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! What an unusual shape jar, I've never seen anything like it!
WOW! I can't believe you got that print at a yard sale!!! My hubby LOVES Bear!
I am so envious of your Bama memorabilia, especially the portrait of Bear Bryant. What a score!
Great finds especially the picture. Stay cool and have a great week. Sally
The bird feeder looks like a cupola. Do you have a garden shed to put it on the roof?
You're such a great wife, adding to your husband's decor. 🙂
Hi Rhonda!
I've followed your blog for a while, but have never commented. The Bear picture brought me out of my shell. I live here in Alabama, not far from you at all! Had I found that picture I'd have my father a Christmas present already! Haha! He's a HUGE fan!
Hi Rhoda! What a great find on Bear Bryant!! Hubbs must be thrilled! Price is right on the jar and the birdfeeder!
Thanks so much for hosting and sharing your fabulous finds!
Have fun playing tennis! My favorite sport. Was pretty good a few years back! Great exercise!
Tina
No thrifty finds from me this week but I did enjoy seeing what everyone else found!
You really scored on that Bear Bryant print! It looks great with your other Bama things!
Might not be much – but still great finds. The jar is my favorite but the painting is pretty neat too and who doesn't love a bird feeder?
I was the one holding a yard sale this weekend, so no treasures for me but I did declutter. Yay! I'll have to enjoy everyone else's finds this week. Can't wait to check them out.
Have a great week!
You know I just had to come back and thank you for Thrifty Treasures. I am having so much fun checking out everyone's finds that I am getting next to nothing done!
Wait, the buzzer is going off for my pork chops…have to take a break!
I am an Auburn fan, but the rendering is very nicely drawn :)It was too hot for yard sales here too, so my treasures this week were strictly thrift store.
Those are some pretty great finds. Artwork is something I wish I was more knowledgeable about as far as value. It sounds like your painting might really be worth something. I love yard sales, my grandmother got me hooked on them when I was very young. :O)
I'm a new blogger (only 1 week) but have been following your posts! Great blog! I'm excited to be joining the party and look foward to seeing everyone's thrify treasures. Love the birdfeeder – that was a great find!
I love all jars! 🙂 That portrait is really nice even though I don't know who he is. Whoops. haha
I am actually participating this week. Yay me!
Love the birdfeeder! Yes I agree.. The Bear completes the wall. Can't believe you found it that cheap in Alabama.. in Ga yes maybe even cheaper lol but not Alabama.
Happy Monday,
Debbie
This is my first time linking – hopefully I did it correctly 🙂
I love seeing everyone else's "treasures"!
Tyler
Great little finds, Rhoda! I like the bird feeder.
Blessings,
Sandra
Rhoda, I think you made out once again! I'm sure your hubs truly appreciates your gift of the Bear Bryant picture. The blue jar is both so uniquely shaped and pretty. At first glance, I, too, thought the bird feeder was a cupola! Let us know what you do w/it. Sue
Rhoda,
I know your hubby must be thrilled with your "find"!
I look forward to seeing what is up your sleeve with the bird house!
Blessings…