Comments on: Crystal “Bud” Vases…

By: atbnorway

atbnorway — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:53:28 +0000

Thrift shops have mushroomed here in Norway over the last five years. Truly, these shops also abound with too many “anik-anik” (my family’s version of kruk-kruk). One could buy such Orrefors vase for NOK10 a piece or more, depending on the size, condition, etc. My last find was a gold plated Georg Jensen candle holder (to hang on a Christmas tree) for NOK40.

By: alicia

alicia — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:41:14 +0000

Love all of it! I have a room with bare walls that I will one day cover in toile . Yum! Canovas or de Gournay :)

By: hiddendragon

hiddendragon — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:21:13 +0000

I am a Chinaman, sorry, Chinese man. I don’t really take offense to that term, it’s more a caricature than a label. I even use it in some of my postings all over, referring usually to owners of hole-in-the wall eateries in Chinatown (think Dong Bei Dumplings) – the sando wearing cook serving great simple food in formica tabletops amidst white walls and hanging fluorescent bulbs with some loose, greasy wiring hanging on the edges.

While some of my friends take offense to ‘Ints..” I don’t; I see it as just a colloquial term. But of course, in my effort to be sensitive to others, I don’t use it widely myself, only as a self-reference for some occasional self-deprecating humor.

Having said that, yes, amazing bargains can be found in these surplus shops. We have a Korean surplus shop a few doors away and just two weeks ago, my cousin got a worn, slightly torn LV bag for P800, down form P1,200. She insists it’s genuine (she owns a couple). I don’t care one bit.

By: odessa

odessa — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:52:48 +0000

sorry MM, not a fan of the wall paper, the flowers and vases were nice and great find! Japanese and Korean surplus shops are great especially if you are looking for a cheap and unique items for display. Their ceramic,glass and porcelain items are great as well. Although i already had one at home ( easily tip over when you put heavy object on one side), I bought a glass cake stand (very nice, heavy and thick) last week for just P200 ,really cheap bargain( originally priced at P280 and it’s dual purpose! you can turn it over and I can use it as a serving dish for candies and nuts etc.) just don’t forget to bring wet tissue paper or anything to clean your hands afterwards. Their stores are usually open-air and quite dusty (not so sure though if the same in your place)…

By: bakerwannabe

bakerwannabe — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:48:11 +0000

$15 for an Orrefors is unheard of. Good buy MM. It looks very elegant with just that one single stem.

By: wendy

wendy — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 04:41:17 +0000

It’s 20 questions on how well you know Mr. Bond knowing you are a bond fanatic!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 04:33:37 +0000

wendy, didn’t see the Philippine Star yesterday… :(

By: wendy

wendy — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:29:28 +0000

Hi MM hope you read The Philippine Star yesterday (11/5/12) Entertainment page (p5). I bet you got it all correct !!! I missed 1 ha ha ha ha.

By: Ragamuffin girl

Ragamuffin girl — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 01:16:23 +0000

I’m loving the red vase MM. With the amount of water I consume I could use that as a glass. :) as always, a witty and interesting read.

By: Daphne

Daphne — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:34:34 +0000

Im obsessing over your bud vase. What a great find!

The Japanese surplus stores around me here are crappy. Wish it had little gems like that.