AtticusFinch

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Neath the Wreath

My friend Wendy is the chair person for this holiday event this year.  I just wanted to get the word out if you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas next weekend. Plano Centre is...

Escutcheon plates

I bought 4 escutcheon plates at Canton yesterday.  I attached them to the bottom of my new mailbox post as armour to protect from the weed-eater.  As you can see it doesn't cover completely...

Just another trash day in the neighborhood

Found in the trash on trash day, and my zip code isn't even 90210 or 75209.  Who could possibly throw away such a beautiful piece.  Not sure what I'll do with the whole or its partsnbsp...

Big Girl Bed

I love to paint furniture.

"B"ounty

Isn't it "B"eautiful?  It was free (bounty) for the asking today at lunch.  They were putting new signage on the building where I work.  It stands about 36 1/2" tall and about 9"...

2 Painted chest of drawers

These pieces were painted to match a comforter set.  The comforter has since been replaced, but I still like the pieces, they currently are tucked away in the closet and used daily.

Mini chandelier (Georgia Moon style)

This is a mini version of Georgia Moon's chandelier posting a few months back.  I found the tricycle wheel at a flea market and added clear ornaments and keys.  I use it as my bedside...

What's a girl to wear?

Plastic pearls and glass beads tied with a red satin polka dot ribbon gives Atticus festive attire for the holiday party.

Holiday dog collar: What's a girl to wear?

Holiday bunco is at our house.  So Atticus will be wearing a string of plastic pearls and glass beads.  And what "pretty woman" doesn't wear polka dots.

Tiny Christmas Tree: reuse

This little tree is in my master bath.  The decorations are from my jewelry box.  I used necklaces and bracelets as the garland and earrings, rings and lapel pins as ornaments.  The...

Tractor seat: Best seat

The tractor seat was purchased at Canton with this idea in mind.

Grandma's chair

These chairs were a wedding present for my Grandparents back in the 1900's.  I have 2 of them and a rocker.  The seat originally was rope or twine.  I purchased leather belts at thrift...

Saturday's trinkets

All in a Saturday at the local flea markets.

Love My Chair

I bought this chair in Round Top, Texas.  It needs a little bit of work.  I really like Sue's leather and fabric chair in the Creative Home issue.  Does anyone know where I can get...

Sprinkler is now a candle sconce

I purchased the sprinkler at a flea market and the votive cup at a local antique shop.  Looks really cute haning on my fence.

"green" birdhouse

My little birdhouse needed spiffing up. 

school house to doll house

Shutters and windows were made from popsicle sticks and picture frames from the $1 store.  Rugs are made from left over scraps of fabric.  Detail over the french door is a drawer pull plate.



Recent comments


Re: Neath the Wreath

Over 165 booths and 110 merchants
> This is the 14th annual NTW
> List of merchants on website www.neaththewreath.org
> Selections of merchandise include jewelry, women's clothes, home decor, kid's clothing, cookbooks, holiday decorations and more!
> Adventure Kids is on-site providing childcare - $15 for 3 hours

Re: MY REASONS FOR JUNKIN'

Oh the potential I see in this blank space. Old ceiling tin mounted on the door for detail. The brain just swims with ideas. Can't wait to see what ideas your brain comes up with.

Have fun giving it your style.
Sheri

Re: MY REASONS FOR JUNKIN'

Oh the potential I see in this blank space. Old ceiling tin mounted on the door for detail. The brain just swims with ideas. Can't wait to see what ideas your brain comes up with.

Have fun giving it your style.
Sheri

Re: Another Crazy Lamp

I continue to be impressed by your talent. Great job.

Re: Thrift frame to sophisicated art...

Love your stone fireplace. Great inspiration for my all brick fireplace.

Re: Hickory, dickory dock...man oh man did we find some clocks!!

Wow, how do you come down from a junkin' high light that?

Congrats on such a haul...

Re: "ALL KNOWING ONE"

Love the flat-top hairstyle on this handsome fella.

Re: salvaging old barn more photos

How lucky for you! That would be my idea of a great lake side retreat.

Re: Time to Hit the Sack

Awesome, that is wonderful. I bet Georgia Moon will like the California one.

Re: Funkalious, Junkalious Lamps

How fun and medevial looking...I love the belt.

Re: Infant's Chiffarobe turned Primitive Pie Safe

Congrats on a successful turnaround.

Re: Night-night Sugar...

Yes very sweet.

Re: Just another trash day in the neighborhood

Thank you for all your comments and ideas. I think it will end up lighting the Thanksgiving turkey in my dining room.

Sheri

Re: Oh Junk Angel of Wind Chimes

I recognize this item. It is a hair spray can cover from the 60s. My Mom had one in our bathroom when I was growing up. Her can of White Rain or Adorn was beautifully hidden underneath.

