Saturday, December 28, 2013

Merry Christmas To Me!



Good morning, everyone!  I hope that you had a great Christmas!
I haven't been around much because Keith and I got hit with a nasty bug, and I've been trying to rest and recover from it.

I managed to snap a few pics of a Christmas gift that I bought myself.

My mom and I went to an antique mall a couple of days before Christmas.

When I spotted this statue tucked  behind some things on the floor of a booth, my heart started beating faster!




I was taken with her beauty.





I have quite a growing collection of smaller white Madonnas, but this is the first large one that I've come across.




It's hard to tell from these pics, but she's pretty big (over 2 feet tall!) and unbelievably heavy!!




My mom and I had to laugh that she is blue...after avoiding blue all these years, now it seems that all my 'must-haves' lately are blue!
(As I showed you in my last post, here.)

I also bought this bluish-gray cabinet that same day, but I'm not sure if I'm keeping it or if it's going to my shop.  (I've started taking down my Christmas decor, and I'm changing a lot of things around.)
It's a great color and has a zinc top, which I love.




So...Merry Christmas to me! :)

I wish you all a happy, blessed New Year!

I'm sharing this at:  The Dedicated House
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37 comments:

  1. Vickie @ Ranger 911December 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Your Madonna is beautiful, Susan! And the blue cupboard looks like a keeper, too. I hope you're feeling better soon. I was hit with two bugs over Christmas, and I'm wiped out. Here's to healthier days ahead in the new year!

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  2. LindaDecember 28, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Just beautiful!!! Love that cabinet too! We DO love our 'junk!' (aka TREASURES!!!!)

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    1. DebbyDecember 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM

      She is a great find. I love the blue. I like that you buy yourself gifts. it's the best way to get what you want. I stay away from stores and shops before Christmas because I see too many things I want to buy for me, hah.

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  3. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 28, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    She is lovely and something you will enjoy for years to come! Blessings my friend.

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  4. UnknownDecember 28, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Hope you are on the mend! We've been sick too. I didn't even get to go to Christmas this year! BOO!!! Take care and rest up!! Best wishes in 2014!!!

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  5. Art and SandDecember 28, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Your Madonna is lovely and I am happy that she is keeping you on your path toward color.

    The bug has run through our family also - 2 days per person. My husband got cheated out of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Our son should be up and running today and our daughter has been saved so far, but today should be her day if the pattern follows.

    Happy New Year

    Hope you are all

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  6. Glenda/MidSouthDecember 28, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    A beautiful find!
    Feel better soon. The bug hit my daughter's house also.
    Have a great weekend.

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  7. pballardDecember 28, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Hoping your feeling better now. You would of loved my parents statue place. They have an area of Madonna's.. It was sure a fun place and magical for kids to go. I remember when my dad started it, it was crazy he had news stations and the local paper coming to film him and take pictures... Love the blue.. Hope your feeling better by now!

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  8. KellyDecember 28, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    She's beautiful! Too funny about the blue too. I've already taken down my Christmas decor inside too. The outside is still decorated though which I don't mind. I just needed a clutter free home again. I can only take it so long. LOL!

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  9. DawnDecember 28, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    You picked yourself up a beautiful gift. Hope you feel better soon it seems that nasty bug is going around everywhere.

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  10. farmhouse-storyDecember 28, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    what a fabulous find--she's a beauty, susan! happy new year to you and your husband!

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  11. Patty RumakerDecember 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Your Madonna is beautiful. What is she made of? I see some painting in your future.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  12. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapDecember 28, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    We have plenty of those in Italy, but I guess they are not very common here. Hope you are on the mend

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  13. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsDecember 28, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Hope you and your hubby are feeling much better. Love the beautiful Madonna! Yes, you are certainly on a roll with blue :)

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  14. Tina@WhatWeKeepDecember 28, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Wow, Susan...she's huge! Great find, especially right before Christmas. Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  15. Leena Milligan LanteigneDecember 28, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    She is stunning! Absolutely gorgeous and in wonderful condition considering that she is probably 50 years or more old! Not sure what religion you are, but being Catholic, I remember these large statues always stood on wall shelves on either side of the alter. One was always of Mary in her traditional blue clothing (sorry about that LOL) and the other was normally Jesus or perhaps a Saint that the church was named for. Some were as many as four feet in height I haven't noticed them in newer churches of late, possibly because of their more modern architecture where the alter is in the center so there are no walls nearby to hang the shelves on. You have a true find there, lucky you! Diggin' the cabinet as well! Hope all are feeling better now! Hugs, Leena

