TALK ABOUT BANG FOR YOUR BUCK....

I picked up these four paintings last weekend at a sale held at modest home for $10, that is $10 for all four!  They appear to be mixed medium, oil and pastels signed Ross. Now I don't venture to say Ross is a known artist but he does have some talent.

They are good size measuring 26"x26", 2 are framed and 2 are back mounted frameless and ready to hang.

All I have to say is that while taking them out of my car our neighbor  talked me out of the one on the upper right.

They are photographed and posted so Teddie bring me $2.50 and come get your painting!

Click on any image for a closer look!

Tracy

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE MY NEW WHITE LINEN ANTIQUE DAY BED

Now this is a keeper! A freshly reupholstered (in white linen no less)antique day bed which just happens to be perfect for under my oil painting in our study! The best part is I found it on craigslist for $350!

Love, love, love, Tracy
PS...M.A. Recognize the painting?

EVEN A WHITE FORMICA COFFEE TABLE CAN BE CHARMING

The good news: the round coffee table has great lines.

The bad news: It is made of formica and ply board.
The good news: the cost is $20

More good news: The formica is white
(goes with everything) and the painter in our building painted the base a great green color for just $10.
Viola, Tracy

VINTAGE CAKE PLATE-JAPAN

I know this looks like the raspberry oat loaf I made for my husband for Valentine'sDay, but this post is really about the plate under it. It is hand painted-Japan, adds a splash of color and 100% adorable. An estate sale find that I am sending to my high school friend Teri in Chicago! Tracy 

FAB VINTAGE STOUT CANED CHAIRS

Found two of these vintage caned and iron chairs at a area charity shop(thrift store) for $40 each! A designer friend sold them to her client for $595.  Maybe I should have kept them!

THE MOSAIC MERMAID WHO REIGNS OVER MY BLOG

Mermaid was a gift from a good friend who thought it reminded her of me!(lucky for me the mermaid is blonde headed)
She is by well known mid century artist Evelyn Ackerman made in 1957, 60"x13". My friend found it a an area consignment shop and I am glad she did.  Tracy 

THE BEAUTY OF BEING SNOWED IN.....

Some beautiful things warm my heart, even when covered in snow.
These Peacocks are on the grounds of our building. They are beautiful on any given day but a rare snow storm made them magical. 

I just had to share them with you
Tracy

VINTAGE ACRYLIC GRAPES....WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?

I have a bunch of vintage acrylic grapes in every room of the house!

They are bright, whimsical, and do not take themselves too seriously!  What is not to love?  This is probably my favorite bunch, an estate sale find for about $15.

GREAT VISTA ALEGRE FIND

                   I found these three VISTA ALEGRE figurines at a sale last Saturday for $5, I mean $5 for all three!  Along with that miracle is the fact that none of them are cracked or chipped and all of their digits are intact. One recently sold on Ebay for $129. While they are not exactly my thing and I do not know exactly what I am going to do with them, I still think they are a great find

I did not know what they were so I looked up the stamp on the bottom which said VA Portugal in my book of marks. I came up with Vista Alegre and then the research on the computer was easy!                                       Tracy

VINTAGE SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS

These hand turned wooden pear and apple S/P are 3 1/2 inches high and have little brass stems.  Modern and earthy all in one, love them!
        $6 at a consignment shop!

OBJECTS THAT I HAD TO HAVE .....even if they are not overly useful

3 Sherbets cased in sterling. Possible uses, Champgne or votives.
I myself like the idea of champgne in 2 and a candle in one!
Cost $7.00 at a Charity shop