Great transformation to a delicate wind chime.
Sheri

Re: JMS Members > 5,000!

WAHOO High 5K!
I too enjoy all the positive feedback and encouragement.

Re: Don't be Chicken

That's clever! Good job Junk Architect Jim.

Re: Is anyone going to the 650 mile garage sale this week?

Good luck to you, I hope you have a successful week.

Re: Any Ideas ?? I'm stumped!

Great piece. Use it in the kitchen to sort your spices and/or measuring cups or on the bathroom counter (if it's long like mine) to places your eyeshadows, brushes, hair baubles and all those girly things.

In the garage to organize all those different size nails and tacks.

Good luck with it.

Re: Windchime

Great idea with the Petron bottle.

Re: Bench/Coffee Table

Pretty, pretty...

Re: Georgia Moon's First Occasional Sale

Oh Georgia, that photograph is awesome! You should have it enlarged and printed on canvas. Or print black and white and water color the door in pink or turquoise. Or print sepia toned.

But just awesome enlarged and framed just as it is. Signed and Numbered.

Would have loved to be at the sale too.
Sheri

Re: Granite Scrap Patio and Path

To avoid the slick part, turn the granite over to the non-polished side. Still lovely granite without the slippery slope.

Re: Vintage Headboard "Fence"

That's what I call Texas-sized trellis. Love it.

Re: My first bench project

I am jealous. I made my first attempt this weekend, making a bench from a footboard. Needless to say mine is not picture worthy. But I'm not giving up. I'm inspired.

Re: card catalog drawers

What could be more appropriate for your kitchen. Great recycle on the drawers and the clean lines are oh so contemporary.

Re: Rusty Old Wheelbarrow Planter

What a great second life. I just discovered today my old wheelbarrel has to be retired as well. It has a broken axel. Thanks for the idea Jim.

Sheri

Re: GIONIS ON A JUNKIN' ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh I love the bowl...I collect green bowls. Like JunkArchitect I wish I could attend, you have a nice stash. Good luck on your sale.

Re: Old Door Coffee Table

Congrats on your first posting. The door/table is wonderful.

Re: Found Dentist chair in my BASEMENT under the stairs!!!!!!!!!!

AND PINK! Looks like it should be in a museum. Or the rinse bowl can be a bird bath. Have you checked the local archives to see who were the previous owners' of your home. This looks like an episode for "If Walls Could Talk".

Re: Meet the Cover Dog

It's that herding instinct of the border collie in him. He looks like he could be my girl Atticus' brother.

Good job Shadow!!!

Re: My Texas-sized Junk Swap Package!

Oh Kathy, I recognize the seashell angels. She was made by Margaret Furlong from Oregon. I have almost her whole collection (as she is not making them any longer). My Mom started my collection back in 1981 and I got one each year until her studio closed 2002-ish (can't remember). She made a series of tree toppers, pocket full of stars, box of shells each out of bisque porcelein. Each year the angel was holding something different. Originally there were 3" angels, then she expanded to a 2, 4 & 5" each hold a different item (dove, trumpet-1981, sun, bouquet, starfish, heart and more). If you'll notice the back of her shell dress should be stamped with the year she was made. If I remember correctly Margaret began the angels as a tribute to her daughter, who probably is now a young adult.

You have a rare find.

Re: Catch Me on The Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda!

Great job Sue on the appearance. Just like a bunch of girls all talking at the same time. HARPO Production will be calling soon.

Re: HERCULES POWER Mirror Project

Oh fun, I can just see that in a little boys bathroom. Lucky you.

Re: Bad Dog

What a cute face, surely he didn't stay in time out too long with that cute face.

Re: A Girlfriend for RePete -- Another Playful Pooch

Congrats on a successful auction. Re-Pete was worth every penny. Cleo is a cutie too.

Re: Twitter

I'm on it now too: Atticusfinch3. If you pass thru Dallas, TX on the way to Round Top, stop on by.
Sheri

Re: The Ugly Duckling turns into the Swan

Good job on the slip cover. Love the 30-40's style.

Re: G E O

It is so fun to see your name so grand. GEO is C-O-O-L!.

JunkArchitect, we have to wade thru the beanie babies here in Texas too.

Re: Kitchen Redo

What a wonderful transformation. And looks like a great place to gather with family and friends.

Re: "CORKER'

Love it, my brother plays the guitar...I might just have to make him one. Thanks for sharing this stummin' idea.

Re: Salvaged Secretary

Artgurl, you might be able to use silver leaf to repair your mirror. Or maybe even just brush some metallic silver paint on the backside, to give the illusion of the mirror.

Good luck.

Re: A true "junky" to "funky" transformation

Very good. It looks like an old croquet caddie. Your imagination made something non-functional to fun-ctional.
Kudos...

