Saturday, August 21, 2010

A couple of finds…On a lazy saturday…



Meet Buenaventura….


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A sassy kinda fella.


named after my HS Spanish teacher Buenaventura Corona


always loved saying that name.


the dude smokes…But he was painted in ‘63… everybody did.


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Even his friend next to him…


Paloma.


Not sure where his home will be….but wanted them to be acquainted…


oh…he was a whole 10 bucks at the local Habitat Homestore.


Paloma was found for 7.


17 buck couple.



Meet worn out Asian chair….


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She better not get cozy…she’s heading back tomorrow.


I think.

42 comments:

Gwen Driscoll said...

I've missed you sooooo much!!!! I needed a good laugh tonight. I love the paintings and especially for the price. Hope you are well.

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Paloma? Only seven dollars??
A steal!

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

What Pamela??? Are ya dissin' Buenaventura...at 10???

Gwen.....Hugs back....we are perfect!

Kathysue said...

I love him, I like his face and He looks like the kind of man you only call by his proper name!!! Thankyou for leaving a comment about how you chose your name. It was so fun to read and I know others will enjoy reading it also. Love your sense of humor and now that I know your senses are extra sensetive I understand why your home is so colorful and uniquely YOU!!! Happy Saturday,Linda, Kathysue

Julie@beingRUBY said...

Hey Linda
Wow.. i love these portraits.. and what a bargain... at this rate I could adopt a whole family for the price of a night at the movies!! fab!! haha

I love his name too... I have a friend who's maiden name is Ventura.. she kept it when she married.. don't blame her I would too..

Have a great weekend.. xxx Julie

Drawn to The Sea said...
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Drawn to The Sea said...

Very cool portraits, & oooooo, I love the barnacles.

Ivy Lane said...

luvin' your $17 couple! your home looks so awesome...

La Petite Gallery said...

Great finds. The chair is wonderful. yvonne

Jane said...

Amazing...Senor Corona looks like my Uncle Jose...except the cigarette in his hand should be a hand-rolled cigar. $10...what a bargain!
Jane (artfully graced)

BTW...I like that chair. Are you sure you want to return it?

Jane @ the girl in the brick house said...

Stunning finds at a stunning price and they fit your home so well. But why might the Asian chair be going back - it looks cool?

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Tha asian Chair is just so so with me....and I already have ...like WAY to ,any misfit chairs. I'll ponder it today.

Thanks guys!

Farmgirl Paints said...

That couple looks right at home in your casa:) Oh and you can't take that chair back. It's so perfect!!!!

Anonymous said...

I love peeking at your art collection, it is wonderful and eclectic.

The chair is going back? Oh, I love it and it looks wonderful in your home...reconsider please :)

x..x

Catherine said...

What two beautiful pieces! I absolutely love portraits and all the soul they offer a home.
Trina

for the love of a house said...

Linda... I think you should put a "no smoking" sign in front of the couple!!!:)
nice finds!

joan

anita said...

oh SHIZZZ..i love them! love, love the cigs in hand, love that they are now a couple..g bless your ever lovin heart linda, you make me smile girl

vicki archer said...

Great couple, great finds....xv

Anonymous said...

I hope you don't take it back! I say, keep the chair! It looks great right where it is!

Anon Susan

Sally@DivineDistractions said...

It's so fun to see inside your head! You're personality just jumps off the pages of your post. Love the portraits, but love the stories more. And the chair....it's very cute!!

Renée Finberg said...

great finds.

i bet you are so much fun to go treasure hunting with!!!

hope you and your loved ones are doing well.
including the horse.
xxx

Melissa said...

How come my habitat store doesn't have anything that awesome?!?

The Style Mansion said...

Buenaventura is kinda cool

Karen Deborah said...

good deals! Dayum!

rjerdee said...

Oh, you've been out cruising your favorite places again...did you Mom go along? What fun you guys have...you have good stores in your town.

Lila said...

Great pictures! I really like the chair! Don't get rid of it!
xoxo
Lila Ferraro

Acanthus and Acorn said...

Linda,
Great finds on the art! And, the chair...keep it...unless it will cause problems with "big butt" not getting all the attention! HAHAHA!
xo'
~R.

Cobalt Violet said...

They are great together!
You are a crack up. I was laughing out loud at the arrow. The chair is fantastic. LOVE it.

MB said...

I love them! They are intriguing with a story to tell even via a laptop! Well done!

Renae Moore said...

I love the chair...keep it girl! You have an eye for the unusual....love it!
xx

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Visual Vamp said...

Love your finds!!!
Send the chair to me, and Senor B is mighty cute.
xo xo

Deborah said...

**gasps** Oh Linda, me loves! I had to pronounce his name out loud five times. All the Bad Boyz smoke, no worries. No room for the Asian?
Tsk. I have room in a newly emptied room...just sayin.
**blows kisses** Deb

Mango Gal said...

I like the chair, it has character. Keep it! LOL

Wahzat Gayle said...

Love love the chair. Buenaventura reminds me of my now departed uncle. Miss him
Hope all is well with you

Wahzat Gayle said...

Love love the print over the Asian chair by the way... oh and I love the chair too :D

A Perfect Gray said...

my stars. I love those two. and nothing's better than a cheap couple...

Allison Shops said...

Love your paintings. Cannot believe it was only $7 - lucky you!

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FROM THE RIGHT BANK said...

No way that was his name!!! That is the best name ever. That is one hell of a find, Ms. Linda! I love Paloma too. Hope you're having a good weekend! xoxo

Anonymous said...

Brilliant website, I had not noticed coconutsandlimes.blogspot.com before in my searches!
Keep up the wonderful work!

Vix said...

Oh no, I fear my tardiness in getting here (with a "+1" pro-chair vote) may have such sad consequences....

Well, if that sweet little thing has gone off to another owner so be it. At least your house has the wicked pair of portraits as a not-at-all-shabby consolation prize!

maría cecilia said...

Great portraits and they look great at your wonderful home!!!
cariños

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