Haus Finds No. 006 – The Sinkside Companion

Some objects earn their place simply by understanding the assignment.
This little hound sat beside my mother’s kitchen sink for years, quietly acknowledging what everyone already knew: chores were chores, and there were usually better — and much more fun — things to do.
He never judged. He just kept watch, held the sponge, and looked appropriately miserable about the whole situation.
Best of all, he came with his own faux pearl teardrop — long before the crying emoji ever existed.
A tiny kitchen companion for anyone who has ever done what had to be done while wishing they were doing almost anything else.
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THE FIND
This vintage ceramic sponge holder was made by Enesco Imports Japan and still retains its original foil label on the underside.
Finished in a rich brown glaze with hand-painted details, the long-eared hound wears a deeply sympathetic expression, complete with a faux pearl teardrop beneath one eye. Across the front, raised lettering says exactly what he is thinking:
“I Hate Housework.”
Designed to sit beside the sink and hold a sponge, he is equal parts practical object and comic relief — a small reminder that household chores have always gone down a little easier with someone nearby who understands.
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THE DETAILS
Vintage ceramic “I Hate Housework” sponge holder 
Enesco Imports Japan with original foil label 
Rich brown glazed finish with hand-painted details 
Faux pearl teardrop beneath one eye 
Measures approximately 4½" wide × 4" deep × 5" high 
Circa 1960s–1970s 
Quantity: 1
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CONDITION
Pre-owned vintage condition with age-appropriate wear from years of use and display. The original Enesco Imports Japan label remains attached. Minor glaze wear and surface imperfections are visible, particularly around the ears and face, and are shown in the photos.
The history is part of its charm. This one’s worth keeping. Available in the Haus.