I have been saving since Covid lock-downs ended for just the right garden statue. Locally, the one I liked has been priced three times the amount it was before Covid. And yes, it was the exact item because they have not order any statues in since mid 202o. I have been disappointed with local garden shopping since Covid so I just kept putting a few dollars aside each week in hope.
Early last week, on our way to Kirra Beach just over the Queensland border, we visited Ballina’s Summerland Garden and Antique Centre which is often advertised on our local TV station. (Ballina is about four hours north from our home and about two hours south of our holiday destination) There we found five statues in a variety of similar styles and priced almost $300AUS cheaper than the one locally. We decided to think about which one while on holiday and purchase it on the way home. Which we did. We had named her Maid Marian before we bought her.
Maid Marian has been placed pretty much where I want her. We’ll let her settle in before I plant something in her flower pot.
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She is truely beautiful, and is a welcome addtion to your patio/garden!
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We don’t have much access to Christian sculptures here in Kyrgyzstan, since it is a predominantly Muslim country, but we did buy a Kyrgyz-dressed Barbie doll, and named her, “Our Lady of Bishkek.”
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It’s not really a Christian Sculpture but we liked her and she actually has clothes on. She does remind me a little of the Bible story of Ruth. However, we live in a suburb where all the streets are named after Robin Hood characters. 🙂
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I spend a lot of time in devotion to our mother, Mary. I grew up with very devout Catholic grandparents who had several images & sculptures of our blessed mother. Not to press you, but if it were me, I’d paint her dress blue and tend her flowers with a great deal of love.
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A good choice, which will look even better when weathered
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🙂 Yes, weathered will be good.
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Wonderful Find. Congratulations on a Great Buy for your Garden.
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Thank you. I was thrilled. As soon as I opened the curtains this morning, she brought a smile to my face.
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That is Awesome. Very Happy for you.
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Looks Nice. Patience paid off as you got what you wanted at a more economical price.
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Thanks Manu. 🙂
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I Agree 👍🏼
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