Little Miss VJIMT is hosting a sleepover this weekend in honor of her 9th birthday, so I'm pretty sure there will be no yard sales for me. Also, no sleeping, so I figured I'd finally finish this post that's been hanging around…
You've seen the vintage painted portraits we've been finding at yard sales and flea markets -- this one just sold! -- and here are a few of them decorating our home.
This "Lady in Red"…
…sits atop our family room mantel.
… got bumped from the mantel, but I like her colors better here in the dining room anyway.
Most of our vintage paintings reside on our second floor. "Green with Envy" is in the upstairs hallway next to the washer & dryer!
This folk art baby portrait sits in our bedroom on a faux fireplace mantel.
This portrait of my mother-in-law Grace was painted in the early 1950s. I especially like that we had the original photograph of the occasion and could tuck it under the lace frame.
We also have some still life compositions. This large vase of roses is also in our bedroom.
As is this still life with apples (although I just saw Mr. VJIMT put it in the Clover Market pile!).
And these bright and cheery daisies.
Hope your weekend is filled with more treasures and shut-eye than I will be getting!
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That painting of your mother in law is lovely. She looks like a classy lady!
Posted by: Melissa | 01 July 2013 at 06:03 PM
NICE!!! I have a similar collection!
Posted by: Emily | 30 June 2013 at 07:44 PM
Love 'em! This area does not seem to be big on portraits - can't say I've ever seen one (at least one I'd consider bringing home!)
Posted by: barbara | 29 June 2013 at 09:03 PM
I think it's great that you use these old paintings. I have to say that my favorite is your mother in law. She is so pretty and looks so happy!! Have a great Fourth!
Posted by: Annette | 29 June 2013 at 10:56 AM
I LOVE Green with Envy - she is beautiful!
Posted by: Sue Pagels | 29 June 2013 at 10:37 AM
I totally love the Lady in Red and the daisies! Very fun collection! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Linda | 29 June 2013 at 09:51 AM