Gold Gilded Bamboo Frame

I was out shopping today when I came across a beautiful gold gilded faux bamboo framed art piece for only $10.00. The art was actually a needlepoint piece paying homage to someone's dad for Fathers Day. However, Dad must have not liked his gift, thus potentially being the reason as to why it was donated to a thrift store. Well, he's a great dad in my eyes, because he essentially gave me a gift today; the gift of happiness. I am always on the hunt for faux bamboo frames, but on the rare occasion I do come across one, they are normally a little on the pricey side. I bought this one not knowing what I would replace the needlepoint artwork with, but I assumed I'd find something on eBay eventually. On the drive home I had an epiphany. I remembered I had a vintage bird lithograph print I had bought for $.50 at a yard sale this summer that would look absolutely perfect in this frame. When I got home I measured the print and it was an exact fit. Lesson learned? Never judge a frame by it's artwork. ;)

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