Monday, February 22, 2010

Give A Hoot

I love birds! Last year, I had a Christmas tree that was devoted to birds. When I see birds outside, I stop to see what they are doing or listen to them chirp. I love birds! This is why I am so happy that owls are making a comeback in the world of collecting and design.

Here are two of my recent purchases that I adore.

$1.99 each
I got these two at the Goodwill in Laughlin, Nevada. The first time I went to this store, I had these two in my basket but I decided that they were too pricey and I really didn't need them. I put them back.  Fast forward to a month later and the same store and lo and behold, they are still there with a lower price tag. The three of us were meant to be together so I made the purchase and brought them home to California.


$8.00 for the set
I got this set at our local Goodwill. I definitely paid too much but I really wanted them. So much for my theory of waiting for a better deal.

Both sets are going to get a makeover. I want to paint them silver and do a wash of black stain over it. The eyes need a makeover too.

I have more to share so stay tuned.
Happy Thifting!!!

4 comments:

  1. Cute finds! Owls seem to be really popular so if you find some you like you're right to snap them up or risk somebody else getting them!

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  2. I did stand in Goodwill and hem and haw about those owls for a while. In the end, I am glad that I bought them.

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  3. Owls are like the easiest thing to start a collection on...they are everywhere! I bet all of us knowingly or not have a collection of owl stuff. I really like those bookends!

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  4. Cool book ends!

    I saw a great owl bookend (this would have been my first owl purchase) for $7.99.. but it was missing it's twin, so I passed it up.

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