Time Travel Thursday #19 - The Mysterious Appeal of Statuary - Part 1

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Welcome to the 19th Time Travel Thursday linky party at the Brambleberry Cottage.

Are you ready for our next trip back in time and into the future?

Great; then let's get this party started!

Statuary...

What is it about those three-dimensional representations of the real thing that appeals to us so?

Over the years, I've decorated with numerous statues—running the gamut of styles.

How about traveling back in time with me to see some of them.

During the mid- to late 90s, country roosters ruled the roost in my residence.

Just last week, I showed you how I brought this cocky guy into the 21st century.

By now, you can probably tell that I'm quite enamored with birds.

They show up often in my decorating—both inside and out.

This set of old-concrete red birds made a colorful contribution to my flower garden a few years ago.

How fun it was to have this vintage trio live on my front porch for a season.

Besides being so cute, I liked the fact that they couldn't steal the food out of my bird feeders—unlike their real-life counterparts!

This was the only piece of old carnival chalk ware I've ever owned.

To me, it had a chic, shabby French look.

I know, I know.  It's a SCOTTISH terrier.

Anyway, I wish I had a picture to share with you that showed his adorable face.

He really was quite cute!

Many of my very best decorating deals have come from flea markets—definitely the case for the red birds, the squirrels, and the chalk ware dog. 

The most expensive items, I've shown here, were the set of squirrels–a whopping $10.00.

What would we do without flea markets, thrift stores, and yard sales?!!!

Want to see more?

Then you'll have to join me for part two of this post.

In the meantime, I'll be linking up with Mary for Ruby Tuesday, Diane for 2nd Time Around Tuesday, Susan for Outdoor Wednesday, Leigh for Thrifty Thursday, and Suzanne for Vintage Thingie Thursday...  

while you're linking to my party.  ; )