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June 28, 2009 By Rhoda 80 Comments

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It was a pretty slow weekend for me this time. I think the heat is getting to all of us about now. This week’s finds are not that many and were all over the place, starting with this framed watercolor of legendary Alabama football coach, Bear Bryant, whom my hubby loves and reveres, so this is now in his office. It was $10 and I’m not positive, but think it might be an original. It sure looks like it could be when I took it out from behind the glass. It’s signed by artist Peggy Sherry, who I found out is from Kentucky and is a portrait watercolor artist. That’s about all I found out about her, but I’d say she is quite talented. This is a wonderful rendering. I would think if it was a print, it would be numbered.

This picture really completes the wall of Alabama football memorabilia I have been adding in there, one yardsale treasure at a time. I think it looks pretty snazzy and it makes the hubby happy to be surrounded by his beloved Roll Tide!

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At an estate sale, I found this little blue jar for $1, another to add to my blue collection.

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At the same sale, this large bird feeder was $6. It’s all cedar and has weathered outside already. I thought my hubby would like it, but he doesn’t want me to fool with putting it up outside since we already have a bird feeder, but I have an idea for it. I might even clean it really good and bring it inside and use it up on a shelf somewhere. I’ve got an idea about putting a plant in it & taking out the plexiglass. The roof is my favorite part.

That’s all I found this week, except I did find a Wilson tennis racket for $1. I was just talking to a friend of mine at the gym about playing tennis sometime and since I sold my old tennis racket before we moved here, mentioned that I’d have to get another one. So, yardsales it is and for $1, I can stand that and didn’t even have to look hard for one. Once again, it seems that when I need to find something, there it is! And cheap. That’s my favorite part about yardsales.

So, link up YOUR finds to Mr. Linky and let’s see what everyone found this week. Remember to link back to THIS post from your thrifty post and be sure to add your permalink (your thrifty post link) and not just your blog link. Thanks for playing!

As summer continues with this brutal heat we are having, I think my enthusiasm may start to wane for getting out there every weekend, but if I don’t get out there, I’ll continue to have the party through the summer for those who still want to participate.

Todays Thrifty Treasures Participants

1. [email protected]
2. [email protected] Porch Musings
3. Queen of Fifty Cents
4. [email protected] Soft Place to Land
5. Rhonda in OK
6. Carol @ Old Glory Cottage
7. Christina at Yardsalequeen
8. [email protected]
9. [email protected] of Homemaking
10. MelanieElissa
11. Mary
12. ThriftyAnnabella (Friday)
13. [email protected]
14. Linda @Nina’s Nest
15. ThriftyAnnabella (Saturday)
16. Gwen @ Murphy Grace Home
17. Susie Q
18. Toni
19. RELUCTANT ENTERTAINER What’s Your Style?
20. Debbie @ Plate Addict
21. Kammy-Small Home in the Country
22. [email protected]
23. Gina
24. A Beach Cottage Wardrobe Love
25. Melissa @ Huckleberry Prairie
26. Suzanne in TX–Drexel Buffet
27. Brittany
28. Brittany
29. A fellow G.R.I.T.S, Reid
30. worldgazing (clocks and silhouttes)
31. Maggie Elizabeth
32. [email protected]
33. Christy @ Embellished Bayou
34. Kelly @ Ruby Begonia
35. Lori @ Chateau of Serenity
36. [email protected] Hideaway
37. Beth @ Soanywaytoday
38. Sarah Robbins
39. [email protected] Gratia
40. [email protected]
41. Tina @ Enchanted Rose Studio
42. Vanessa @ Vanilla Lavender
43. Brooke
44. Kristen ~ Pajama Mama
45. [email protected] Beauty and Bedlam
46. Shirley Corwin
47. Nissa @ Sweet Paisley
48. Quiltpiecer @ Goodwill Haunting
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50. Carmen
51. Jadehollow
52. Cher
53. Amy Lynne
54. Sullivan and Murphy
55. Tyler
56. Sara @ Be Still and Know
57. Charlene @ A Virtuous Woman (old mason jar)
58. Lisa S.
59. Pigtown Design
60. chris @ free range furnishings
61. Myra @ Happy Housewife Living Life
62. Brittany
63. Sandra
64. Lady Katherine
65. Lady Katherine
66. Diana
67. Msslaydbug
68. Julia
69. Shery
70. Carrie – Oak Rise Cottage
71. Merrie
72. [email protected] Crafting R&R
73. Renee @ Cottage Lifestyle
74. Amanda @ Serenity Now (FREE Stuff from Trashy Neighbors)
75. Kelli @ JOY
76. Beverly @ The Buzz
77. Kendra @ Domestic Princess in Training
78. Grannyann-Weekend treasures
79. Cathy @ Then There Were Eight
80. Courtney
81. Christie
82. Paulsbride – boy stuff
83. Stephanie @ A Fine House
84. [email protected]
85. Monica
86. Pam @ Mayhew Mayhem
87. Amanda
88. C @ Project Pretty
89. [email protected] In My Free Time
90. French Cupboard
91. Bill
92. Kim @The Pottery Shed
93. Victoria & Christina
94. Shara @ monkeybox
95. Kim-Starshine chic
96. [email protected] Adventures in Stay at Home Wifedom
97. The Gaines Gang (Junk? What Junk?)
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99. Amy – A M O R R I S
100. The Shabby Chic Cottage
101. Cass @ That Old House
102. Our Daily Chocolate ~ Anna Sophia
103. Vanessa
104. Sullivanandmurphy
105. Jo – To a Pretty Life
106. Rhonda~Scooterblu’s Whimsy
107. [email protected] Teacher Blog
108. Stephanie
109. The Queen Of Re
110. Brenda Eason
111. Brandy @ Bargain Bon Vivant

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  1. Patricia says

    June 29, 2009 at 10:33 am

    Great finds!
    I love the coach picture and the jar!
    I am so loving jars these days!

