Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Purchases - around the house

Okay, another big round of purchases from the last few months and then I'll be pretty much up to date on this project. I can't decide if it's better to post purchases up to the minute (makes me look like I spend money non-stop), or if I should just wait and do them in batches (makes me look like I go on massive shopping sprees).

Twelve of these bowls - which function as dessert and prep bowls and have the added advantage of being pretty. They are from our local Japanese market, which always has the best selection of inexpensive, good quality ceramics. $2 each, cheaper than comparable bowls at Ikea.

new bowls
{new bowls}

Twenty-four of these square spice jars. Completely indulgent, but I was so annoyed with the random assortment of round ones. The squares fit perfectly into rows of two. The rack is from Ikea, was not intended for use as a spice rack and they don't make it anymore but it works perfectly for us. I searched for a coupon code and got free shipping so the total was just $16.

organized
{organized}

A couple of these pillows. D was placing an order for a client and decided he wanted a couple as well. Much earthier than our metallic gold ones. I like the mix.

new pillow
{new pillow}

Pieces from the Heath summer collection. We gave in a couple weekends ago when they were having a sale.   We ended up with the shallow bowl, which is the best salad or pasta server and the trio of little bowls.

heath summer pieces
{heath summer pieces}

15 comments:

  1. These are great buys, everyone needs bowls! Love how you have kept the tasseled wall up, it makes a great back drop.

    Lotts x

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  2. Gorgeous! I love those pillows.

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  3. I want a spice rack SO BADLY!!!! And I love the pillows :)

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  4. those little bowls are perfect...i have a set of small bowls that we use for everything. Ah, heath, you can never go wrong with Heath. I have a favorite salad bowl from the Heath Outlet in Sausalito and I use it all the time. Big fan of using the lovely dishes I own for everyday.

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    1. Yes! We also try to keep ours on semi-display. They're too lovely to not be used as often as possible.

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  5. oh, LOVE those bowls and the summer pieces. great buys!

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  6. Great choices!! I love the little white bowls.. so simple and pretty.

    xoxo,
    Rachael
    www.rachaelkhawkins.blogspot.com

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  7. Your purchases looks great! I wish there's a japanese market where I live.

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  8. Amazing buys! Love them all! Especially the spices, I think I need to do that too!

    xx
    Justine

    www.sobeanie.blogspot.com

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  9. AHHH i am obsessed with all of these!! Could you tell me where you got those pillows?

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    1. Sorry about that! D ordered them, so I had to check with him. He bought from this seller, but it looks like they don't have any pillows right now. He also suggested this seller.

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  10. i have very nearly ducked into at least half a dozen of the little places near us in chinatown to scoop up some bowls - you might have pushed me over the edge, here. i'm also thinking i might not be able to get home empty-handed the next time i pass the heath kiosk at the ferry building. those corals look feisty against the gold wall, man.

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    1. Yeah, now I just have to convince myself that I have a surfeit of bowls and I can stop looking. Easier said than done.

      We still aren't admitting that the gold is permanent, although we've stopped talking about when we're taking it down. Eventually, we'll want our art back, I think.

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  11. I love the trio of small bowls and the matching cushions! I think a whole room in these colours could look great!

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  12. Love the colors in the Heath bowls and the new pillows! And the white bowls are so pretty... sometimes the greatest finds come from the most unexpected places.

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