Re: Vintage pincushions

I have a few of these little pieces (deer, bear & duck) in my garage. Thanks for the idea on what to do with them.

Re: Old wooden window for holloween

Oh this is fun...you could paint a window for every holiday. Cheshire Cat meets the Great Pumpkin.

Re: Vintage Jewelry Redesigned

Beautiful, I just love the pearls.

Re: coffe table w/ no top

I think your local glass/mirror shop would be able to cut a piece to fit.

I love the dainty details of this table.

Re: Storm Window Display Shelf

I think that green was the all in compassing institutional color.

I would suggest hinging them so they will stand and mounting hooks so you can hang your wares. You could maybe make a shelf along the middle section so the items on the shelf will be scene from both sides. Use some decorative wooden brackets from Lowes or Home Depot for feet (if additional stability is needed). A third panel door would make a great trio of a piece. Good luck and can't wait to see the finished product.

Sheri

Re: All work and no play

"Rufus at Play" Great Job, I'd be the first to place a bid, and hopefully the last!!!!

Re: Another Saturday and a New Project...

Oh he will be irresitible at the auction. Keep us posted on your success.

Re: Pssst. Don't tell anyone, but....

Very cute, I've not heard of them as "gossip" benches. I suppose the more cushy ones are the "courting" benches.

Re: My bull skull...transformed

Great job, way to make us Texans proud. You forgot your disclaimer: no animals were harmed in this project, it died of natural causes.

Re: A reminder... the Junkyard Dog Collar Contest ends at noon on December 24th!

He has such a beautiful coat. Looks like a great pal too.

Re: He's not a dog or cat but he's sure handsome.

He gets my vote too! Very handsome fella.

Re: Towering blast from the past

Love this. I have a baseball/softball room. Bats works well as curtain rods too.

Re: MORE FOUND COLLECTIONS

IP, I see an angel in that pile. Round mold for her dress, diamond mold for wings, heart for a halo. Maybe use a square mold for the base and a dow rod as the core for all those pieces. She'll be beautiful.

Re: Holiday dog collar: What's a girl to wear?

Am I doing something wrong? I tried to post my pic to the contest site, but it didn't ask for my particulars. It was only as if I was posting to the "member projects". Please advise. Thanks.

Re: Rustic candelier "dooded" up for Christmas

Wonderful idea, and it is dramatic and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Re: A little Christmas bling...

oh your bejeweled girly tree is precious. It looks like I need to bling my tree up a little more.

Re: On Newsstands Now!

Congratulations on your continued success. I can't wait to be an initial subscriber.
Sheri

Re: Charming Little Chairs!

Precious.

Re: Old door bench seat

Funky curve to a traditional piece. Great job and thanks for the idea.

Re: I Love the Details of Vintage Cast offs & New

Funny...my Mom had that same scarf (and on date-night with Daddy, purple velvet hot pants). What a treasured find on the table.

Re: A Silver and Black Christmas...so far

Love the silver, white/black theme. Have fun in the city by the Bay...that is this Texas girl's favorite city.

Re: salvaged architecture pieces

OH...the "green-eyed monster" of envy just popped out! What a terrific freebie. I like Lanette's idea of curtain corbels.
Sheri

Re: Sophie the Dachshund

What a cute model.

Re: Just wanted to give you a lil' peek in my junk sheds !

Can I come over and play at your house! I've just recently borrowed my brothers compound saw...I don't want to give it back. My sister says he's created a monster, b/c now I have all the projects to do.

Re: Twinkle, Twinkle BIG Star

What a dramatic statement. I collect yard sticks too.

Re: Tag... You're It!

Sue, I was just in the cuties shop here in Dallas (in the Lakewood area of town) called Curiosity Shop and saw every single items on your two postings. So next time you are in our neck of the woods you will have to scope them out. I purchased some of the tin letters and a brass cow tag (when I realized what it was I giggled out loud..right there in the store).

I promise you won't be disappointed.

Re: FRIDGE LOOKS LIKE A CUPBOARD!

OMGosh...I love it! Did you do the side and edges too?

Re: Greet your holiday guests with a little fun

My mind just continues to be boggled at the creativity that I see on this site. Great job on making functional items artistic.

Re: Is there an Architect, errr, Architecture in the House!

Lanette, love your ideas. I have used a picture frame around the thermostat (architectural "uglies") in the hallway at my house. Small attention to details make it our own...

As always thank you for sharing.

Re: Shimmer Me Timbers

What a great combination. You could also add one of those new battery lited candles (not junk style, but inventive just the same).

Thanks for letting us have a peek into that marvelous brain...

Re: Suitcase Dog Bed

Very inventive...love spoiled pet ideas.

