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!
At an estate sale, I found this little blue jar for $1, another to add to my blue collection.
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.
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Great finds!
I love the coach picture and the jar!
I am so loving jars these days!
Thanks again for hosting… I love participating!
Love the art work-Wow what a find
Cheri
Love the little jar!!
My family (not the 4 of us) but extended are huge Bama fans! Tailgating like no others…Crazy!!
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
The birdfeeder is great. Have you thought about maybe putting a candle in the center?
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? 🙂
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)
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!!
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
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
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.
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
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 🙂
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.
I love that bird feeder… and for $6… Awesome.
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! 🙂
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
I can't help but spot that Bear Bryant cola bottle, LOL!
And that GLOBE! It's fabulous.
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
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.