Thursday, June 18, 2015

One of My Very Favorite Treasured Gifts


This darling magazine rack was given to me by one of my dearest friends - Linda.  She was moving from her home to a Retirement apartment and had to downsize.  She ask me if there was something special I wanted that she wasn't taking and this is what I chose.

Now, let me tell you about Linda.  I refer to her as my "second Mother".  She has always been like a mother to me and is one of the most precious ladies I know.  She is a night owl like me and so often we talk late into the night about the everyday events in our life.  Oh, by the way, recently it has been all of this rain!

This magazine rack was painted by Chris Chance who was a local artist living in Miami, OK.  She had a booth at War Eagle Arts and Craft show and I tried so hard to get pieces of hers each year.  But, sometimes, they were already all gone - her painted items sold out immediately.

Anyway, this little magazine rack has a vintage washboard for the middle.  


Beautiful roses are painted on each end.


Her painting is just magnificent.  The detail is unbelievable.  She paints the old fashion children so pretty.

Elaine - if you see this, I'm sorry to tempt you.  Maybe I can will it to you!!

Enjoy this wonderful piece from one of my most precious friends.

I love you Linda.

Judy



27 comments:

  1. Oh Judy, how very special to have a wonderful friend like that. I have a couple and they are so very special. Love the magazine rack and the painting is amazing. I also like all your treasure that you got while on the hunt Saturday. Having so many problems with pop up it is driving me CRAZY.
    Have a wonderful weekend and happy hunting.
    Mary

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  2. Judy,
    How sweet and kind of your special friend to gift this to you. What a wonderful treasure.
    Kris

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  3. Judy, That is sweet to have that to remember your second mom by. I am glad you have her. I miss my mom and her old friends. There's only two ladies that my mom hung out with still around. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  4. That is a special piece. I imagine she is thrilled you have it.

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  5. What a wonderful gift from a special friend.

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  6. What a special gift from your dear friend!!
    ~Cindy

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  7. It's such a pretty gift, and so charming. xoxo Su

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  8. It's such a pretty gift, and so charming. xoxo Su

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  9. Oh, my...this is a lovely piece, Judy. No wonder you love it. So unusual and so pretty.

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  10. What a precious gift from your friend! She does nice work! I'm sure you will always enjoy the piece! Blessings, Cindy

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  11. What a special gift and a special friend. I love it!

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  12. What a fun piece! How nice of your friend to give it to you. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  13. That's really neat! The paintings on it are so sweet!

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  14. What a sweet friend and a sweet mag. rack! Love it! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  15. The paintings are delightful! What a beautiful piece! Enjoy!!!

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  16. Hi Judy, I just popped over from Meredith's blog "Mereknits" to say Hi and say that I am happy to have found your blog. I will now be popping over to chat and see what you're up to regularly now that I am following you. Now you will excuse me while I nose around your blog a bit :D
    Hugs for now my new sister in blogging,
    Beth P

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  17. That's a great use of a old treasures, and a very creative and imaginative combination that is both decorative and useful. Don't you love how some people seem to be able to combine the unusual and turn it into something that we all need? She is also a very talented painter, that's for sure, what a treasure.

    Jen

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  18. That's a great use of a old treasures, and a very creative and imaginative combination that is both decorative and useful. Don't you love how some people seem to be able to combine the unusual and turn it into something that we all need? She is also a very talented painter, that's for sure, what a treasure.

    Jen

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  19. What a beautiful magazine rack - and what a lovely memory behind it. Just wondering, why does it have a washboard in the middle of it?

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  20. Beautiful, and what a precious memento from your dear friend!
    Deb

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  21. Oh but I want it!! It's so beautiful, and a sweet gift from such a lady!

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  22. What a wonderful gift! It is so cute.

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  23. How unusual ( with the washboard middle ) and lovely. The painting is amazing and that beautiful wood!

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  24. How unusual ( with the washboard middle ) and lovely. The painting is amazing and that beautiful wood!

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  25. It's so pretty, Judy, and I'm sure, very precious to you, as is your sweet friend.

    Poppy

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  26. The painting on it is so detailed and pretty, and I like the story behind it.

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  27. What a precious treasure you have and not only is it beautiful but has a personal history of your friendship with the gifter.

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