Thank You One and All

Numbers, letters, words, and signs are all great junkables to give as gifts this year. They can signify a special date and bring back fond memories. Be on the look out for these as you're shopping the junk pile!! I will wear this necklace from Gretchen and Lani in the spirit it was given...with affection!

Celebrate good times, come on!! You know me...always have to bring a song into the mix. There was music playing throughout the festivities and a few of us dancing who maybe should not have been. I was one of them, but I think Kimberly got her dance lessons from Elaine on Seinfeld. Ha!!

Back to this beauty of a necklace. I thought the girls were giving me a hard time with the crystal that was added to this necklace. If you look closely at my posts and book and magazine images I employ the crystal ofen...but only onre kind, the tear drop like this one. I thought maybe they were suggesting I try a new variety, but alas it was just about good design. They touched a soft spot withput even knowing it. Before I forget, please join me in congratulating Gretchen. She and her jewelery designs were featured in a ginormous and well deserved article in the Home and Garden section of the Minneapoie Star and Tribune. Check it out. You're amazing Gretchen!

Wow, look at this litle lovely! I'm not sure what this is, but I do know it is stunning. She's very angelic so that is what she will become. She will be part of my holiday decor from this day forward.

Tied to the angels skirt was a very special note from one of our members, Chipping Charm. It made me cry when I read it. My job here at JMS is to inspire, spread the word, breath new life into the junking community, and celebrate others...not to compete. It touches my heart when someone tells me I have provided inspiration and instilled confidence. Thank you so much Laurel. Special handmade cards are another great way to show someone you care this holiday season.

I'm always talking about the little details. Lovely ribbon, some bling, and a washer. Now that's what I call perfect "junktoposition"! Who came up with that word? I love it!

Enter the Pfarkle sisters....Sharon, Diane, and Janel. You gotta love these girls! After taking care of the JUNKMARKET crew in Oronoco they were supposed to have the night off. Nope, not so much. There they were in the kitchen helping with the chili and dogs. Sorry about biting the cheese bag open, I hope you will forgive me! This architectural piece from the sistas also has great meaning. It came from Sharon's house. It was removed, but she could not re-use it at her home....lucky for me. Now that's what I call from my home to yours!! I'm not sure what it will become or if it will just remain a show piece. Only time will tell. The homemade jerky?? I'm still enjoying it! Thank you!

Ah, hahahaha! OK, so here's the gift that was not homemade, but oh so welcome. There was more than one bottle, but for photography reasons I just selected one. I guess somebody picked the grapes and stirred the vat! Am I right? Good friends, wine, flowers, food, and junkables made for a very special and memorable celebration. You all know me so well!

Lani, Amy (now pronounced Amie with a short A), Gretchen, The Rockler girls, Kim and Lin. The Pfarkle sisters, Don our architectural connection from Iowa, Junker Midge (Noreen), Donna (Nebraska Junker) and family, Chipping Charm (Laurel), The crazy country Junkers, Mark, Kimberly, and Elizabeth....Thank You! Your gift of friendship is much appreciated.

For pictures of the partay check me out on facebook. I'm sure there will be pictures surfacing in the next day or two!!