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Old Iron Hoop Orb
Rusty old iron hoops from whiskey barrel planters are salvaged and made into a garden ornament.
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Thread Holder
Pieces of junk make a handy thread holder.
I Love Old Hardware
Sometimes old hardware is too pretty to use as hardware.
Ladder Shelf
Part of an old ladder makes a handy shelf.
Paper Dispenser
Make something that's not quite what you wanted into something that's just right.
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Quirky Decor
If you love it, why not display it?
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Aging Galvanized Metal
Regular toilet bowl cleaner works miracles on shiny new galvanized metal.
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Junk for Storage
I always look for storage options when I'm out junking.
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My Version of Junk in the Trunk...
A trunk and some old wooden feet make a great coffee table. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite pieces!
Manly Mirror
A beat up shop mirror, some old leather belts and scraps of rope turn a drab mirror into something a little more special.
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Trashy Moneybag
A functional and cute trash bag for the car, made from an old moneybag and a gallon size freezer bag.
More Junk Decor
Nothing on this mantel is new, and none of it was expensive. That's the thing I love about junk~I can switch things out more often because I can afford to!
Attention Idaho Junkers
A great junk store in southeastern Idaho.
Salvaged Cabinet
The top of an old built in china hutch becomes a gorgeous wall cabinet.
Anatomy of a "Junk" Room
Can you furnish an entire room with junk? Yup.
Tripod Lamp
A lamp made from an old tripod
Using Vintage Textiles In Home Decor
It's not just metal and wood junk that can add character to your home. Vintage textiles can add personality, too.
Trouble Light From Odds and Ends
I love the the look of those old cage lights, but not the price. So I made my own!
Going Authentic
A recent New York Times article claims that authenticity in home decor "may be getting old". I think it's a trend that will only grow.
Jewelry Organizer
A jewelry organizer made from scraps, a frame, some vintage knobs and an old soap dish.
Christmas Bells
A unique door hanger made from an old brass bell and a horse bit. Just add a little greenery!
Christmas Lantern
A fun Christmas display using an old lantern, vintage bottlebrush trees, a small deer figurine, and epsom salts.
Trumeau Mirror
A trumeau mirror made from an old door, trim and paint.
Yardstick Crate
A simple crate made from scrap lumber and vintage yardsticks.
Scrappy Clock
I made this clock from scrap wood, numbers I salvaged from some old power poles, and a new clock mechanism. It was a really fun project!
From frumpy to fabulous!
A frumpy old ceramic drink dispenser is now a cute laundry soap dispenser. Amazing what paint and some rub-ons will do!
Cheap chic
Like a lot of people money is tight for us right now. But I'm sick of looking at the same old stuff, so I bought these old drapery rod finials for less than a buck at a salvage warehouse. I took them...
Laundry rack made from scrap wood.
I was inspired by the laundry rack that Centsational Girl (www.centsationalgirl.com) showcased on her blog recently. I decided to build my own, but didn't want to spend much, so I used scrap wood and...
Old portrait frame
Hi. I'm new here, and I love to see what everyone is doing with their junk. What fun! I had this old portrait frame, the kind with the convex glass, and I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it. I...
Hutch top transformation
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Sizzling Mid Century Wall Art
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Recent comments
Re: Old Metal Ladder Turned Into a Storage Rack
That's so cool, Laurel! I love the basket you added, too.
posted: 4:04 pm on October 14thRe: Old Blue Prints framed in Rustic Charm
I really like this! I predict we'll be seeing things like this all over~from Restoration Hardware to home magazines. So cool!
posted: 10:21 am on October 14thRe: Repurposed Upcycled Philco AM Radio & Turntable Clothes Hamper
Oh, be still my heart! I LOVE this! It doesn't get much cooler than that.
posted: 10:18 am on October 14thRe: Thread Holder
If you really want one, Jim, I'll send you one. Seriously! I'll just need your address.
posted: 10:15 am on October 14thRe: Trash finds into Cottage Beach bath
That's a great makeover! The paint on the cabinet looks SO good!
posted: 8:09 pm on September 11thRe: Blackboard Credenza
That's pretty cool! It looks great, and you can't beat the price!
posted: 8:07 pm on September 11thRe: Chair-y Chair-y Quite Contrary
I love the fringe! Very cool chair!
posted: 12:03 pm on September 7thRe: Radiator Water Bag Tote
That is cool! The graphics looks so authentic!
posted: 12:02 pm on September 7thIt gives me some ideas for a few grain sacks I have laying around.