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  16. Brenda PruittDecember 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    It's beautiful! I love blue, but then I probably like every color in the rainbow!
    Brenda

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  17. JunkchiccottageDecember 28, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Susan,
    She is beautiful. What a wonderful find. I love her angelic face and pretty paint. Gorgeous. Love her size too you do not come across the bigger Madonna's very often. So she is a great score. Hope you feel better soon. Stay warm and cozy and feel better.
    Kris

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  18. UnknownDecember 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Nice. I love blue. One of my favorite colors are blue.

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  19. Katie MansfieldDecember 28, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    The statue is gorgeous. Is it made of concrete? I'm so sorry you were under the weather. It's horrible being sick at Christmas. I hope you are fully recovered soon.
    Katie

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  20. cynthia lee designsDecember 28, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Love your Madonna...she is beautiful!! Love the blue cupboard too!! Hope you feel better soon. I've been slowing taking my Christmas decor down and I want to do some redecorating in my living room and dining room.
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  21. susie @ persimmon moon cottageDecember 28, 2013 at 11:55 PM

    A lovely Madonna, so beautifully serene in her blue robes! Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  22. Savannah GrannyDecember 29, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    So beautiful, I can see why you fell in love with her. I am sure you are not putting her away.
    Bob and I are fighting a nasty bug as well. I am on the computer because I can't breath when I am lying down. I hope you guys feel better fast.
    xoGinger

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  23. Blondie's JournalDecember 29, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    What a beautiful gift for YOU!! We need to do that more often! I vote for keeping the chest. The zinc top is awesome! Go with your feeling on the blue. I have always avoided using red as much as possible at Christmas time, I'm not big on primary colors, but this year I just let it flow. Sometimes we just feel the change coming from our hearts instead of our minds.

    I hope you feel better soon. I hurt my back somehow and this is the first time I've been able to sneak out of bed in 2 days! ;-)

    XO,
    Jane

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  24. JeanieDecember 29, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Merry Christmas, Susan. Your gift to you is simply beautiful -- a real treasure you will love forever.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  25. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow December 29, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    I love your Lady of Grace.

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  26. sweetvintageofmineDecember 29, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Oh Susan...what a beautiful find! She is quite the lovely! I've been reading on many blogs how most are in the "changing it up" mode for 2014! I'm anxious to see where you go with some new decorating ideas.......I have read we will be seeing more "blues" this year and "grays".....I'm motivated! Have a wonderful, blessed 2014~~~Roxie

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  27. Julie's LifestyleDecember 29, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Hi Susan, I too am fighting a bad cold and hope you feel better. I love this Mary statue that you bought for yourself, she is beautiful. I hope you had a nice Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year! Julie

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  28. Our Hopeful HomeDecember 29, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    What a gorgeous statue! I've looked for Mary statues over the past few years but only ever find cheesy plastic ones lol. I also love the cabinet, knowing me I'd keep it!
    Kathleen

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  29. ReviDecember 30, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I spy more blue...you're on a roll, Susan!

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  30. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 30, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    She will be amazing with your collection Susan! Hope you are both feeling better. Love the zinc top and blue is lookin better every day. lol! Happy New Year!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  31. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresDecember 31, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    She's beautiful. I'd have a hard time parting with the blue cabinet, love the top. Hope you're feeling better soon Susan. Happy New Year!!

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  32. LauraDecember 31, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Love the blue! Got my chandy from your shop hung above my desk and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
    Happy New Year!

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  33. martuchnajJanuary 2, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    cudowne wnętrze!
    Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku!
    Marta

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  34. AnneJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Wow she is gorgeous Susan! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.Happy New Year!
    xx
    Anne

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  35. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    She is lovely, Susan...and I love the cabinet, too! Hope you are feeling better...I am recuperating from that, too! XO

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  36. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow January 4, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    She is beautiful. It's a fitting photo for the year year as I think her feast day is January 1.

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