If you've ever taken a pottery class you know how hard it is to throw a vessel, let alone paint it, by hand. Happily, these pieces made it past the lump of clay phase, and are totally fun and colorful.

• Fair Lawn, NJ: Painted Ceramic Lamp - $115
• Little Rock, AR: Ceramic Collection - $100
• Burbank, CA: Retro Table Lamp - $125
• Toronto, CN: Stoneware Vase - $44
• Toronto, CN: Italian Bowl - $27
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I'm doing the Cornhusker State's Junk Jaunt this weekend, so today's Scavenger pays tribute to rural Nebraska. If you see me driving around on the back roads, please honk and shout hello. I'll be the one with the car packed to the gills.

• Toronto, CN: Handmade Corn Holders - $18
• Baltimore, MD: Tart Tins - $20
• Brooklyn, NY: Green Buffet - $685
•Chicago, IL: Horseshoe Table - $175
• Los Angeles, CA: Metal Med Frame - $350
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You can feel it in the air — fall is just around the corner. The nights are getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and the trees are starting to show their autumn colors… More

Anyone who has ever purchased a handcrafted item at an art or craft show (or even etsy) is familiar with that sense of pride that is passed along from the artist. Hearing directly from the maker about the design process imparts new meaning into an inanimate object — and often leads to great dinner conversations. Wood Design works with independent designers to bring their stories and products to the wider world. More

Name: Wesley (19 months)
Location: Canada

We decided not to find out the sex of our baby, so a gender-neutral nursery was a must. I had envisioned a soft and soothing space with touches of whimsy, and since the room is quite small, we wanted to stick with a light palette. More

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(help us complete the list in the comments below)

Burled Walnut Sofa Table: Vintage
White Chairs: BLVD
Glass Bowl: Calvin Klein
Multicolor Mousetrap Painting: Ryan Barrett
Sofa: _____
Garden Stools: ______
Cocktail Table: ______

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Name: Jean
Location: Laval, Quebec

This is a 610 square foot condo, located in Laval, a suburb near Montreal, Canada. I've redesigned the way we use this space because I needed to have a desk to work, a place to eat and also a place to watch TV. I also had to address the lack of cooking space. More

I love the brown and gray flecks in the clay of earthy pottery like stoneware. Today's Scavenger items add welcome texture and utility. Enjoy!

• Chicago, IL: Russel Wright Pitcher - $40
• Brooklyn, NY: Pottery Lamp - $100
• Baltimore, MD: Stoneware Crock - $45
• Toronto, ON: Stoneware Vase - $44
• Melrose Park, IL: Mid Century Vase - $100
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Name: Natalie and Kevin
Location: Parkdale, Toronto, Canada
Size: Approx. 1500 square feet
Years lived in: 9 months; Rented

When searching for a new place to call home, Natalie and Kevin never dreamed they could find such a spacious, bright, and charming place within their budget in the city. Nine months after moving in, Natalie is still pinching herself. While the bones of their two story apartment are good, it is Natalie's stylish touch and absurdly capable hands that make the place a truly perfect pad.

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Bright colors and graphic figures are all hallmarks of great folk art. It's great to see new goods carrying on the tradition.

• Toronto, CN: South American Earthenware - $54
• South Hamilton, MA: Folk Wall Hanging - $30
• Alachua, FL: Marimekko Inspired Cake Stand - $135
• Queens, NY: Dutch Needlepoint - $45
• Queens, NY: Framed Needlepoint - $25 More