More Goodwill Scores

For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated with the high seas.  And thus, with all things ocean related.  Not the typical cottage, beach themed items one might initially think of {blech} but anything classically nautical steals my heart.  Ironically, Im deathly afraid of fish and cannot stand the taste or smell of seafood. 

So when I unearthed this oil painting from the depths of a Goodwill bin,  I was beyond excited.  It's painted directly onto black velvet and sported a $9.99 price tag.  Of course I brought it home. 

My initial reaction was, "Paint the frame.  It NEEDS to be cream."  But a part of me sorta loves the natural wood tones too.  Maybe I'll hit it with some mineral oil and really make 'er shine.

Admittedly, this next item is a bit strange.  But we like strange, so at least it'll fit into our home quite nicely.  Plus, my mother hates it, so there's that.  Kidding, mom.  Not about her hating it; she really does. 

Yes, that's a $5.99 wooden statue of a bull.  And I desperately wish I could tell you the real reason I bought him.  Alas, this is a PG-13 blog so stories of my father-in-law's nicknames would not be entirely appropriate.  I'll leave you with this though....I turned the bull over (because one simply MUST when faced with burning questions) and he is most certainly anatomically correct.

And on a signifgantly less fun, but far more pratical note, I finally found a dog treat canister that didn't cost us $25.  ($4.99 for inquiring minds)