tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post1597711869765629963..comments2023-11-12T11:31:23.535-05:00Comments on My Five Men: Trash to TreasureBetsy Brockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-27324080296577533232015-08-25T09:16:18.445-04:002015-08-25T09:16:18.445-04:00It's a Edwin Lamasure print. Looks like he l...It's a Edwin Lamasure print. Looks like he loved the lush green scenery. The prices are all over the place for his prints....very fun!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-91642937460082883302015-08-25T09:01:53.880-04:002015-08-25T09:01:53.880-04:00Isn't that cool? All that color under all tha...Isn't that cool? All that color under all that dirt!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-7152870394640711142015-08-25T08:17:20.626-04:002015-08-25T08:17:20.626-04:00At first took I thought it might be an R. Atkinson...At first took I thought it might be an R. Atkinson Fox print {I collect those} but it actually looks more like a Thompson. If you do a google image search for "WM Thompson prints" you will see a lot of similar prints. Nice find Betsy.corners of my lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014579908062866837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-42108834148548906112015-08-24T20:53:03.230-04:002015-08-24T20:53:03.230-04:00BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm spee...BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm speechless, so I'll just use a lot of apostrophes! Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-57402778307742864022015-08-21T17:10:10.845-04:002015-08-21T17:10:10.845-04:00Aw, thanks Ranita! It cleaned up pretty good, did...Aw, thanks Ranita! It cleaned up pretty good, didn't it? :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-1961739391898267662015-08-21T17:06:26.960-04:002015-08-21T17:06:26.960-04:00U are just amazing Betsy..love you <3..u can do...U are just amazing Betsy..love you <3..u can do miracles..Ranita Sinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13417607648876926648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-7334479731598965212015-08-21T16:48:57.876-04:002015-08-21T16:48:57.876-04:00I was so happy it didn't have anything sticky ...I was so happy it didn't have anything sticky on it....just plain old dust and dirt that easily came off! yay!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-4326182183056627852015-08-21T16:48:09.545-04:002015-08-21T16:48:09.545-04:00I'm almost done....created some art in there t...I'm almost done....created some art in there today...need a lamp or two still. And a bookshelf I ordered won't be here for another week.<br />But it's looking good and SO much better. It actually needs new paint and carpet, but we thought that could wait til next year...we wanted a new couch more. lol....Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-20878630511285114262015-08-21T16:12:43.015-04:002015-08-21T16:12:43.015-04:00A beautiful treasure, you cleaned it up real good,...A beautiful treasure, you cleaned it up real good, Betsy!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-52160405750657042502015-08-21T15:50:01.672-04:002015-08-21T15:50:01.672-04:00I first read this post on my phone. Let me tell yo...I first read this post on my phone. Let me tell you... this picture is beautiful when you can see all the details on the computer.<br />I'm happy for you and those who get to see it up closer.<br /><br />(hurry up and finish your living room. I'm anxious to see it!)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-2879796922685022015-08-21T12:43:13.418-04:002015-08-21T12:43:13.418-04:00Isn't that true? And it's more rewarding ...Isn't that true? And it's more rewarding that paying a fortune, I think!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-64089439903971360502015-08-21T12:42:29.005-04:002015-08-21T12:42:29.005-04:00Oh, I see. The hanging out part threw me....didn&...Oh, I see. The hanging out part threw me....didn't sound like you were working! lol...Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-6468387363015913542015-08-21T12:24:18.810-04:002015-08-21T12:24:18.810-04:00I meant if I worked there. I know moochers are not...I meant if I worked there. I know moochers are not appreciated.<br />And I don't blame them.<br />:0)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-59728944376253956282015-08-21T12:15:11.740-04:002015-08-21T12:15:11.740-04:00What a wonderful treasure you found and the two pa...What a wonderful treasure you found and the two paintings look great together. It just goes to show that we don't need to spend a fortune to bring beauty into our homes. Have a lovely weekend... :) Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062873564239631930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-36036930206843919992015-08-21T10:09:55.932-04:002015-08-21T10:09:55.932-04:00No, moochers are frowned upon....you have to work ...No, moochers are frowned upon....you have to work the auction to get the rights to take freebies at the end! haha...<br /><br />Too bad about the fire....that would be so sad!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-69168029896347692432015-08-21T10:01:02.012-04:002015-08-21T10:01:02.012-04:00Yes, their offspring have many of the paintings, a...Yes, their offspring have many of the paintings, and I have one from Aunt Harriet that was given to my parents many years ago.<br />Sadly one of her sons had a fire at his house and some of the old paintings were lost. I can't imagine how heartbreaking that must have been.<br />I love old stuff. I'd probably just hang out and wait to see what needed to be rescued at the end of every auction.<br />:0)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-48672737097328050242015-08-21T08:19:38.675-04:002015-08-21T08:19:38.675-04:00Yes, she is such a curious cat...in the middle of ...Yes, she is such a curious cat...in the middle of everything I'm doing! Makes it fun, though.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-54588608793927082962015-08-21T08:19:05.801-04:002015-08-21T08:19:05.801-04:00so true! lol....we all benefit from a little care...so true! lol....we all benefit from a little care...Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-37979115210727250532015-08-21T08:18:28.557-04:002015-08-21T08:18:28.557-04:00I've really learned a lot working for an aucti...I've really learned a lot working for an auctioneer....and it has it's fringe benefits, too...like trash picking. haha...Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-8124159989168412762015-08-21T08:17:32.827-04:002015-08-21T08:17:32.827-04:00It cleaned up pretty good, didn't it? :)It cleaned up pretty good, didn't it? :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-70318814909028331982015-08-21T08:16:16.773-04:002015-08-21T08:16:16.773-04:00The price was reallllly good! haha...The price was reallllly good! haha...Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-52118786178313917822015-08-21T05:25:18.678-04:002015-08-21T05:25:18.678-04:00Hi Betsy - amazing you found another picture to ma...Hi Betsy - amazing you found another picture to match your first ... and don't they look good together. Wonderful you gave it back its life ... and Star - just checking with her paw ... they do love to be around us ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-8579235846890958272015-08-21T01:22:22.989-04:002015-08-21T01:22:22.989-04:00Amazing what a little TLC will do. There's pr...Amazing what a little TLC will do. There's probably a sermon in that!joekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02667559017050803003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-7597885561707705632015-08-20T22:57:20.217-04:002015-08-20T22:57:20.217-04:00I'm hoping for a millionaire! The idea of dec...I'm hoping for a millionaire! The idea of decorating with found and treasured stuff instead of imports is wonderful. You have a really <br />good eye when it comes to that auction stuff. <br />Tariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211952654814536478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-49798994544972775102015-08-20T21:30:25.819-04:002015-08-20T21:30:25.819-04:00I do believe we would!I do believe we would!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682800877894439940noreply@blogger.com