Friday, December 12, 2008

my ultimate thrifting score

I believe this might just be the best thing I have ever thrifted:


that there's a 1978, signed Charles Harper...and I am one lucky & grateful girl.

I got it last weekend at an estate sale for 60% off the original price.

the only thing that could make this story any better is if I had gotten there earlier & bought the other print they had as well.

but I'm not complaining...oh no...I'm looking at it & sending out a big thank you into the universe.

{p.s. have a great weekend & if you're interested in the shop update check back here Saturday for more info, although the actual update will be on Sunday}
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 12, 2008 at 6:12 PM

    You are indeed one lucky gal! So jealous!!! Charley Harper was the greatest! Congrats on your wonderful find!
    xox
    Ez

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  2. AnonymousDecember 12, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    I am *so* jealous!!! That's a fantastic find!!!!

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  3. MuddlepudDecember 12, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Wow. Awesome find! Enjoy it. (I know you will.)

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  4. ZenCrafterDecember 12, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    Oh. My. G*d. That is the score of the century! You should definitely have it appraised!

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  5. Larissa HollandDecember 12, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    (awed silence)

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  6. AnonymousDecember 12, 2008 at 11:14 PM

    *GAAAAAAAAAAAASP* I almost dropped my teeth when I saw that, and I don't wear dentures!!!!!!!! Holy cow you did good! I can only DREAM!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sure wish you lived next door. I'd have you out thrifting with me every single day, lol.

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  7. Christy December 13, 2008 at 3:21 AM

    Congrats on the great find!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 13, 2008 at 5:39 AM

    Of course you were destined to find this- you were born in the Year of the Rooster!
    Mern

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  9. Napa NeedlepointDecember 13, 2008 at 8:06 AM

    All I can say is WOW! I adore Charley Harper and have since I was a kid and got The Golden Book of Biology (which I still have). This is one of the most glorious of his prints I have ever since.

    That rooster has such character. That caterpillar is going to be so sorry he decided to wait until tomorrow to build his chrysalis.

    Keep Stitching,
    Janet

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  10. Alli (One Pearl Button)December 13, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    Oh. My. Lord. Charley Harper is my favorite modern artist. As soon as I saw the print, I thought - "no way, she couldn't possibly have thrifted it." I think your title of thrifting queen can now be conferred with confidence. Congrats!

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  11. ginaDecember 13, 2008 at 5:17 PM

    thanks everyone! I didn't think I could love this print any more but thanks to my sister Mern & her reminding me that I was born in the year of the rooster it has even more meaning :)

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  12. ice pink starsDecember 14, 2008 at 4:27 AM

    Wow... lucky, lucky!! I've been wanting to go to an estate sale because I hear about so many little treasures getting found for a great price! :D

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  13. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 3:31 AM

    So so jealous! You are lucky!!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    I am so pleased for you! It's a wonderful print and to have it signed, all just fantastic for you.

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  15. SharonDecember 18, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    i join the jealous brigade ... i just returned the big book to the library.... congratulations!

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  16. AshleyDecember 18, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Wow. That's some find! Green with envy!

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  17. Jory DayneDecember 24, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    Ughh, I was just looking at this on his website! I am so jealous, wonderful find!

    I would kill to find a large print like this of the baboon from the Old Navy cards.

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  18. MaryJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    That is too cool! I've never been to an estate sale. I've never even heard of an opportunity to attend an estate sale around here...

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