Vintage Hippo the Bookie Decoupage Tissue Paper

The Odds Whisperer” The Town Bookie Bernard is a middle-aged man with salt-and-pepper hair, perpetually wearing a slightly rumpled suit and a fedora that casts a shadow over his sharp eyes. His office is tucked away in the back corner of an old brick building, accessible only through a narrow alley. The sign outside reads “Bernard’s Betting Parlour.” The room smells of cigar smoke and old leather. Flickering fluorescent lights illuminate stacks of betting slips, a rotary phone, and a chalkboard covered in odds calculations. Bernard’s face rarely cracks a smile. He’s all business, analysing spreadsheets and tracking the latest sports events. A motley crew of regulars frequent his parlour—everyone from retired schoolteachers to shady characters in trench coats. Beneath the gruff exterior, Benny has a soft spot for stray cats and a penchant for quoting obscure philosophers. When handing out winnings, he leans in and whispers, “Luck favours the bold, my friend.” Bernard Marino may not be a detective, but he’s got a nose for numbers and a sixth sense for the next big upset. RHDesigns decoupage papers are great for decoupage for chairs, furniture, canvas and poster art.