Grenade Micro Bud Vase
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These unique bud vases evoke that peace-loving spirit. The mold for the base was made using an actual WWII-era grenade, and the stoneware is then finished with sweet, pastel acrylics. A slender glass tube rests in the top, allowing you to display small bursts of floral fireworks. The vase is the creation of artist Toby Atticus Fraley, whose work often uses artifacts of popular culture in playful new contexts. Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
November 06, 2012 03:55:26 PM
This design by Toby Atticus Fraley captures the spirit of the '60s in a home decor piece for today. Would you give this Grenade Micro Bud Vase a chance?
Anne
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November 07, 2012 09:00:15 PM
It's been said
Laura
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November 07, 2012 10:13:34 PM
I don't like the colors.
Sarah
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November 08, 2012 09:18:05 PM
It really wouldn't go with my decor but thumbs up for being original! I've certainly never seen this anywhere else.
Kathryn
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November 09, 2012 04:18:09 AM
no thank you...does not appeal to me at all.
Amy
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November 09, 2012 07:01:29 AM
I dont think this is approprate at all. People have PTSD and this is not ok.
Barbara
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November 09, 2012 08:04:46 AM
A message in a bottle! Very clever.
Anne
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November 09, 2012 09:04:00 AM
weird
christy
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November 09, 2012 03:08:57 PM
do not like guns or grenades and this is in poor taste
Joanna
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November 09, 2012 04:04:13 PM
Zero appeal.
christine
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November 09, 2012 05:10:47 PM
love it
V
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November 09, 2012 08:01:32 PM
There is enough war and ugliness. Let's not dress it up in pretty colors and put an unrealistic spin on it.
Kay J
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November 09, 2012 10:24:46 PM
War isn't pretty or funny
Cathy
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November 10, 2012 07:49:14 AM
Very unique and whimsical
janie
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November 10, 2012 02:35:28 PM
I would prefer not to think of war and grenades in my home.
Nancy
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November 11, 2012 08:50:18 AM
very poor taste
Marilyn
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November 11, 2012 06:33:00 PM
Original, but not something I'd buy. I can't think of anyone that would want one.
Stephanie
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November 12, 2012 10:29:36 AM
Clever, but I wouldn't buy it.
Ms
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November 12, 2012 07:49:35 PM
The only thing I like about this is that it is made in the wonderful USA!!!
Jan
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November 12, 2012 08:17:58 PM
It's quite uncommon.
joann
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November 12, 2012 10:43:20 PM
Naaaaaaa
laura
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November 13, 2012 12:43:37 PM
looks cheap
Katie
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November 13, 2012 02:03:55 PM
Why would anyone want to blow up their flowers?
Pamela
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November 13, 2012 02:10:33 PM
I can do without grenades, even as a vase
Judy
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November 13, 2012 03:05:13 PM
does NOT evoke the 60's, but the horror of grenades around the world. Really poor taste.
Joan
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November 14, 2012 08:54:41 PM
Really? Nothing says love and beauty like a flower in a grenade.
Kerry
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November 14, 2012 09:06:04 PM
Pittsburgh, PA is spelled with an "h" at the end :-)
Erin
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November 15, 2012 06:14:56 PM
I chuckled when I saw it because my Dad would like something like this, but no thanks for for me! I wouldn't want a grenade sitting on my window or in my living room w/a flower or two in it!
Kimberly
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November 15, 2012 08:04:51 PM
The glorification of weapons is gross. BIG no.
Julie
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November 15, 2012 08:21:49 PM
There is nothing cute or lovable or "please buy me one for my house" about grenades. Please do not carry this.
Jane
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November 15, 2012 08:56:26 PM
my generation thanks for remembering us
Karen
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November 15, 2012 10:14:28 PM
not my style
Dusty
November 16, 2012 08:30:49 AM
I think these are cute and make a statement. For people saying these are insensitive to people with PTSD: stop going to extremes. If you think about this, it is like many other anti war statements we have seen. Relax.
Lori
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November 16, 2012 10:22:42 AM
They look like a childs toy turned into a vase
Deena
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November 16, 2012 10:55:46 AM
I think this is inappropriate
Gail
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November 16, 2012 12:01:46 PM
War isn't pretty, definitely in poor taste.
nicole
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November 16, 2012 12:41:24 PM
They are cute and original, but I do not know if I would purchase. Must have a unique taste to display these in your home.
Deborah
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November 16, 2012 12:46:04 PM
Let's not commercialize anti-war sentiment.
Linda
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November 16, 2012 01:23:56 PM
Unique, and I like the idea of the set, which makes the scene pop. They don't necessarily need flowers to keep it interesting.
David
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November 16, 2012 02:57:50 PM
I don't think you can dress up a vessel of death to simply turn it into an artifact of playful, new culture.
Mb
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November 16, 2012 03:24:25 PM
what in the world would possess someone to think this would be decor?
Andrea
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November 16, 2012 11:13:15 PM
Silly
debby
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November 17, 2012 08:36:05 PM
don't like the granade idea at all and with a flower? i don't know, maybe i'm too sensitive or didn't get it.
Angela
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November 19, 2012 04:27:39 PM
in poor taste
Arlena
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November 20, 2012 01:00:53 AM
Kinda cute, different.
mary
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November 20, 2012 08:41:24 AM
really ??
Lisa
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November 20, 2012 09:10:29 AM
COOL!!! This is great for teens and college students to add that whimsical touch.
nicole
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November 20, 2012 02:40:52 PM
First of all, it's Pittsburgh, right?I think the colors ruin it for me. I don't like weapons, but there might be a way to do this (rainbow/peace sign)?
Jennifer
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November 20, 2012 03:17:17 PM
I don't like anything that glorifies warfare or makes war seem glamorous or beautiful. There is nothing beautiful about war or destruction. This is in poor taste.
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
November 20, 2012 05:36:05 PM
Thanks for catching that, Nicole! We updated "Pittsburgh" in our product story.
Marsha
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November 20, 2012 10:47:48 PM
Now I have seen everything. Grenades as decoration. Not such a restful thought.
Lisa
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November 21, 2012 11:11:07 AM
Nothing about these appeals to me, sorry.
Emily
December 04, 2012 08:33:40 AM
What Amy said..
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