Valentines Day Gift Thrifting

What better way to celebrate Valentines than with a trip to my favorite 2nd hand store?! Oh the delightful time I had browsing the shelves and finding these fun finds. This was far better than a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers that will wilt.

Here is the most adorable watercolor print by the very talented well known artist, Valerie Pfeiffer. I remember her from back in the 1990's, her fun prints were everywhere. I think I even bought one of her prints for my daughter of some darling little budgies. I simply couldn't pass this up at $1.99. I do love English Robins, which is what the little birdies are. It is titled, "Winter Robins."

I am so glad this was still in its original plastic, because when I went to find information on Val on Foogle, it gave me next to nothing, and kept giving me pictures of Michelle Pfeiffer. ARGH! This paper label was on the back and it is pretty much all I know. I don't know what has become of Val or if she is still an active artist? She seems to have dropped off the planet. If anyone knows more recent information about her, please leave a comment. I really enjoy her art. It made a fine gift to one of my brothers. Gifting and thrifting two of my favorite things.

 

This is a lovely giclee on canvas print of a picture someone took of a wonderful path to a beach. I just loved how the fence reflected on the sand making an interesting pattern. The picture is titled, "Dune Walk." The very good photographer only put the initials PM on the lower right-hand corner of this work, so unfortunately I do not know whose this is?!It goes very sweetly with my sons bathroom beach theme. Sometimes it's not about the amount you find but the quality of it.