Re: Old Plastic Gold is RENEWED
What a great idea! Then you can just flip it around when you want a change! I really like the red. Nice job!
posted: 8:52 pm on August 29thRe: My "green" Greenhouse and cold frame!
That is adorable! We've been saving old windows so we can do something like this. I'll have to show yours to my husband!
posted: 8:51 pm on August 29thRe: Glass Garden Totems
Those are all so fun! I love that skinny one in the third photo.
posted: 4:01 pm on August 16thRe: Wild Martini Table
Wow! That's very art deco~great work!
posted: 4:00 pm on August 16thRe: Refurbed Crib Is Fab Bench!
I think it turned out swell, too! Great job!
posted: 3:59 pm on August 16thRe: Curbside raisin crate transformation .....
That's SO cute! I love the paint job,too.
posted: 4:31 pm on August 9thRe: 8th Annual Autumn JunkFest & Flea Market
I wish I could go! If this year's sale is anything like the photos from last year, it's going to be great!
posted: 2:25 pm on August 8thRe: One Way To Rehab A Delaminating Cabinet
It looks fantastic! You do great work!
posted: 9:41 am on August 4thRe: British Invasion
That's such a great display~I love your style!
posted: 9:36 am on August 4thRe: Printer's drawer coffee table
How COOL! And the sides are crates? You're a junk genius!
posted: 9:41 pm on August 1stRe: Aging Galvanized Metal
No, I think it's the acid in the toilet bowl cleaner. Most of them have some sort of acid in them. Whatever it is, it works!
posted: 9:39 pm on August 1stRe: Roadside Find
Oh, I hope you can save it! It's so cute!
posted: 8:58 am on July 31stRe: "Playing" with a Mailbox...
I love this, Laurel! Now I want one. :)
posted: 11:14 am on July 29thRe: YOU-Nique Sleigh Bed
That is just amazing! I'm so jealous~I'd love something like that on my porch. You had great vision there. :)
posted: 10:43 am on July 27thRe: Antique door makeover
CUTE!!! That would look so great on a front porch~good work!
posted: 8:54 pm on July 21stRe: Wine box from pallet wood, spindle and tree branch vase
I love that handle! What a great trug~and the vase is pretty sweet, too!
posted: 8:53 pm on July 21stRe: Repurposed Antique Frame
Those are great! What a fun idea!
posted: 8:42 pm on July 18thRe: Creating A One Of A Kind Chandelier Out Of Decanters
That is SO pretty! A classier take on the canning jar light~very cool!
posted: 8:41 pm on July 18thRe: Globe Lamp and Recycled Sconce Bookend
How great is that look?? I LOVE the lamp, and the bookend is pretty cool, too! Good work!
posted: 8:40 pm on July 18thRe: Vintage Foyer Welcome.
She looks quite glamorous! Great addition to a foyer!
posted: 10:38 am on July 14thRe: My "Big Girl" Ladder Bed Canopy...
Fabulous! This is the first time I've seen a ladder used this way, and I LOVE it!
posted: 10:28 am on July 14thRe: GREAT JUNK FINDS DURING LAST COUPLE WEEKS OF JUNE! LONGGGG POST :)
You found some great stuff! I love that hamper and the gate.
posted: 10:27 am on July 14thRe: Pelican in flight
I really like that! It would look great on a porch, or even over a mantle. Fantastic!
posted: 10:25 am on July 14thRe: Pet Bed made from Old wine crate
That's adorable! Making it a bunk bed was a genius idea.
posted: 10:24 am on July 14thRe: Red, White & Blue Garden Whimsy
That is so cute! I could use some of those for late summer when most of my flowers are starting to look a little tired. :)
posted: 10:23 am on July 14thRe: Foundry Pattern Mirror
That's fantastic! It doesn't even have to try to be cool, it just is!
posted: 6:02 pm on July 6thRe: Junk art coat hook wall? Yup!
I'm just amazed at how you can take so many things, put them all on a wall and make it look so great!
posted: 12:39 pm on June 28thRe: Etching made easy!
Those are so unique and so pretty! I'm going to have to try etching something. Great work!
posted: 12:37 pm on June 28thRe: My Better Late than Never Summer Garden Project!
Ok. Now I'm kicking myself for throwing out literally dozens of these years ago! They make PERFECT planters!
posted: 12:36 pm on June 28thRe: Paint Stir-er Flower...
