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A Feel Good Treasure

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I found this sweet painting last week. Looking at it brings a smile to my face and floods my mind with wonderful memories...     What is it about America's favorite past time that we all cherish so much? Don't forget to check out the lastest treasure at  IL TUO TESORO

When it rains, it pours!

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Tipped off by a friend late Friday evening I raced over to this sale first thing Saturday morning and stood in line for an hour in the rain. Once inside, I scanned this room for hidden treasures.     Fortunately there wasn't a lot of competition as the weather was a definite deterrent. Of course I talked my "partner in crime" into coming along.   Here she is buying her favorite thing...   JEWELRY!   Her next stop? You guessed it. CHRISTMAS!   There was also a fabulous book room. We were told that a local family had generously donated the entire library from their father's estate. Check out this box of magazines from the late 1800's!  Downstairs in the furniture/art room,  I found these 3 amazing pieces.   I couldn't quite wrap my head around this incredible oil painting that looks to be from around the mid 1800's. I'm going to take it to the auction house on Thursday to find out more about it. Of course I'm hoping...

More mermaid love

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I put in a " Best Offer " on ebay for this C 1900 Sailor and Mermaid in Shipwreck Oil Painting when it wasn't accepted, I tried to "Buy it Now " but it had sold. The lesson... always listen to your heart and buy what you love.