This ceramic Grecian-style urn (pair as seen in previous cabinet post) was one of my first major purchases many years ago. Through the years since, I've considered turning them into table lamps. They have a good weight to them and after many years continue to serve appealing display purposes.

I remember fondly the estate sale where I got them. The house was an incredibly gorgeous 1920's lakeside house located in North Seattle. While looking around at all the various house treasures for sale, french doors opened onto a vast green lawn stretching down to a lake where the owners children were swimming. I wondered if the kids knew how fortunate they were to live in comfortable luxury. And to think back in the early 1980s, I struggled just to pay $550 dollar rent on a 750 square foot apartment. Nevertheless, I had just enough money in my budget to purchase the pair without feeling too overly guilt-ridden.



























Although there was no history regarding urns (could be I paid too much because they're probably inexpensive). Even still, it was thrilling to realize on that day of purchase, I 'd taken the first step to becoming a collector of things for the home.