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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I love the birdfeeder. Great find for $6. Happy Monday.
Love that blue jar, what an unusual shape! Have fun with the tennis. I've been playing tennis on my Wii…and sometimes I even win!
The painting is fabulous! That is quite a find.
The birdfeeder is wonderful. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
The yard sales in our area start to slow down in June and don't pick up again until September, for the most part. I don't know how many bargains I'll find, over the summer.
We had a little cool front come through last night. Temps in 80's feel so good after what we've had recently. We even had lunch on the deck, today. I hope this sticks around through the 4th.
A couple of great finds! Great painting!
Garage sale season is still in full swing up here…only because we get a later start than you southern gals.
Kimba
I grew up in Texas but I sure know who Bear Bryant is, what a man!
I am sure your hubby will enjoy that print in his office as he remembers some those great football games.
Came over from Joan's blog. Your thifty things are great. Will try to participate sometime in the future!!!!
Love your blog!!!
Carole
I love that feeder, but I definitely see some possibilities too for using it inside. A fern would look great in there! That blue jar has a cute little shape to it, too!
Rhoda, I know that picture of Bear is so special to your hubby – especially signed. Both of our kids went to Auburn and we have seen the fierce rivalry of those two schools. Not even Ga/Ga Tech) can hold a candle to those two! Oh, love the bird house. Will look forward to seeing what you will do with it! Linda
I can totally picture that bird feeder cleaned up and in the house!
I always enjoy your pictures, Rhoda.
Great finds, as usual.
All the pix I took WERE yard sale finds (getting rid of), before you and I even talked LOL!
Have a not too hot Sunday. xo
Love that watercolor and it looks awesome there! Great finds, I love that little blue jar!
Hi Rhoda! I know your hubby will love the Bear Bryant picture! Love that little blue jar…unusual shape! Can't wait to see what you do with the bird feeder! Have a great week!…Debbie
Hi Rhoda,
Love that birdfeeder. I don't use them anymore because they are so messy but that one sure has potential. Great finds!
Bet your H loves his wall.
Just a thought but maybe you could use the birdfeeder as a frame, with special photos of your family in each of the four plexiglass sections?
Like you, I'm kind of garage saled out for a few weeks. There was one a block away yesterday and I had no urge to check it out.
You found some great things, Rhoda! I believe that painting of Bear Bryant is the best! Roll Tide! (Only for today!!!! It'll be "Go Gamecocks" in the fall!!)
Hugs,
Susan
The bird house is so sweet–I agree that it would make an awesome planter.
Save the plexiglass and spray paint it with Chalkboard paint, frame it, and you have several instant message boards!
Hi Rhoda !
What a find on that painting – it looks like it fell into perfect hands ! You always do so well – do you buy anything new ? LOL !
Hugs ~
Kammy
Love the painting … one can never have enough bird feeders! That one is great!! TTFN ~Marydon
Can't say I'm a fan of the Bear Bryant picture (geaux tigers!) but you got some great stuff!
What a treasure! We Southern girls know legendary football coaches are tops!