    Thanks again for hosting… I love participating!

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  2. its so very cheri says

    June 29, 2009 at 11:13 am

    Love the art work-Wow what a find
    Cheri

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  3. Joanna says

    June 29, 2009 at 11:13 am

    Love the little jar!!

    My family (not the 4 of us) but extended are huge Bama fans! Tailgating like no others…Crazy!!

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  4. Bill @ Affordable Accoutrements says

    June 29, 2009 at 11:47 am

    Hello, Rhoda, from a brand new inhabitant of Blogland. I just started this adventure last week, with great support from the wonderful Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. I very much enjoyed seeing all your fun finds and treasures — it's exciting to know that I've found a place to play show-and-tell and learn from so many like-minded, friendly people. I'll be a frequent visitor. Stop by and see me sometime, OK?
    Warm regards, Bill

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  5. Kim @ The Pottery Shed says

    June 29, 2009 at 11:49 am

    The birdfeeder is great. Have you thought about maybe putting a candle in the center?

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  6. Victoria says

    June 29, 2009 at 11:57 am

    Good ole Bear Bryant! That's a really cool picture and I think it looks wonderful in your husband's office.

    Love the birdfeeder too! Who say's you can't have 2 in the yard? 🙂

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  7. Shara says

    June 29, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    I've fond my DH a lot of fabulous (and what was once very expensive) Arkansas Razorback items at yard sales. We live in the same city as the UofA, so I find lots of unique things for his collection. Pacifies him while I drag in all the JUNK I got for myself! ;o)

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  8. Dirt Princess says

    June 29, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    Rhoda I must say that out of ALL of the BAMA rooms I have seen in my 30 years…I have NEVER EVER seen a BLUE Bama room, isn't that a cardinal sin to paint a Bama room blue? Or are you "trying" to show us your "true" colors????? My hubby FREAKED when I painted our laundry room aqua, and the kitchen terracotta because it was too close to orange/blue for him…but I am the interior designer, not him…so I don't really care what he thinks about my paint choices! LOL!!

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  9. marmielu says

    June 29, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    Rhoda, that jar is really interesting. I also collect jars, especially with the pressure sealed tops, but I have never seen one that shape. Fun!
    Mary Lou

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  10. Cass @ That Old House says

    June 29, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    I love that you found something for your husband in your thrifting travels. 🙂 Lucky guy!

    BTW I love the little blue jar — unusual shape!
    Cass

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  11. Christina says

    June 29, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Love the Bear Bryant picture you found. My dad is an Alabama boy and we grew up knowing the words "Bear Bryant" and "Roll Tide." I'm sure your husband was thrilled to have the picture added to his office.

    I also love the birdhouse. Can't wait to see what you do w/it.

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  12. Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) says

    June 29, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    You always find such great things when you go garage sailing! 🙂 I know your DH just love his office with the sports memorabilia! Can't wait to see what you do with your feeder! Susan

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  13. Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda says

    June 29, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    The heat is pretty tough here in NC, too, so I haven't been to as many in the past month. 🙁

    ….Great finds for your husband's collection! ~Rhonda 🙂

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  14. [email protected] says

    June 29, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    Rhoda, you got a steal on that birdhouse! My goodness that is a cute one! I know the picture you found for your husband made your heart race.

    I will have some finds to share next week.

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  15. mimi168888 says

    June 29, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    I love that bird feeder… and for $6… Awesome.

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  16. Shari @ My Cottage of Bliss says

    June 29, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    I admit I know absolutely nothing about football but I am in total awe of that portrait. It is amazing! I am mesmerized by the lines on his face and the plaid on his hat. She is a very talented artist and the fact that the subject is someone your husband admires makes it even better! 🙂

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  17. KK says

    June 30, 2009 at 8:17 am

    Great finds. My FIL & sister would LOVE your "Bear-Bama" room!
    One day I'll have time to get out and 'shop around' these sales and hopefully join in the fun!
    Blessings always,
    Kaye
    Matthew 21:22

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  18. Laura @ the shorehouse. says

    June 30, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    I can't help but spot that Bear Bryant cola bottle, LOL!

    And that GLOBE! It's fabulous.

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  19. Miss G says

    July 1, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    What a neat Alabama wall. It looks fantastic. My husband is a huge Steelers fan and I found a little Steelers thing for him this week. It's fun to make our husbands happy, isn't it?

    The blue jar is a really unique shape. That's neat.

    Kelly

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  20. Gary Smith says

    January 5, 2010 at 9:40 am

    Hi Rhoda,

    This print of “Bear” also hangs in my office. It was purchased for me the month after his death. I often wondered who Peggy Sherry is and is this an original. It was purchased in Tuscaloosa. Also have the Bear bottle.

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