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| Watercolor - Possibly Portugal Scene? |
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| Coordinating Fabric |
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| Fabric |
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| Unframed Oil on Canvas |
On a recent trip to Langley, WA (where my folks reside), my friend Ann and I went on our usual thrift store digs. There are some wonderful thrift stores on the island and although we don't always find items to bring home, this visit was a slam dunk.
I love to rummage through the art area, grabbing anything that catches my eye. With Ann and/or my mom in tow, I can benefit from their discerning eye(s).
How do you like my recent finds? A beautiful framed watercolor, possibly a scene from Portugal ($14.00). As well as an unframed oil painting on canvas ($10.00). This painting is in great condition. A gentle cleaning to remove the dust and it was ready to hang.
As an added bonus, we stopped by a fantastic fabric store: Wholesale Decorator Fabrics in Freeland. The owner, Ann Flynn, stocks high end upholstery and decorator fabrics at rock bottom prices. Her selection is beautiful, unique and affordable. I couldn't resist the striped canvas and coordinating twill. Not sure what I will make yet, but how great do they coordinate with the colors in the painting?
What art treasures have you scored at thrift stores?
3 comments:
Love your frugal shopping finds. The art always makes me wonder about the story behind it? I "collect" fabric too before I know what it will turn into. I have had to temper my fabric hoarding tendencies because I don't have anymore room to store it.
love your art finds, H. You definitely have an eye.
I love that watercolor! I haven't found any good art but I did find a huge pottery barn natural fiber rug and a brand new down comforter. Got each for $10. Yay!
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