Re: OOH La LA CE OUI

I have a headboard I need to convert. Thanks for the ideas. I also have a "carriage house" sign over my garage, after all it does house my little silver (Jetta) carriage.

Re: The Ideal Christmas Tree!

How creative. I checked out your site too, and the dog is awesome...after my own heart. Wish you were closer to Texas.

Re: bus scrolls, vintage hand-made toy race track and big old industrial wheels!

I love the race track's gray side graphic quality. What a wonderful piece of are (would fit my vaulted wall perfectly).

Re: Sewing Table Deconstructed

Beautiful. Your cut job on the tin was clean as well.

Re: Junking on a TUESDAY???

Georgia, I agree with Kathy I think the 3-legged stands are flag stands. You found some great stuff, just makes the mind reels with possibilities. My day job is getting in the way of being out having fun finding junk to recycle. Funny thing...I was in downtown McKinney, Texas (great antique/boutiques to shop) and I saw a SUV with the Texas license plate "JUNKIN". She would fit right in here if she's not already a member junker.

Re: Not-too-shabby "cashier" table

Kathy, icing on the cake...add a picture frame or found molding below the cashier's sign with your boutique name.

Cute cute cute

Re: Chaise Lounges from my childhood!

I agree with Sue on painthem them. To avoid any more deteriation so you can enjoy them for many more years...I would clean them up and paint them with Rusteoleum, it works wonders.

Re: Found on the Curb!

Those kinds of finds just make me giddy. The end result is fabulous.

Re: French shabby linen armoire

Wow, I'm impressed. That is beautiful.

Re: It's a Spinner

Amazing how you can make such huge industrial pieces fit in and add warmth to your home. I bet your castle looks fabulous.

Re: Vintage Christmas

Hmmm...that Santa looks familiar from my childhood. Can't remember if it was my Grandma or baby-sitter Granny who had one in their decor. What a great display for such memorable items.

Re: Lighting Dilemma

Tracey, today I went to a building surplus and they had a couple of these fixtures. So the possibilities are endless. And I'm in Texas too. The location was Real Deal in Westminster, TX. Oh and they have spindles and post at unreasonable prices. My brain was just reeling...

Re: Holiday Home Tour

Lanette, I checked out your blog and love your home. Good luck with your home tour.

Re: Love My Chair

KMayflowers, thanks I know exactly where you are talking about. Where is your shop? I'm not quite that ambitious. I have a good upholster I've used before I'll probably call him.

Thank you all for your help. Give me a few months and hopefully I'll have a success story to post on this one.

P.S. Chair is comfy, great little side table near by to set a cup of coffee or glass of wine.

Re: Home for the Holidays with Sue

Oh, I hope my copy is in the mail today. Can't wait.

Re: wonderfull good find this week.

Golly Moses...what a haul. I do like the stacking as a table base with glass on top.

Oooh Candy, I don't have your vision of headboard but sounds fabulous. Cool.

Re: Lighting Dilemma

oh the possibilities...

1) blown glass ornaments (at your local hobby store) in varying sizes by strings or silver wire from each layer, all clear or colors to match your decor.

2) tie strips of tule between the layers with a few old chandalier crystals wired into the tool.

3) I do like the idea of painting white or silver as mentioned by Candy.

Can't wait to see your finished treasure.

Re: Finch Handmade Cage

How sweet. What won't we do for our pets. Love the scene in the back.

Re: City Sidewalks

If you are in the Lone Star State this weekend:

Neath The Wreath
November 7-9
Friday: 9 a to 8p
Sat: 9a to 6p
Sun: 11a to 5p

Location: Plano Centre
2000 East Spring Creek Parkway (between Hwy 5 and Jupiter)
Plano, Texas

Re: Believe

I hope you bought more than one. Those would make great gifts for Christmas. "Hark...Sing"

Re: Rust Brothers No More

Georgia, I can see the brackets on the conservatory. And that beautiful round flange as the top of a great wind chime of other gathered junk (keys or forks). Can't wait to see what it all becomes.

Re: Garden Mosaic Sun Face For Under $1.00

Hey fun Rosie Moon. I have his cousins in my backyard on the fence.

Re: Sprinkler is now a candle sconce

Hello Georgia. AtticusFinch is my lab/border collie's name, and yes from To Kill A Mockingbird, one of my favs. Thanks to you all for the welcome, you have all made me very excited about posting my junkin' projects. Just returned from Canton, Texas today. Had a blast got some new old junk. I'll share soon.

Re: another window / another idea

great job and cleaver too

Re: And...A Cozy Guest Room Too!

Beautiful!

Re: school house to doll house

Thanks for your comments. Yes I made it for my friend's 1-yr. old daughter. Casters have come in handy as she loves pushing it around.

Re: My birdfeeders

Looks like the local bird restaurant.