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After a quick chat with her owner, I learned that she's a younger gal estimated to be in her mid 30's.
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I'm thinking her blond legs and neck will look much better with a little color, and of course she needs some jewelry and something to wear. Her asking price was much less than my mental estimate, so with these two cooper pots the deal was sealed.
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Love the patina.
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Oh no, not a broken neck.
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I picked her up by the waist after our photo shoot and this is where my foot stopped her neck. (I couldn't resist one more picture). A few more inches and it would have rolled into the deep end of the pool. Fortunately, a little glue will take care of this minor problem.
I'm partying with:
1929 Charmer for Sunday's Best,
Her Library Adventures for Flea Market Finds,
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday,
Boogie Board Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
I'm partying with:
1929 Charmer for Sunday's Best,
Her Library Adventures for Flea Market Finds,
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday,
Boogie Board Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
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32 comments:
Isn't she lovely!
Holly
Oh, how lucky you are to have found her. I probably would jump out of a moving vehicle to get one like her!! LOL
Have fun,
Cheryl
Double park. Triple park. Hop out while car is still running. Yup, that would be me. Great score.
they have one very similiar to this minus the neck at my favorite thrift store but they refuse to sell it. Im gonna beg the next time I'm in there. I truely need her
Gotta do what you gotta do to get those treasures. :-D Glad the neck piece did not roll in the pool - to cold to go swimming. :-D.
Have a great day!
True gorilla junking - you spotted your prey and let nothing stand in your way! Loved the story and congratulations on a great score.
I knew you were a dedicated junker risking life and limb and even a parking ticket. Nothing shocks about a true junker anymore. She was worth risk.
Lisa
Sweeeeet! Yes she is worthy of a double park anytime!!
Good find! I am sure she will look wonderful modeling her jewelry and all fixed up.
xo,
Danielle
Oh, yeah. Would have jumped out of the car still running to grab her. I've been on the search for a girl, but can never find one in my cheapo price range.
Yes! She was worth the double parking for sure! Lucky you, can't wait to see her all fixed up! hugs, Linda
Excellent work! Sounds like many of us would have done the same thing :-) Crushing on those copper pots as well.
Can't wait to see what you do with it!
Lucky, lucky you!!!!! I really want to find one, but they are ususally way much than I can afford. She is a "gem" for sure.
Ann
Please tell me someone took a video of this episode!!! :) Congrats on a great find!!!
Waaaaaaahhhh! I'm so happy for you (sniff, sniff) really I am. I dream of the day when I "find" one of these ladies. You are too funny, what a go-getter you, double parking in the middle of the street! Congrats!
Sure wish I had her waist....! lol!
xoxo laurie
She is a beauty. You are talented in finding such unique things are yard sales. Can't wait to see her with her redo.
WOW LUCKY girl! I can't wait to see what you do with her - I have 3 very simiiar ladies that I am trying to make a decision about so will you please let me know what you do with her? I found you through My 1929 Charmer and you can find me at home sweet nest.
Thanks!
Elisa
Hi Betsy! I cannot wait how you will you further prettify her! Great find and the effort to double park was indeed worth it :)
Happy Monday
Can't wait to see her all gussied up!
-Revi
Oh, I am so happy for you!!! She has a whole year to get ready for the ball, sorry to hear she broke her neck>>>YIKKES LOL!
Carol
Ha ha, the things we will do when something catches our eye!!!!
You found one, another friend of mine found one, it's my turn!
xoxo
I would of pulled into their yard to snatch this baby. I've have wanted one for the longest time. You pail is pretty cool too. Great finds. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best.
Great find, Betsy! She's certainly a good reason to park in the middle of the street :-). Have fun dressing her up!
Hugs,
Julia
Score, wish I could find one just sitting around at a yard sale like that. Way to go!
Nothing is more important than a good deal...park in the middle of the street...whatever it takes!
You are one lucky gal! I am so envious.
Fabulous find! Totally would have parked in the middle of the street, too! You are a lucky girl and I am a jealous one!
Thanks for a good laugh:) Since you parked in the middle of the road for her...glad you got her before she was gone.
Blessings,
Linda
What a great dress form! I would have bounded over cars for her!!
LOL!
Hugs,
Debbie
Way to "go for it" :) Laurel
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