Monday, July 28, 2014

Tacky

Fragonard is rolling over in his grave. Good!
Mom and I love going to "antiques" shops. The reason why I put "antiques" in quotes is that we have very few real antiques - objects 100 years old or older - here in Oregon. It's mostly vintage. Anyway, during the last week, Mom and I have explored several shops here in Oregon, and we saw all kinds of hilarious, tacky things. Here are some of my favorites.

Blue is for boys, pink is for girls.
"A lot OF it," says Mom. 
Owl theme (#1)
Owl theme (#2)
I'm thinking quilt fabric (#1)
I'm thinking quilt fabric (#2)
Musical interlude...



Who knew David Hasselhoff had red hair as a child?
...at least they have each other...
...from a sculpture class in Roswell, New Mexico...
Lulu's great great great great great great great great great great
great great grandparents also liked climbing the bookshelves
"Lettuce wrap." - Bonnie Hunter quote
If I had a llama, I'd name her Dolly.
Pig out!

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14 comments:

  1. Jennifer ThomasJuly 28, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Ha!Ha! Hilarious! I especially enjoyed the musical interlude. Thanks for making me smile. Have a super day!

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  2. Barbara SindlingerJuly 28, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    You really did find some interesting stuff. I do like the pig cookie jar though.

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  3. Ladies in NavyJuly 28, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    bahah! great tacky pieces!
    ladies in navy

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    1. Bill VolckeningJuly 29, 2014 at 6:19 PM

      Portland and the surrounding areas are so much fun!

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  4. marlynnJuly 28, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    These are great!

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    1. Bill VolckeningJuly 29, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      There's tackiness all around us, and it's pretty hilarious. :)

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  5. Donna~~July 28, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Thanks for the laugh!

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  6. MillieJuly 28, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    I agree with you about the "antique" bit, and Fragonard deserves to be rolling over in his grave, and he doesn't need those figurines to do it. However, have you considered the items you have shown could more appropriately be called "vintage?" Still just as weird, but somehow even funnier.

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    1. Bill VolckeningJuly 29, 2014 at 6:21 PM

      ROFL! And yes, it should be called vintage. I was just going by what the shops called themselves. :)

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  7. LoriJuly 29, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    Owls are making a big comeback!

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