Wednesday, April 6, 2011

My Little Treasure


I wanted to do a special post today to celebrate
Rhonda's new Thursday Party,
Treasure Hunt Thursday
at Blue Creek Home.




So I thought I'd show you one of my favorite "treasures".


I found her a few years ago at a dusty antique store
(I think she still has some of that dust on her!)


she is a bust, but the base portion had been broken,
so she couldn't stand alone.


She stayed in a basket in my studio closet for quite awhile
until I thought of putting her in this concrete urn in my Living Room.







Now I get to see her everyday
and enjoy the peaceful calm look on her sweet face.



We all may have some problems with "cracks and missing pieces",
but our peace comes from inside.
and I'll give God the Glory for that!

Linking up with these wonderful ladies:



 
















See you Thursday afternoon here for



love,
Debra

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41 comments:

  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageApril 5, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Hi Debra,
    I think that she has been given new life and looks perfect in your livingroom. She's meant to be around for many years to come.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. Rachel Rose MercantileApril 5, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I love this!Wow!

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  3. SarahApril 5, 2011 at 6:32 PM

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  4. SarahApril 5, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Debra, I think she is lovely. Glad she made it to your living room. She looks right at home in the urn. Thanks for sharing. ~ Sarah

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  5. VictoriaApril 5, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Oh I absolutely love her...chips, cracks and all!!! Stuff like that really freaks my hubby out, I showed him the pics just to send shivers down his spine lol. But I think she's gorgeous and love how you have her displayed:)

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  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleApril 5, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Debra, I love it and thanks for joining the party.

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  7. ShellApril 5, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Hi Sweet Debra! I've missed you More than I miss my Size 10 Clothes! Hope all is well with you!

    I've been busy with orders/upcoming shows, which is GOOD and BAD!

    Love your little lady,,,,did you name her? With those penetrating eyes I think I'd name her something like,,,,,Iris, but that's just Moi!

    Hope YOUR weather is improving, I left the house this morning with 4 layers on,,,,,and this coming from a Menopausal Woman! Ackkkk!

    Love, Hugs and a Big Ol' Bus,,,,,or should I say Big Old Bust???

    Shell

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  8. SandiApril 5, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    She is just beautiful Debra! Love her in that urn and she is perfect in your living room. I am definitely full of cracks and missing pieces , but thankful for God's amazing love!!
    Blessings~

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  9. Ricki TreleavenApril 5, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Debra, I think this is a neat, gorgeous find! I like how you have her placed in your living room. What a conversation piece!

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  10. mary bethApril 5, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Isnt she a pretty one! Such a peaceful expression! Glad you found a place to show her off and enjoy your treasure out in the open! Perfect!

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  11. ShirleyApril 5, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    She may have a few chips and cracks, but I think that she is adorable. I like the expression on her face. Have a great day. Your Missouri Friend.

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  12. Yvonne @ StoneGableApril 5, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I think your sweet girl is a wonderful reminder that we have cracks and imperfections and God loves us just the way we are... you are right, that IS peace.
    I loved my stop here. I am leaving lighthearted!
    Yvonne

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  13. KellyApril 5, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    She DOES have a peaceful look on her face! Too pretty. This is one of the most unique pieces I've ever seen.

    Kelly

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  14. Grannys AtticApril 5, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    How beautiful crack, chips and all. I think she is right where she needs to be to enjoy everyday. Blessings, Vicky

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  15. RhondaApril 5, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Debra, you are such a dear! Thanks so much for the kind words here. If my eyes weren't so dried out from lack of hormones, I think I would have cried!!!

    And, it's weird, but I have the same bust and the same planter!!! I love that you didn't throw her out - she still has a lot to give.
    Rhonda

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  16. Amy KinserApril 5, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    She is certainly a beauty. I'm thinking that my face is going to be full of cracks and crevices like that someday and I hope I am still seen as lovely just as she is.

    Blessings to you today, Amy

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  17. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesApril 5, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    OH she is beautiful! Love her chippy old patina...

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  18. PriorApril 6, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    What a lovely girl...just perfect! Lezlee

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  19. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 6, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Debra, She is a beauty! I love the chippy look and she is perfect in your urn. Thanks in advance for joining my Open House party. Take care.
    Hugs, Sherry

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  20. DortheApril 6, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Dear Debra- she is an absolutely beauty- what a wonderfull find, for you- and placed in the urn- she looks at home and very beautifull.
    As do your living room, dear- I love the mix of dark and white.
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  21. BuyWoWAccountApril 6, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    What a lovely post and an inspiring one. I so love this line "We all may have some problems with "cracks and missing pieces",
    but our peace comes from inside."

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  22. ChiPPy-SHaBByApril 6, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Debra... LoVe that ChiPPy-Girl!!! What about adorning her with a necklace & crown??? I am absolutely "Vamping" Over your Blog Header!!! ~ PeRfeCtly Chippy Gesso Flower Basket... Is that on a Mirror Frame??? - I WANT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Jeanine, ChiPPy!-SHaBBy!

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  23. Zita - Mlle MagpieApril 6, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Debra, she is beautiful and how you've displayed her is brilliant!

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  24. Garden Antqs VintageApril 6, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Debra, she's just beautiful!! Happy WW.

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  25. red.neck chicApril 6, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Oh good gravy - she is GORGEOUS!!!!!

    ;-D xoxoxo
    robelyn

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  26. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresApril 6, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    WOW I really, really like her!!!

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  27. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Hi Debra! Oh, she's beautiful! Love seeing your home.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  28. grammy and papiApril 6, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I love her, and her new home is perfect for her. Thank you for sharing.

    Have a God Filled Day
    Shirley

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  29. SherrieApril 6, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What a beautiful lady! You have displayed her perfectly!

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  30. Pam KesslerApril 6, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Very unique lady. I love her chippiness. And she almost looks like she has wings in that urn.

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  31. OliveApril 6, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    You are so clever to nest her, in all her calm glory, in the urn.

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  32. SusanneApril 6, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    She's so beautiful!
    Susanne.

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  33. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 7, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    She is beautiful!

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  34. Dreaming of VintageApril 7, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Oh Debra, that girl is beautiful! She's distressed in all the right places!
    Hugs,
    Kelly

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  35. JillApril 7, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Gosh, she's beautiful, Debra!

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  36. AnonymousApril 7, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    she is stunning and you were so lucky to find her and see her potential as a gorgeous piece for your home....cracks and all. I have a "cracked" piece too that I just love. Happy Voila Thursday. xo Lynn @thevintagenest

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  37. The Summer Kitchen GirlsApril 7, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    She is a gem alright!! We'd have snatched her up as well!

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  38. V I N T A G E O L O G I E April 7, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Hi Debra ... she's a beauty ... cracks, dust and no bust {reminds me of me!} ... You've done a wonderful job displaying her in the vase!

    Thank you for inspiring all of us at Voila!
    xo
    Jill
    Gypsy Brocante

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  39. Rachel Rose MercantileApril 8, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    This has been a conversation piece both at home and my office. Some love her and others are creeped out.I think she is wonderful!

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  40. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasApril 11, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Debra, she is stunning! And the cracks just add to her beauty! What a great find this was and she looks perfect displayed in that urn! What a great idea!!

    Lou Cinda

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  41. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I know it seems odd to be commenting so late on this post but i must confess,, I've been back reading your posts till I'm cross eyed,, you see I became a follower of your blog,, so I can come back,, lovely photos,,,

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