treasure.spotter

There are many, many floral planters out there in the thrift shops. I go for the simple ones with a nice form and pleasing matte glaze, which usually means vintage. I’ve bought lots of these and I’ve given most of them away. They’re appealing and very useful.

The glazes are tougher than regular dishware, and because they’re so cheap and plentiful, you don’t have to be too careful with them. I have one that I use to hold change, and another as a “Goldy pot.”

What is a Goldy pot, you ask? When I was a kid, every room in our house had some sort of basket or bowl where we threw junk we didn’t know what to do with: paper clips, unidentified gadgets, change, a stick of gum. My dad loved to name things, and one day he decided to name these “Goldy pots,” since our family name is Goldberg.

photos: both containers vintage and made by Haeger.