Monday, February 16, 2009

No shopping update (week 5)

I powered through this last week without any major temptations to buy. Of course, I did receive some little gifts, and that was nice.

I'll admit that I purchased one thing, but luckily it was thrifted and thus doesn't break my shopping hiatus according to the rules I made up in the beginning. And, it was irresistible. P, you are completely to blame for this, but I kind of love you for it.




Pictures are from Thorwald Home

Seriously, how cool is it? It's a fortune telling vintage tea cup from the 1930s. I can't wait till it comes to live with me, at which point you will probably all grow sick and tired of seeing it photographed again and again. Check out the rest of Genevieve's blog and her new Etsy shop, Thorwald Home, to see her other amazing finds.

27 comments:

  1. Rachel- this is a fun cup and again a wonderful "investment"! I hope you had a great weekend! xoxo

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  2. Nice snag! That is a cup that you will have for a long time.

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  3. I can't wait to see more photos!! That is the sweetest little tea cup ever!!

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  4. way cool tea cup! and BTW love the hoodie and tank! you are so lucky! We have the flu this weekend- on my way to make some chicken noodle soup. xox

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  5. You got them! Too quick you are.

    But then, you stopped me from buying non-essentials... So really I should thank you.

    Post lots of pics so I can admire them anyway.

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  6. I love you for saving me from myself - and for saving my relationship. If I bring home another teacup, Fauxhawk will surely divorce me.

    My Greek grandmother knew how to read fortunes from tea leaves and coffee grounds. How cool is that? I'm sort of tempted to learn how to do it myself.

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  7. Great find - I've never seen one... so cool!

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  8. That is by far the coolest tea cup I have ever seen. Great score!

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  9. that is SUCH a cute teacup! i don't blame you for buying it one bit.

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  10. how gorgeous and cute is this little cup? vintage too, what a bonus!

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  11. That is seriously cool and what a find! I think WORTH the purchase!

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  12. Oh oh oh oh oh please DO take pictures of it all the time! (don't you totally covet other people's cups that they use constantly when you see them in their blogs/flickr? I can't be the only one...)
    But of course, don't break it! Eeps!

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  13. Ooh, lovely! You'll have to let us know if you see your fortune in the cup!

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  14. i love the fortune cup! such a great find.

    i've also been on the "no new shopping" and "no eating out" kick...it's been really fantastic. love your updates!

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  15. Oh yay, I'm glad you bought it!

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  16. Oh how cool! I freaking love this so much.

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  17. I saw that and loved it too - glad you treated yourself

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  19. Wow Rachel - that tea cup looks fantastic - what a find! It actually looks quite modern in terms of design. This was a purchase i'm sure you'll enjoy for a long time. I am now going to look at the Etsy shop of the person who found it for you! :)

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  20. OMG! I'm in love with that cup. What a fantastic find -- one that I don't think I will grow sick of seeing in your photos.

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  21. New blog for me...love this spot!

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