This Saturday I went into "town" to pick up some burgers for Brian and I from the local Cafe. It was so dang hot there was no way I was cooking. Crescent comes alive with garage sales on the weekends and Saturday was no exception. One of my favorite stores is open only on Friday and Saturday. It is a complete junk/hole in the wall and I was almost eaten by a spider, but I was able to get some wonderful treasures! Everything I bought needs to be revamped, but for only $15 and a near death experience can you blame me for being excited? I found this little owl that was from the 60's I think. It is 20lbs of solid plaster and concrete (OK so maybe it's just plaster, but dang is it SOLID). I could definitely see me shattering my foot if it's ever dropped. I passed right by it at first because it is a bit rough, but at second glance I saw it just needed a little love, and I have a lot of love to give. The lady was asking $10 for him ( I know right?) I offered her $3. Ladies and gentlemen meet Oscar...
I am kind of in love with the etched flowers, leaves and hearts. I know I can't keep him this color because it does not go with my house and his feet/claws disturb me. They look like worms. So I did my old standby and gave him a coat or two of white.
I think I his finished color will be a mocha brown, sage green, or a bright red. I'm pretty sure I can paint over any color I don't like. What are your feelings on Oscar's final color?
Keep looking for all the other goodies I found on Saturday. I will link to this page.
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