You all know how I love adding bits of blue and white throughout our house. I’m always on the lookout for new pieces to add to my collection when I go to thrift stores. The problem is, I’m accumulating mostly shorter, “squatty” jars and vases, but nothing very substantial.
photography: Caroline Lima
I’m hoping to use a small collection as a year-round centerpiece on our dining table and really needed a bigger piece to anchor the grouping. So, I splurged earlier today on a taller porcelain jar from Joss & Main. It’s 18 inches tall and was on sale for $64. Not bad for something I know I’ll keep out for years to come, but a little more than this el cheapo pays when thrifting. . .
If you’re in the same boat and need one or two larger pieces, here are a few other options currently listed in their Asian Studies sale. Most are 18” to 24” tall:
PS—If you don’t shop Joss & Main on a regular basis, you may not know about their referral program. You can get $15 in credit for every person you refer after they make their first purchase. It can quickly add up! (Not sponsored, just a friendly PSA…)
Angie says
January 7, 2015 at 12:25 pmI just saw some larger blue + whites vases (think 24″) at Home Goods in the $40 range. I love that store! (and I love your blog!)
Emily Clark says
January 7, 2015 at 12:35 pmYes–another great source! Hit or miss but I have occasionally seen some bigger pieces there.
Brandy says
January 7, 2015 at 2:09 pmI’m really kicking myself right now for not grabbing the two I saw at Ross for $15 each before Christmas!
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
January 7, 2015 at 2:40 pmThat’s a beauty! Keep your eye out at Ross, too. They’ve had great blue and white pieces for about the past year if you catch it at the right time!
Stephanie says
January 7, 2015 at 5:45 pmBeautiful! I love how you use blue & white. One of my favorite thrifty sources is the Asian grocery store which seems to always have a “90% off sale” `on pottery – I picked up a 24″ piece at Lotte for $9.
Erica says
January 7, 2015 at 8:33 pmAlso, Pearl River Mart has great options! I’m dying to go to their NYC store!!!
Catherine says
January 8, 2015 at 11:29 amI have really been loving blue and white ceramics lately (and I guess everyone else has too!). I’m dying to get my hands on a lamp like this.
Louise says
January 11, 2015 at 11:58 amEmily, I have read your blog for years and have admired your style and creativity. I am just starting to attempt a blog of my own. I would love for you to check it out if you have some time.
Louise
Kim Van Dyke says
June 21, 2015 at 12:28 pmWould you paint the exterior of a house shoji white?
Emily Clark says
June 21, 2015 at 10:34 pmI don’t have a lot of experience picking exterior colors, but I would think so.