I found an exquisite vase at a garage sale recently. It was marked $1 and I thought- what the heck? If I get sick of it, I could always sell it and perhaps make a little profit. Upon returning home, curiousity got the best of me. I looked at the artists signature at the bottom of the vase. Was it Tillin or Rillin or Nillin? I couldn't be sure.
Imagine my surprise when my little vase with the lovely dancing ladies popped up on a search. Turns out it was created by artist Polia Pillin (1909-1992). Born in Poland, Pillin immigrated to the US and made a successful career as an artist. Her art today fetches a great deal and the value of my vase neighbors in the market of $1200-1800.
What a find!
Isn't it interesting the values we place on our stuff? Moreover, I marvel at how much stuff we actually acquire! There are some things in life that you just can't put a price on however. I've listed my top 3.
My priceless stuff:
1. My faith
2. My family
3. My Health
...(and down the list somewhere, in some silly way, I might add my little Pillin vase)
May you and yours have a joyous Thanksgiving holiday!
To Wellness,
Maryalice
As the holidays sneak upon us, let us all take 5 seconds (or more) to think upon the things we place values on... even the stuff that we value priceless...
