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Friday, May 6, 2011

Serendipity

Last December, I was browsing the aisles of one of my favorite stores...Home Goods...when I spotted this gorgeous French sign. It looked exactly like the ones I had been coveting from stores like Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and Ballard Design. It was stunning and I fell in love with it but, alas, I was there shopping for Xmas gifts and, sadly, that did not  include shopping for myself! So...I tearfully left it behind and drove home. I regretted it the minute I left the store and went back several days later to look for it. Of course, it was gone by then! I vowed then that, if I ever saw it again, I'd buy it no matter what! Well, mes amies, almost 5 months later, I was browsing those same aisles and...lo and behold..there she was in all her glory!! Oh happy day for me.....


I hugged her and took her home...


She's large.....and yes, she's "dark" but I love the contrast between this beautiful print and all of my serene "whites." And, the best part of all...I snagged her for 40.00!!

Oh Happy Day!

41 comments:

  1. love it! and what a good price...whoo hoo! i finally had a chance to check out yout "pinterest" photos and i think i looked at EVERY single picture. you have amazing tastes, indeedy. i could see how that would be a great place to store stuff, but i am hesitant about doing it because of my new addiction to adding textures to photos. one addiction at a time, i think.....
    happy weekend,
    erin

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  2. What a great find Michelle! I saw one of those in Home Goods too, but not sure if it was the same words or not. YAY for you! So glad it was still there for you to claim as your own!!
    Blessings~

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  3. Happy Day! it's beautiful and only $40.00. What a coincidence, I just finish building a similar one today. Have a great weekend. Ciao Rita mammabellarte

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  4. ...who-hooooo...doin' the happy dance for you, sweets!!
    don't you love it when you whisper your name on something your heart desires and it DOES find its way back to you?!
    ~ and OH! How fabulous it looks in your space mon amie!!
    xo, Rosemary

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  5. I'm so glad you found another one because that is one fantastic find! It takes almost 45 minutes to drive to the Home Goods in my city so I don't get to that side of town very often but I keep seeing great things from that store! You are a lucky girl!

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  6. Oh how wonderful to get a second chance! It looks great against the whites!

    Abby

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  7. I love it! It looks wonderful in your space...actually I would say perfect!! Great price too!
    Jane

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  8. I'm so glad you found it again, it was meant to be in your home! I have been looking at a lot of these signs...one with just the perfect words! And the perfect price!!

    Happy Mother's Day! :-)

    XO,
    Janie

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  9. Hugged her and took her home! Heehee! Love it!
    That sign is so cool!
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  10. Wow that is awesome and a killer deal!! You gotta love Home Goods !!

    I am glad you found it again ~

    xoxo
    Lori

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  11. oh that is a happy day!!!
    I am heading out to ours right now LOL
    Amy
    Ps got a fun giveaway going on hope you stop by.

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  12. oh you lucky lucky girl! All good things come to those who wait... That sign is fabulous.I really like the contrast. I think it keeps the white from becoming too syrupy sweet. xoxoxoox

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  13. I can't tell you how many times I've gone back for something only to find it wasn't there. I'm so glad that you found that great sign art!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  14. Michelle,
    What a find! Don't you just love Home Goods, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls? They have such wonderful things that flow with the antique and vintage goodies in our homes. So glad you were able to find it again! Looks great in your home too.
    Blessings & Hugs,
    Karen

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  15. Oh Happy day indeed, What a bargain too. It was meant to be.
    hugs Lynn

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  16. Ooo I love a happy ending....
    I was feeling sad for you because I've done exactly the same thing more times than I can remember!!
    So glad you got your French board - she's beautiful!
    I can put my hankie away now!!
    hugs
    Shane

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  17. Totally gorgeous... And a bargain!!! Lucky you! X

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  18. Dear Michelle,-it was surely ment to be yours, when there again, this time--it is so beautiful, I too love the contrast between the white,and dark-it looks gorgeus behind your seetee.
    Wish you a happy saturday.
    Hugs and love, Dorthe

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  19. Happy day indeed and it looks perfect in your room.
    What a great belated find for you.
    Julie x

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  20. It´s awesome Michelle. No wonder you wanted to buy it. It looks perfect in your room.
    xo Tina

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  21. Lucky you, it looks fabulous in it's new home and what a steal it was.

    Leeann x

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  22. Oh Michelle, I just had to chuckle to myself as I read your comments about your pretty French sign. I can so much relate when you miss out on something you want. But it came back to you and for a better price. Terrific!

    Angie

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  23. Looks fabulous Michelle!
    I just passed on one at HG the other day and am kicking myself!

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  24. Beautiful!! It looks wonderful and I read somewhere that all rooms need a little black to ground them. So you are now grounded.

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  25. This is such a lovely sign and it's wonderful that you got a second chance to buy it, Michelle!
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  26. Hi Michelle
    The sign is wonderful and looks great where you put it! It is nice you have the wall space to accommodate such a large piece. Sometimes we get second chances and doesn't it make our day! Always better to live in gratefulness than regret.
    Blessings to you
    Rebecca

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  27. what joy... a heart song that can now sing out loud...thank you for sharing. -xok.

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  28. Oh la la! It looks gorgeous, certainly...
    A guide to the most beautiful spots to go in the 'city of light' !
    Happy and inspirated weekend ;O)

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  29. That's because it was meant to be YOURS! Don't you love it when that happens?

    Oh, that is one fabulous sign.

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  30. Oh HAPPY DAY is right!!! I LOVE your sign!

    I've been a bad blogger... I haven't updated mine for days nor have I been visiting anyone. :( I hope to do better!

    Happy Mother's Day!!!

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  31. Thank you for visiting my blog last month, im a bit slow to get back to people as i am figuring it all out!! mmmm, your pictures of your things are calling my name, I love all the white/eggshell/off white anything!! Looking forward to following you, stop by anytime!!~devon

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  32. My friend Jan is LOVING the doorknob art pieces you have done. She told me about them & had me check them out. AWESOME! And I bought about 5 or 6 of those while I was in Round Top. I think I am planning on using most of mine as tops on altered bottles. Have a great weekend.
    Charlene

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  33. YAY! It was indeed meant to be. I love the dark in contrast with your whites...very elegant. Good shopping girl!

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  34. LOVE!!! How I would love to visit the places named in your new art! :)

    I have little bits of dark charcoal gray throughout my mostly-white house. I love the contrast!

    Have a happy one,
    Zuzu

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  35. Happy Mother's Day Michelle!!
    Oh what a happy day indeed for you to re-discover that treasure in dear HG. You deserved it after the restraint you exercised at Xmas time. It was meant for you after all!
    Take care,
    Susan

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  36. The sign is perfect Michelle. I am happy for you that you found it again!

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  37. The best presents come from ourselves!!!! Love your new acquisition and it fits perfectly with your decor!

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  38. Oh Michelle....Yay for you! I am so happy you found it again. It looks beautiful in your lovely home...I too love the contrast of the dark and beautiful whites in the room. Happy Day indeed. Have a wonderful day.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  39. Absoluty wonderful!! I love it. How lucky you are. When ever I go back for something it is always gone and I never see it again. I am glad that didn't happen to you.

    Rebecca

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  40. Incredible find! So glad it now graces the walls of your beautiful home!
    Monica x

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~*~Michelle~*~