i blog about vases now

I had been eyeing of this great carafe at Target for sometime now but at a cost of $45 I knew I wasn't prepared to pay full price for it.
I know it is very cheap for a Spanish carafe as the one I had initially seen which started my search in the first place, retails for $149.00 at Freedom.
So when I did stumble across the one at Target for $45 my heart skipped a little as I was finally seeing a dash of hope that this could be mine. But at that price it was still too much.
 I really wanted it but I knew if I was meant to have it then I would come across it at a cheaper price.
And today my friends was the day.
I saw a small sign that said 50% off vases. But was still unsure as to me it was technically a carafe, so with steady hands I lifted the massive carafe/vase and took it to the price check section. Low and behold it read $22.50. Cue my happy wiggle dance all the way to the check out.

made in Spain. mi casa es su casa vase.

Once I got home I unraveled the ugly detailing they had glued on it and got it ready for its new casa.

Here it is up close

I don't know why they would have such a beautiful vase (as it is now known) and cover it with a piece of rolled up cardboard. Don't you love the cute little feature of glue dribble?

Removing the cardboard was quite simple once I started.

But it left a string of continious glue that had to be scrubbed off. I used a soft rag so as not to scratch the glass.

And here it is now. All cleaned up and ready to find its new spot. I am still deciding. It has been in a few places but nothing feels right. For now it is sitting here. But it doesn't matter as soon it will be moving homes anyway.

And just so you can see a comparison of size, here is a wonderfully awkward picture of me holding it up.

I shall keep you posted on where it ends up.
So what are your thoughts? Do you like it? Anyone bought any knick knacks for their home this weekend?