Thrift Shopping

I had a lot of running around to do yesterday and wouldn't you know it took me right past two of my favorite thrift stores.  I was shocked and delighted to find this wonderful oil portrait.

 Who is she?  I would love to now.

It's is beautifully framed too.

Here she is sitting on the thrift store shelves.  What a sad place for this beautiful girl in her gorgeous gown to end up.  I brought her home and she seems happier to be out of that thrift shop.  I would love to know the story behind this painting. She cost me all of 20.00. 

 Here is another great piece I picked up for 4.00.  This is an early piece but it has no markings.

 I'm guessing the painting and this crock came from the same place.  Both are Early American.

 A plain little wooden candlestick for 79 cents.  It's not a big deal but it will be part of the Thanksgiving centerpiece I am working on.

 Two amber glass candle holders.  They will be used at Thanksgiving this year too.  49 cents each.

I took the wick holder off of this oil lamp and will replace it with a new one.  Another Thanksgiving find for 3.99.  It was a good thrift day!

I didn't find these guys at the thrift store.  They are so bored with this nasty weather that they don't know what to do with themselves.  We have a cold front coming in tonight so we will finally get a break and have a bit if cooler weather.  They will be thrilled!  The Farmer's Almanac predicts a big cool down for our area in mid September so it looks like Fall will arrive in a few weeks.  Woohoo!!!