Thrift Share Monday - Norway

I heart Norway

It's so hard sometimes to write when there is so much sadness in the world. I'm sure I'm not alone in the heartache felt this weekend from the horrific events that occurred in Norway.

I love Norway. Not only am I a 1/4 Norwegian but I spent a year there as a teenager. I experienced a year of the emotion of feeling safe in that very peaceful country. I camped on islands, took the bus with friends to cities and towns without adults, travelled alone by train and became immersed in the Norwegian culture. I speak the language although very poorly. But I get by and usually at least get a smile from Norsk people at how incorrectly I would place words together.  They are such an amazing culture and it simply hurts that so many young people were lost.

I debated about writing today and doing a Thrift Share Monday post but I've decided to do it anyway when I ran across my Thrifted Norwegian flag that my father bought me for $3 at the flea market. It is waving in front of our house in support to Norway. I still remember hanging up our American flag on our door in Virginia after 9/11. Terrorism hurts no matter where it strikes in our world. Norway....I love you.

Pyrex Nesting Bowls $4 for the set.

This set was the kind that I grew up with, down to the exact color. I can still see my mother bringing out a bowl of pesto pasta to the table in the large yellow bowl. This set looks like it had never been used. I was so happy to find it.

This was my best find of last week. I found her waiting for me without a frame in a Thrift Store leaning against a piece of furniture. Her price was fabulous and although I couldn't make out the artist I still bought it. It took my husband to decipher that the artist was Alain Bonnefoit from France. It's signed and numbered and appears to be somewhat rare. I went through hundreds of Alain's lithographs at LiveAuctioneers but couldn't find this one. (by the way, this lithograph is nude and so are many of Alain's art so if that bothers you I'd suggest not researching him :-) I finally found one on this website with an estimate of $450-$650. I was so excited to have gambled and won. Now to find the perfect auction house to sell this piece.

Did you go thrifting this weekend?

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Comments

[angelika]

Hi Selena! I've been missing your posts this summer, so it was so nice to see this one! I too have been mourning the tragic events in Norway,even though i don't have any connections there. It's unbelievable what a person can be capable of.
I love your mixing bowls and i can't believe your luck with artwork!What a find! You must just have a sixth sense for stuff like this. Good for you! i hope you're enjoying your summer otherwise.

[Van]

I was sad to read about what happened in Norway, too. It's known for being such a safe place, I had to double check the headline to ensure I wasn't crazy!

The finds you've shared (including the flag!) are beautiful. I loooove the painting and the pretty nesting bowls with the sweet bit of history thrown in for good measure!

[Vintage Scapes]

I am also in shock at what happened in Norway. Such a senseless act where innocent lives were taken. My heart goes out to all of the families affected by the events, I can't even begin to imagine...

[Claire]

Gorgeous flag. Gorgeous country.

[Rachel (Hounds in the Kitchen)]

I don't have a post but walked in the horrible heat to the thrift store with my five year old today. She found tap shoes that fit and I spent 25 cents on a bundt pan I need for a recipe I'm making Friday. So glad I don't have to buy new!

[Charlene Austin]

It really is horrible what happened. My heart is sad.

[Deana Wood]

It is shocking, & sad. I long for simpler times when our children were safe & free to play outside until the lights came on. Now they aren't even safe at schools, camp, daycares. :(

[Shara]

I also love Norway--so sad...such tragedy in a beautiful place. Thanks for hosting, I love clicking around!

[Sue]

Hello friend. Have missed your posts but realize you are doing JUST what you should be doing; taking care of yourself and your needs.
I never can understand how such horrible events can happen in the world. People can be so wonderful, kind and thoughtful and some people can be so full of hate and damaged. We can only send our thoughts, prayers and best wishes to all those who are suffering. Hope you can heal soon, too.

[Lori]

So sad to hear of the events in Norway.
Violence is never the answer.

[Maria]

Those bowls are exactly like the set I have. Mine were a wedding present to my parents in 1961 and we found them in the attic last summer, still in the box they came in with the gift ribbon still in tact!