cheap thrills
It’s been a while since I posted so I thought I’d show you some random things that I’ve picked up for a dollar or less that I really enjoy having around- there’s no rhyme or reason here- just things that always make me happy when I look at them.
Let’s start with the bunny portrait, which is on an old scrap of wood- I love how he’s chewing that twig like a toothpick. A dollar easily spent.
This boot was made for walkin’, but there was only one. Otherwise I would wear it all the time, it’s fabulous. As I only have the one, I usually arrange flowers in it for parties. It took someone a long time to make this, and the photograph really does not do it justice. The embellishment is done thoughtfully and carefully- folk art at it’s best. Again- one measley dollar.
This old passport belonged to a Louisville schoolteacher who took a trip around the world- I like to think that she went with friends and had a blast. The cool thing about this passport is all the entry stamps- the customs agents almost never stamp your passport these days.
God bless her- anyone stuck with a name like “Ethel Koop” deserved to let that hair down a bit. I hope she had a spicy adventure or two.
Finally, I will leave you with this wonderful portrait of these two wild-and-crazy professional entertainers, the life of any party, and clearly fresh off the boat. They make me laugh out loud every time I wash my hands.
LESSON FOR TODAY- Are you broke and depressed? Scrape together a dollar and go to the flea market. You probably won’t be sorry.