Friday, March 6, 2009

In the Pink!


For today's pink Saturday post, I am sharing a vase that I love. The vase is Noritake & has the nippon mark, which dates it to about 1949. It is beautifully handpainted, I think the signature reads T. Ikeno. I bought it @ a thrift store many years ago for $10. I saw it on the shelf, w/ it's mate (for there were 2 of them!), from clear across the store. Before I made it to them, another lady picked them both up & examined them....putting one back & keeping the other. I practically knocked her down getting to it (not really!) & always wondered why she put this one back. It's in perfect condition w/out a mark or blemish on it...maybe 10 bucks was all she had on her. Maybe she was being generous w/ her beautiful finds & left one for someone else..whatever the reason, I have always been glad that I was in the right place @ the right time. Isn't it beautiful?


Come w/ me to Beverly's @ How Sweet the Sound & see who else is in the pink today.
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30 comments:

  1. Knittings Nice!March 6, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    What a beautiful delicate vase....just right for this time of year with thoughts of summer to come.

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  2. StaceyMarch 6, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Your vase is beautiful. Looks like a real keepsake.

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  3. ShelbyMarch 6, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Beautiful Vinty!

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  4. FaithMarch 6, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    very pretty, love the roses and colors right up my ally...the lovely lady, is that a head vase...lovvvvvve those pearls...I am looking for one of those lovely ladies.....so classic

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  5. SalmagundiMarch 6, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    That vase is beautiful!! I would have broken my neck getting to it before someone else did. How fortunate the other person only picked up one. Sally

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  6. Femin SusanMarch 6, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    that vase looks gorgeous.

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  7. UnknownMarch 6, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Oh Cami! It is really beautiful!
    Have an awesome weekend!
    ~Liz

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  8. JoyfulsisterMarch 7, 2009 at 5:01 AM

    Hi Cami,
    What a beautiful vase!!! Well I'm glad you were able to get at least one of them what a blessings. That was such a treasure to find for only ten dollars. Thanks for sharing.

    Hugz Lorie

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  9. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 7, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Hi, Cami! That is a lovely vase... so delicate and pretty and pink! Thanks for sharing...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  10. GingerMarch 7, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    You were lucky to get that vase for $10. It's beautiful.

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  11. Terri SteffesMarch 8, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful!!

    I am having to make my blog private. If you would like to be a part of my readership, please email me at steffes3@embarqmail.com

    Sorry, I know it is a pain.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 9, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful! It has such a nice romantic feel to it.

    Great score on the Nipon mark; it's very hard to find.

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  13. philben5March 10, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Love it!!!
    Blessing
    Roxanne

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  14. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsMarch 10, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Beautiful vase! Happy PS a little late!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  15. Alison GibbsMarch 10, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Cami what a beautiful vase. The roses are so pretty
    Alison

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  16. TardevilMarch 11, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    Beautiful! Two would have been twice as nice. I can just see them now on opposite ends of a mantle.

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  17. Miss JaniceMarch 12, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Love that pink vase and I love that head vase in front also!

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  18. SassyMarch 12, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    I love the vase...anything with pink roses on it...I fall in love! I also ♥ the little lady setting there so pretty by the side of it...

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  19. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Yes and I love your head vase also.And it would be my bet,$10.00 was all she could afford....Ann

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  20. Melissa MillerMarch 17, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    That is so pretty Cami!

    I hope all is well.
    I see you haven't posted anything in a while.

    Happy St Patty's Day! :)

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  21. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopMarch 19, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Very pretty indeed, so girly and dainty!!!

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  22. jenMarch 20, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  23. tamMarch 21, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    Hello Cami! That vase is beautiful-what a lucky find! And love the gorgeous rose in your header too! have a wonderful weekend~Smiles~Tam!

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  24. Debra from BungalowMarch 21, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    Pretty pink things you have there! Come check out my giveaway!
    Thanks,
    DebraK

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  25. SandiMarch 26, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Oh my goodness! I would have swooped that right up too ! It is absolutely gorgeous and what a great price!!
    Blessings!

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  26. SandiMarch 26, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Oh my goodness! I would have swooped that right up too ! It is absolutely gorgeous and what a great price!!
    Blessings!

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  27. The Quintessential MagpieMarch 27, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Cami, I miss you! Just dropped by to see if you're okay. I haven't seen you lately, and I just wanted to check on you!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  28. niartistMarch 28, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    That vase is so beautiful - love it. Have a great weekend!

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  29. philben5March 28, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    O.K. so I am really starting to worry. You usually make your way by once a week or so and I see no posts for over 20 days. Are you o.k.? Thoughts and prayers
    Roxanne

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  30. UnknownMarch 29, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Hi Cami,
    I just came by to say hi. Miss you girl. Hope all is well.

    ~Liz

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