Oh, I want some! That is just plain cute!
posted: 12:35 pm on June 28thRe: Edgemont Tin & Film Storage Box Metal Birdhouse
I'm kind of coveting this. Ok. I'm really coveting it! Fantastic work!
posted: 12:33 pm on June 28thRe: Foyer Mantle
That's just cool! I really like this!
posted: 12:32 pm on June 28thI also love the railroad spikes. All I'm doing with mine right now is sticking them in our flower beds to keep the dog from laying on the flowers!
Re: Honeycomb bead Necklace with Vintage backplate pendant
I think it's darling! I love the backplate. There is something a little honeycomb-ish about it. The beads that dangle off the pendant look like a little like a beehive, too.
posted: 12:30 pm on June 28thRe: Kithchen of the Blue Island
Love isn't blind to potential! What a great piece! The blue is just perfect for it.
posted: 12:28 pm on June 28thRe: Studio Space
What an incredible space! It's just gorgeous!
posted: 12:27 pm on June 28thRe: Photo Finish
It's a photo stand worthy of the photo of your beautiful daughter! So cool!
posted: 12:26 pm on June 28thWe're going to be empty nesters next year. I feel your pain.
Re: All the Pretty Junk
It's pretty and it's organized! I love this look! And now I want some of those bread pans~I'll have to be on the lookout. Great work!
posted: 12:24 pm on June 28thRe: A window of opportunity/organization
This is so cute, and the fact that it's so functional is great! I love all the little junk charms hanging on it. :)
posted: 12:22 pm on June 28thRe: New Birdhouses and driftwood tree
These are all fantastic! The birdhouses are so unique, and those driftwood trees are fabulous! I don't know how you'd do lights, either. I think they're great as they are!
posted: 1:52 pm on June 21stRe: Little Tonka Dump Truck planted with hens and chicks
Oh, my gosh! Adorable! This brings back memories! My brother loved his Tonka trucks, and we'd play with them in the sandbox was next to a bed of hens and chicks.
posted: 1:49 pm on June 21stRe: Neat Spoon or Butter Paddle found in Church Sale
That is really cool! I'd hang it on my wall in a heartbeat! Great find!
posted: 1:48 pm on June 21stRe: The Country Junk Sale...June 15th and 16th, 2012
Holy Moly! I wish I could hop on a plane and go! I see tons of things I'd love to buy.
posted: 12:46 pm on June 16thHave fun at the sale!
Re: From Picnic Table to Bench
I LOVE that! What a great use for some unwanted wood. I'll bet your neighbor would take those planks back now! Great color, too.
posted: 1:29 pm on June 13thRe: Sweet Junk Nothings...
That is ADORABLE! I love the old leather.
posted: 1:28 pm on June 13thI thought it was a gun holster!
Re: Deck-orating...
I just love your deck. It is inside, but outside!
posted: 8:18 am on June 8thRe: All Fans on Deck!
That's such a fun idea! Your deck looks so great, and those fans just pump up the fun factor.
posted: 8:17 am on June 8thThe view's not too shabby, either!
Re: Vintage Water Pumps & Gas Nozzle on the Patio
You've got some very cool and interesting junk there! I've got an old pump I should dig out and display. See? You inspired me!
posted: 8:13 am on June 8thRe: Wall Cubbies
I LOVE this! What a fantastic look~I could see something like this in our mud room. Great work!
posted: 8:28 pm on June 5thRe: Used Shutters
Very cute! I like the shelf you added at the bottom.
posted: 8:27 pm on June 5thRe: Turkey Feeder Planter
How cool! They'd add some nice height to a flower bed, or look good on a porch~such a great idea!
posted: 8:49 pm on May 30thRe: glass flowers
Those are so pretty!
posted: 8:47 pm on May 30thRe: Old junk into new
I really like what you're doing with the old shutters. Great work!
posted: 3:25 pm on May 14thRe: Yardstick Table
I adore this table! It's so interesting, and great looking, too. The yardsticks are such a cool touch.
posted: 3:25 pm on May 14thRe: Mannequin
That is really cool! I love the age on it.
posted: 8:02 pm on May 8thRe: Ice Tongs and Paper Towels
I bought what I thought were ice tongs, but it turns out it was part of a sign advertising ice. They don't close! So I'll just have to sit here and admire your holder.
posted: 8:02 pm on May 8thRe: Ox Yoke Coat Tree
That is so cool! Ar first glance, I thought it was an old crossbow, but an old yoke is even better! It's like a piece of sculpture on the wall.
