Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Thrifty Find: Tealight Turtle

Almost every time I leave the house I drive by this Salvation Army Family Store… and after living in our home over 3 ½ years I’ve Never. Gone. Inside… until last week that is… 



…and I found this! It’s a glass turtle tealight holder And. I. Love. It.



This is what he looked like when I bought him, perfect except for some dust and melted wax.



I simply ran him under some warm water and introduced him to a butter knife and some soap... and gave him a scented tealight!



One of the things I love so much about him is the detail in his face. Are you in love too? …Or maybe I just have a weird turtle thing going on?



One thing I know for sure is that he was the best 48 CENTS I’ve ever spent! That’s right, 48 CENTS! …Now you understand my excitement!


What’s your favorite thing you’ve bought for a price that’s even better?

4 comments:

  1. ooh I love him! Especially since I have his brother, a green one identical to him. I also have a thing for turtles!

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  2. Thanks, Sara! A green one... how fun!!! Glad to hear I'm not the only one! ; ) Where did you find yours?

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  3. So cute! My daughter would go crazy for that. Unfortunately our Salvation Army seems pretty pricey compared to others I've been to.

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  4. Thanks, Melissa! Love that there are other turtle fans out there! I'm wanting to try Goodwill next, there are two fairly close that I haven't ventured into yet. Have you been to one?

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