorable.
John Taylor,
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June 1, 2010 at 11:29 AM
sealaura said…
I've never seen anything like this. I too would have grabbed them because they do seem truly unique. Good eye!
June 7, 2010 at 12:17 PM
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