posted: 8:00 pm on May 8thRe: Weathers Chairs to Purple Friends
What a great save! The stenciling is a nice touch. Great color, too.
posted: 6:48 am on May 5thRe: Window Salvage
I LOVE this! It's so fun and so interesting. It is a lot like a quilt. Great work!
posted: 6:47 am on May 5thRe: My Hunky Chunky Coffee Table
Very cool! I really love your version. The chippy paint is great, and those wheels~awesome!
posted: 6:45 am on May 5thRe: Toboggan Wall Piece
That is SO COOL! Very creative, and functional, too. LOVE this!
posted: 12:36 pm on May 2ndRe: City Trash End Table
They did turn out cool! I really like the tops~great work!
posted: 12:35 pm on May 2ndRe: Framed fabric projects
Those all look great! I think the aqua colored frames and fabric are my favorites. Cute!
posted: 12:34 pm on May 2ndRe: Before and After Vanity
I love the two toned look! You did a great job!
posted: 12:33 pm on May 2ndRe: Cupboard door chalkboard
I have a door almost exactly like this! Yours turned out so cute I might have to copy you. I really like the coral color.
posted: 12:32 pm on May 2ndRe: Rusty Little Shoes
I've never seen anything like that! How creative! They really would be cool on tables at a bridal shower.
posted: 3:53 pm on April 26thRe: Farmhouse Table
What a great table! You did a fantastic job on it.
posted: 5:47 pm on April 24thRe: Springtime characters
Those are so fun! I love the lawn mowing guy!
posted: 5:09 pm on April 23rdRe: 1880's Reproduction industrial Cart
Amazing! It looks very authentic!
posted: 5:08 pm on April 23rdRe: outdoor swing rescue
Great save!
posted: 5:07 pm on April 23rdRe: May Flower Baskets. Sweet Bouquet Earrings
Those are gorgeous!
posted: 5:06 pm on April 23rdRe: Turning stairs into a TV stand
This is fabulous!
posted: 11:04 am on April 15thRe: Pallet Patina
That finish is SO awesome! What a great piece for organization!
posted: 11:04 am on April 15thRe: Shabby Little Door Table
This is such a fun project! I could use a couple of these on our front porch. Very cool!
posted: 11:03 am on April 15thRe: Yardstick & Galvanized Wash Tub Base Side Table
That is just plain COOL!
posted: 7:02 am on April 12thRe: Framed Clocks as Wall Art
How pretty! And it's an interesting display, too. It really does look great. And I'm glad you have a tall son. :)
posted: 4:16 pm on April 11thRe: Does this Side Table Stack Up?
Those are great! And huge! They make a really cool side table. I'd be looking through them all day. :)
posted: 4:15 pm on April 11thRe: Entry Shelf
That's really cool! I love it when junk looks pretty! You made a great piece.
posted: 10:49 am on April 11thRe: red oak has new life
I do like it! That paint finish is so cool. It's a great piece!
posted: 10:47 am on April 11thRe: Vintage Fruit Crate Wall Display Cabinet
That is fantastic! I'll bet people comment on it~they probably want to buy it, too!
posted: 10:46 am on April 11thRe: Grandma's Chairs
Pretty chairs! I especially love that yellow one. I've used the plaster of paris paint mix before. If you don't mind brush strokes, it's pretty good paint. It distresses really well.
posted: 5:45 pm on April 2ndRe: Media Dresser
Hinging that drawer is a genius idea! Your dresser looks great! I really like the paint color.
posted: 5:42 pm on April 2ndRe: Before and After: Vanity
I just tried the vaseline trick today~it really works! Your vanity look fabulous. I love the color!
posted: 5:40 pm on April 2ndRe: Paint a chalkboard on textured wall, framed with pallet wood
I love it! What a cool look!
posted: 5:39 pm on April 2ndRe: Upcycled Desk Made From Dismantled Piano Parts
Please come dismantle my piano! Wow! What a GREAT desk! The shelves were an awesome addition, and I love that you put that level on the back.
posted: 1:56 pm on March 22ndRe: Conveyor Belt turned Table Runner
I LOVE that! It's so interesting. Industrial and classy!
posted: 10:40 am on March 21stRe: Chair Redo
My mom used to have those exact chairs, only in this awful oyster color. I LOVE your after photo~it makes me wish my mom still had her ugly chairs! Very cool!
posted: 1:49 pm on March 17thRe: Jewelry stand
How cool! It looks like it's really functional as well as pretty.
posted: 1:48 pm on March 17thRe: Wooden Ball Chandelier {ideal from Pottery Barn}
It's beautiful! Did the balls come with holes in them already? It looks like it took a lot of patience, but the result is just gorgeous. Good work!
posted: 1:47 pm on March 17thRe: outdoor table and chairs - flea market find $20 for the 5 pieces!
