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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Your little blue jar is so cute!
Hi Rhoda,
Love the Bear Bryant decor and the color of the wall too!
That is the cutest jar for only a dollar!
🙂 Diane
I went to a great sale this weekend… the seller is a floral designer whose creations grace some of the top art museums in Baltimore and some of the most posh parties! I got an glass vase etched with parrots, three reproduction julep cups and some beautiful silk peonies… all for $20!
Great finds. That portrait really completes your husband's collection!
I can't wait to see what you do with the bird feeder!
Love the jar! Love your idea for putting a plant in the bird feeder!
So sorry put the wrong link in.
Rhoda–So glad I stopped by. Even as an Ole Miss fan, I love your picture of Bear Bryant. Everyone loved him, Alabama fan or not! Maybe one day soon I can find something thrifty to post about :)!! I'm afraid I don't have much luck, but thanks for sharing your finds!
The portrait looks great along with the other treasures, and the bird feeder roof is a wonderful design.
Love the homage to the Roll Tide and of course love the blue jar.
Keep cool!
well I think the jar and the feeder were worth it…those slow days are a bummer!
thanks for hosting tho, I just sat down with a beer and am off to get envious of all the finds
sarah
Great finds…..even if there is an Alabama print included….. hehe
I do love the blue jar though. There are so many uses from practical to creative with the blue jars.
Have a wonderful week,
Jennifer @ Fiddle Dee Dee
Good morning, Miss Rhoda! I feel like I'm late to the party b/c you have so many great links this week!
I love the blue bottle you found, and I know whatever you decide to do with the bird feeder, it will be fabulous. 🙂 The Roll Tide collection is impressive!! 🙂
Have a Happy Monday!
Can't wait to see what you have planned for the bird feeder!! The blue jar is too sweet. I know it's happy with it's new friends!
You always find the best stuff! Love that little jar–I found one very similar (if not exactly the same) recently for $.50. Don't know yet what I'm gonna do with it, but I love it!
Rhoda, you found some great things! Bear Bryant watercolor certainly is the gem of the week i'd say! It looks perfect on the wall with your collection 🙂
That jar is really awesome- I love the shape!
That's great Bear Bryant stuff. I grew up in a little town right outside of Anniston and he certainly is a legend.
Blessings!
Hi Rhoda!
I finally got myself organized enough to join your party. Thanks for hosting such a fun party every week! And thanks, again, for taking the time to share all of your wonderful advice with me!!!!!
Rhoda
Love the care & love you have put into making your husband's office special for him. Now that's love!
The blue jar is love too.
WOW, what a great find for that picture! i just completes the wall! Great job!
Thanks for hosting! 🙂