La Pieta

There is a secret about my little town that I should not reveal, but since you all are so far away, I am going to reveal it:  The Goodwill Store here is amazing.  This town has a lot of elderly people, and it seems when they clean out their closets..kabam! Great stuff gets donated.  I am talking classic clothing, fun funky furniture, and glassware galore.

My friend Selina (formerly of Arkansas, now in North Carolina) has inspired me. She has a business where she takes one person's "junk" and turns it into a "treasure".  Here is my $1.79 junk-to-treasure.

But first, something about me you may not know:  I LOVE works by Michelangelo.  One of my favorites is his sculpture, La Pieta.  Since I first saw it, I have been blown away by the awe that he created that out of stone, with his tools, using his hands.  Here it is. It is life-sized. Pieta is Italian for "pity". It was carved in 1498 and 1499, out of marble. It is noted for the youthfulness of Mary's face, which the sculptor said could only be given by God to a pure woman. True, no?

This blue ceramic piece brought to mind La Pieta, but represents a happier time, for sure. It is about 12 inches tall. It was the color of denim. Notice how her shawl drapes, and how the baby blanket drapes perfectly over the baby, showing his sweet little head.

A little gray paint, channelling my inner Selina, and Voila!!  A lovely Pieta-like Christmas decoration. I will put it with some Mercury glass my sister gave me, and it will bring me joy this Christmas.