I told you I have been lucky finding some unique treasures while out thrift shopping.And this Venus de Milo statue is one of my new found finds.
I usually am not attracted to pieces like this.But it was in poor shape.It has several chips and cracks I guess that is why I fell for it.
Imperfections are perfection to me.
I was not happy with the color though so I decided to paint over it with some white paint I had already on hand.I was not trying to hide any imperfections but it was dull and dirty looking.It needed a bit of freshening up!
As I said I normally do not like statues like this.But thought it would add a bit of charm to my summer mantle.
Of course I had to add some fresh roses from my garden.Are you sick of seeing roses?
I personally never get tired of there beauty.
As you can see mine are starting to wilt already but I think they still look lovely tucked inside my petite white ironstone pitcher.
There is something so sweet and romantic with roses,chippy paint and a statue.
Isn’t it lovely.
Super excited to share that tonight we are going to see Sir Paul McCartney!My husband and I have seen him twice already and now we are taking my daughter who has always been a big fan.I guess it’s because she grew up listening to his music!
Summer is going by way too fast.But we are having fun making lots of memories!
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I think she’s perfect Anne. She will be beautiful too at Christmas with fresh greens and white flowers or even halloween 🙂 Say hi to Paul for me. 🙂
Oh so pretty, I love how you have displayed her. What a pretty find. I would love for you to link to my Inspire Me party that is live – – -http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/07/173rd-inspire-me-tuesday.html Hugs, Marty
Ohhhhh Anne I love this piece. How lucky for you to have gotten this treasure. She does look beautiful with your roses and you will be able to embellish her for the other holidays. Beautiful.
Kris
Anne,
I think your “new” statue looks AWESOME there on your mantle – it’s gorgeous!
Nice treasure you found there!
Have fun at concert – what a treat.
Gorgeous is not adequate! It looks beautiful!!!! What a treasure~xo Diana
She’s very beautiful… the roses are a great foil for her .
Enjoy tonight!
Hugs, Gee
Just trying to find out where you appropriate all these beautiful treasures that you post on fb.
So pretty Anne!
Kathy
Nice little vignette, great save! Have a great week.
She is a wonderful find 🙂
Francine
It is a beautiful statue the Venus the Milo is missing one of her arm and she was most perfect body in the word
I have one from Italy in my room and have small one from the Cesar Pala in Vegas there so beautiful
your vignette is so beautiful!
Blessing
Isora
XO
Anne, your mantel is lovely. Your little statue is so pretty and it looks fresh and pretty on the mantel with the roses.