New Art & Fabulous Finds
I had the best delivery today! The mailman brought me this absolutely gorgeous artwork from Dawn at The Feathered Nest. I bought it a couple of weeks ago and it came today. Isn't it just beautiful? It's even prettier in person, I just didn't have the light to show it off. It is going to have an honored place in my home, but for now, to keep it safe while I'm decorating, it's resting on top of the china hutch in the dining room.
I also made a quick trip to the nearest Goodwill yesterday, and what a score! Here's what I found:
There's a picnic basket, a cute little wicker luggage purse, a metal plate hanger, cute wooden primitive horse, a primitive birdhouse, a piece of Buffalo China cafeware, and a Beta jar that reminded me of apothecary jars. I spent a little more than I had planned, mostly because the little purse was $6, but still, for $20 for the lot, not bad, eh? Man, I love thrift stores.
I also found a piece of furniture that I'll have to post a picture of tomorrow.
Hope you all had wonderful Thanksgivings!
Comments (15)
Nice Goodwill score! I love hitting the good old Goodwill (and now both kids like treasure hunting there as well)!
That reminds me, it's about time for another visit...
Oh, and The Viking says he used cabinet-grade plywood and "white ice" paneling (the faux beadboard) for the cupboard, all available from The Home Depot. Good luck!
Posted by Pippajo | November 24, 2007 5:07 PM
Posted on November 24, 2007 17:07
Angela,
Great score, I want a good thrift store to haunt and I want it NOW.
Janet
Posted by janet | November 24, 2007 6:40 PM
Posted on November 24, 2007 18:40
wonderful picnic basket and the art is enchanting!
Posted by christy | November 24, 2007 7:56 PM
Posted on November 24, 2007 19:56
The gift is beautiful. I'm not a Goodwill "regular" but I try to visit there on occasion. I collect a few books and love it when I can find a bargain there. One of my friends goes nearly everyday and I'm amazed at all the treasures she gets at terrific prices.
Posted by Connie W | November 25, 2007 7:08 AM
Posted on November 25, 2007 07:08
Love your new gift, how sweet!
Rose
Posted by Rose | November 25, 2007 7:13 AM
Posted on November 25, 2007 07:13
What a find....we love thrifting (who doesn't love a bargain)!
Have a blessed day!
smiles, kari and kijsa
Posted by kariandkijsa | November 25, 2007 12:50 PM
Posted on November 25, 2007 12:50
Love the birdie art box!
Great thrifting finds, too. I would have fought you for that cute wicker purse. LOL
Kimberly :)
ps. I was so sorry to read about your sweet kitty. :(
Posted by Niesz Vintage Home | November 25, 2007 5:31 PM
Posted on November 25, 2007 17:31
I LOVE LOVE LOVE shadow boxes!! I am playing catch up on all of my favorite blogs! Happy late Thanksgiving!
Posted by Julie Size | November 26, 2007 12:39 PM
Posted on November 26, 2007 12:39
This is so lovely. I think I remember seeing this on her site (or something similar). Lucky you. It's beautiful.
Posted by Lisa | November 26, 2007 3:47 PM
Posted on November 26, 2007 15:47
Oh fabulous finds from the thrift store! I love great finds like that!
Posted by Lady N | November 26, 2007 5:23 PM
Posted on November 26, 2007 17:23
I love that piece of art! So perfect for your house. hell, it would be perfect for us too but look totally different.
If you're not planning on putting a real bird in the bird cage maybe you should get one of Alicia Paulson's paper mache birds to put in it.
Posted by Angelina | November 26, 2007 6:27 PM
Posted on November 26, 2007 18:27
I love thrift shops too. It looks like your Goodwill has a lot better finds than mine.
Posted by rhondi | November 27, 2007 9:09 PM
Posted on November 27, 2007 21:09
I love that piece of art, I am going to take a peek at her site now. Great scores at Goodwill!
Teresa
Posted by Teresa | November 28, 2007 8:56 PM
Posted on November 28, 2007 20:56
This is a lovely site, although I had problems navigating to one of your posts. I wanted to leave you a note in sympathy for your lost kitties. It's never easy, although it's good to hear they passed of natural causes/old age. I love that the camellia bloomed on the day of the kitty's passing. ONe life ends, another begins. Reading your site may inspire me to do more on the inside of my house, not just in the garden!
Posted by jodi | December 3, 2007 4:15 PM
Posted on December 3, 2007 16:15
WOW, you must have the BEST thrift store ever!! Such amazing deals that you get!! I love all the goodies that you found!!
I love your art work with the bird and the nest SO MUCH!!! It's so beautiful!! I just adore things with birds on them!!
Michele
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com
Posted by Michele | May 31, 2008 2:06 AM
Posted on May 31, 2008 02:06