A Wee Bit 'O March Decor

I have been on the hunt for all things springy and colorful at the thrift stores. Even though I wasn't sure what they were, when I spotted this pair of small, green, mustached men at the thrift store (for 50 cents each), I decided they were perfect to welcome March into our home.

The tops are open and I wasn't sure if they had stopper for salt and pepper shakers or what. I did a little research on them and discovered they are definitely vintage from the 1960's.

Some of my research said that these were most likely bud vases, which is how I chose to use them. I set them on a vintage cocktail book on my bar.

Upon further digging I discovered that they almost always come together as a pair. I think they were intended to be candleholders, but for fairly small candles like the Menorah candles I have. They may have been made as soldiers or nutcrackers for Christmas time, but I think they are perfect for March. 

And how do I research? I use Google Lens as a starting point. But then I try to google search words and more information. It is not a perfect search, but it helps me to learn a lot about the items I source and I love researching!

They look like two, wee, jolly Irishmen ready for a tip of whiskey and they make me smile.