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BETTY'S
HOUSE OF
TREASURES & MORE DECEMBER 15, 2007
by Kelly Not too long ago, we discovered this little treasure of a flea market and brought you a first-hand account of our first trip inside. Last December we decided to return, and once again we were not disappointed! It's important to note that we love this store. We love it! The sweetest people run this place. That does not, however, mean some of the stuff inside isn't as goofy as, uh...Goofy. Or something. Our first stop was in the book section, where I found this:
This book could potentially be better than
Cranberry Dishes For Holidays and Special Occasions! But I doubt it. You can
buy it
here This one, however...
How freaking gross is that? I just hope
that baby isn't naked. Or in a poopy diaper. Oh, gag! This whole thing is just
wrong. WRONG. Buy it
here Moving on, we came across our first piece of questionable art:
Luckily, it was signed!
I cannot find on this guy on the internet. Still, I hesitate to write his name here and make it searchable. That piece is just, so...so... indescribable. The top of the lighthouse is what gets me most. Also, the title is "The Light house A Lone". Enough said.
Greetings from
Trinidad And Tobago
By now we were hanging around the back room, my most favorite corner of Betty's. The painting and the tray were back here. Then I saw this on a shelf:
Someone is handcrafting tiny picture frames and using magazines
from the 1980s to fill in the pictures, as examples! This rules. I thought Dolly
was good until I saw
Tom Wopat and John Schneider
Awesomeness. Turning around, this picture caught my eye:
It is notable, not only for its awfulness, but for its increased
awfulness due to the fact that the painting is done in relief. A closer shot
will show you what I mean:
Yes, kids - you can reach out and feel the leaves
hovering in the sky (a tree???) or the boat trying not to capsize! Fun! Then I saw this, the ultimate Valentine's Day gift:
I don't even know what I can say about that painting that isn't
obvious by looking at it. Just....DAMN! If you don't want to give that painting as a gift, how about
this clock?
It's one-of-a-kind, kids! Hurry! This book was nestled in with a bunch of crap:
Did a whole book need to be written about this subject? It is
"illustrated with photographs and drawings." As opposed to... what? Words? What
is hanging off the front of the ear of the dog on the right? Buy this book
here Fluffy bunny! FLUFFY BUNNY!
This one isn't that bad, I guess. If you can dig the
subject matter. Maybe for a kid's room or something. Maybe. Yep, they even had the kitchen sink on this visit!
But, what's that beyond the sink? Why, it's hideous western
apparel! Yeehaw!
Turning to my left from there, I saw what is possibly the
singular best item I have ever seen in a thrift store or flea market. This.
Sheet.
And it's not for sale!!! WAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Why is it so
incredibly, spectacularly fantasmagorical? Let me show you a close-up:
These sheets go in-depth about Napoleon's love for Josephine.
It's so random (for sheets, I mean!). It's so. AWESOME. Where can I get these
sheets? WHERE? I was going to end the article here, but we did find one more
enjoyable item out in the main room. And it's something everyone should have.
And it's this guide:
I wish I could post the pictures from the inside of this
brochure. Unfortunately, they all came out blurry, as I was playing detective
and sneakily taking photos with the flash off. Rest assured, if you google "Vatsol"
you will find several disturbing and odd articles and studies. Beware! Hope you enjoyed foray #2 to Betty's. Someone find me those
sheets! In queen size! (Posted 02/2008) 
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! Would you like a
hideous serving tray? Only $15.00!
! The Dukes beats all! And then
there were Sharon and Nick from 
, hanging on a corner of the
display:
if you must!
