I have a thing for snowmen.
Maybe it’s because I’m a New Yorker living in Florida and I stupidly have fond memories of the snow. How quickly we forget what it was like to shovel your car out of a mountain of snow. *lol*
The last time I was at our local flea market (I had a table there, but found a few minutes to check around for goodies), I spotted this adorable set of snowman dishes.
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It was service for eight; including a large plate, a salad dish, a coffee mug and a bowl. Figuring the price would be $15-$20, (reasonable but more than I wanted to spend that day, after all I was there to sell, not buy!) I passed them up and went back to my table.
After a few minutes, I couldn’t stand it anymore.
I asked my daughter to go back and ask how much they wanted for them. When she came back and said $5.00 (yes-FIVE!), I almost tripped over my feet getting out from behind our table to buy them. 
Aren’t they great?
Update: We’ve used this set for the last two winters, including Christmas. Here’s a post with pictures of our Christmas table setting from 2009. 2010 pictures will be uploaded soon!
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Price: $9.90
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Rimmed in holiday tartan with a snowman family hidden below! Dishwasher safe.
Price: $17.95
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Price: $2.19
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Price: $16.85
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Price: $24.99
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Designed by Susan Winget – Hand Painted. Microwave safe for re-heating and dishwasher safe.
Price: $45.00
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by Kim, on May 18 2009 @ 10:27 pm
I laughed out loud at your snow comment about forgetting what it is like to shovel that crap. I was born & raised in sunny southern California where it doesn’t know, but I lived in Utah for 8 years. I hated shoveling snow. I always said that snow would be perfect if it didn’t snow on roads & parking lots. That way it wouldn’t have to be shoveled. Your snowman plates are too cute!
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by Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality, on May 19 2009 @ 12:21 am
Those are really cute! Thanks for joining the party.
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by Christine, on May 19 2009 @ 6:53 am
What a bargain for such a pretty set!…Christine
by kathy eller, on May 19 2009 @ 9:07 am
I feel your pain. Understand your obsession. My vice is snowmen teapots. Think of the fun we could have TOGETHER!!
by Rita, on May 19 2009 @ 11:59 am
Ah, a fellow New Yorker. Once a New Yorker, always a New Yorker. I have to tell you the key to enjoying the snow~ have someone else shovel it. Then you can really enjoy its beauty more. You must have some great flea markets out there. Your dishes are adorable. Please visit my Second Time Around. While your there, take a look around. If you like what you see, don’t forget to go to the right column and hit the “Follow” button so that you can be updated on many new and creative ideas. Have a wonderful day!
by ellen b, on May 19 2009 @ 3:01 pm
Oh they really are great and what an amazing deal! :0)
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by Darlene/OurCreative Life, on May 19 2009 @ 6:20 pm
I have a thing for snowmen too! You got a great deal! I bet you can’t wait now for Christmas!
by Christi at A Southern Life, on May 19 2009 @ 8:10 pm
Love those snowmen plates.
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by Lynn Guinn, on May 19 2009 @ 10:02 pm
I love snowmen too.
And snow ladies.
And snow babies!
by Jane, on May 19 2009 @ 11:05 pm
What a steal!! These are great because you can use them from Thanksgiving on…even without snow!! Lucky you!!
xoxo
Jane
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by Diane, on May 20 2009 @ 1:36 am
Those dishes are so cute. I don’t blame you for buying them!
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by Indiana Keetha, on May 21 2009 @ 9:08 pm
Those are the cutest snowman dishes I’ve EVER seen.
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by Holly, on May 22 2009 @ 12:32 am
Super cute, and what a deal!
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by Tracy, on May 22 2009 @ 1:54 am
I would have tripped too! Those dishes are adorable!!! A definite steal for $5.00. = ) Thanks for sharing them with us.
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by Christina, on May 22 2009 @ 1:59 am
What a great deal. Service for eight-wow! I love snowmen too. Yep, everytime I say it would be nice to live where we could get some snow, my hubby reminds me of shoveling snow.
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by leigh from Bloggeritaville, on May 22 2009 @ 2:27 pm
Cute as can be! I will bet you will be counting down to the season. LOve those! Thanks for playing friend!
by Michelle@Life with Three, on May 25 2009 @ 2:01 am
Wow — that was a huge deal! I remember seeing those plates at Kohl’s this past winter. So cute — but MUCH more expensive at that time!
by Mary, on May 25 2009 @ 12:35 pm
OMGosh, for a second I thought I sold you them!! lol I sold a set of 4 at a senior sale last fall for 5$. I would say you found a buy! (I found my set in the trash bulk pickup time, it was perfect too)
That set is adorable and I would have kept it but I have a set with birds on it for Christmas. Great find!
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by Jessica, on May 25 2009 @ 5:13 pm
wow! that is terrific! What a super deal on some cute dishes!
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by Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality, on May 25 2009 @ 9:57 pm
you’ll really enjoy those come Christmas! What a great deal.
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by Mandy, on May 25 2009 @ 10:35 pm
Wow, what a great find! I LOVE snowmen too, in fact I have so many snowmen ornaments that I have a snowman tree at Christmas in addition to the regular one!
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