I really don't know anything about your furniture, but it is COOL! I'd paint the metal white but leave the wood the way it is. Just add a clear coat. But your idea of leaving the metal and painting the wood could look great, too. Have fun with your awesome furniture!
posted: 1:44 pm on March 17thRe: Silver or Silver Plated, Don't know, but love the look.
Those are great! I love the tea tin.
posted: 8:21 am on March 13thRe: Projects for my first Flea Market Booth this weekend
I predict that you'll do very well! I don't have any pointers, but I wish you luck! Have fun!
posted: 8:18 am on March 13thRe: Curbside find: tiger oak chest!
WOW! The things people throw away! You did such a fabulous job with this rescue~it's an absolutely beautiful piece.
posted: 8:17 am on March 13thRe: Upcycled Tennis Racquet Wall Trophy & Awards Display Shelf
That is so cool! The hooks underneath are perfect for medals~I'm going to have to make a few of these for my kids! Awesome repurpose!
posted: 8:15 am on March 13thRe: Spring into spring with a fun Easter display
That's such a cute display! It definitely says "spring"!
posted: 4:42 pm on March 11thRe: Rustic Easter
That makes such a cool centerpiece! Rustic but pretty~great combintation
posted: 10:27 am on March 11thRe: CDTree - Here's a One-Of-A-Kind Christmas tree that will catch all eyes!
Holy Moly, that looks like a lot of work~but worth it! What a great looking tree!
posted: 6:48 am on March 6thRe: Message board
Good work! I really like the mail holder piece you added.
posted: 6:47 am on March 6thRe: Recycled from headboard.
I LOVE how you left the hardware on the posts/candleholders! I think you got a lot of mileage out of this headboard, and everything looks really good!
posted: 6:44 am on March 6thRe: Headbands with Vintage Buttons
Those are some happy headbands! Really cute!
posted: 2:33 pm on March 3rdRe: Circus Inspired Toy Chest
That's so cute! You did a great job on the lettering.
posted: 2:32 pm on March 3rdRe: FOR THE BIRDS
No matter what you keep in there, it will look amazing! What a great piece!
posted: 2:31 pm on March 3rdRe: Funky Coffee Table
That is fabulous!
posted: 2:30 pm on March 3rdRe: add spring to the garden
That is such a fun table! It definitely adds some spring. :) LOVE the colors!
posted: 1:31 pm on March 1stRe: dining table and bench
Those are two of THE coolest things I've seen all week! I especially like the bench. It's rare to see something so industrial also be so pretty!
posted: 1:30 pm on March 1stRe: Industrial Lamps
Those are some very cool looking lamps! I wish I'd kept our old milk strainers now. :)
posted: 8:18 am on March 1stRe: map & coat hooks
They look great together, too! It looks like a fabulous boys room~thanks for sharing!
posted: 8:16 am on March 1stRe: Bird House for Spring
How FUN! Some lucky bird family will LOVE it!
posted: 3:51 pm on February 27thRe: Put your feet up
Cool! It makes a great footstool! Love the fabric.
posted: 3:49 pm on February 27thRe: Splash into Spring!
I'm with gadgetsponge~the spray would give them a perch and make it even more fun to watch. It's a great birdbath!
posted: 3:47 pm on February 27thRe: Old door as a photo display
That's so creative! What a great look!
posted: 3:05 pm on February 21stRe: Some new items from JunkFX
Oooh! I love the funnel light!
posted: 3:04 pm on February 21stRe: MORE RUSTY PARTS
That's so pretty! A hay hook and a wheel~who would have thought! Well. You!
posted: 3:03 pm on February 21stRe: Old Garden Figurines make GREAT Decor for the Indoors with a little paint.
That's pretty cool! I love the black highlights! She looks great on her little plant stand.
posted: 3:02 pm on February 21stRe: Furniture given a new life
You've done some really lovely things! I think the vanity is my favorite.
posted: 3:00 pm on February 21stRe: FREEBIES
Yes, we do! Cool vase!
posted: 6:45 am on February 18thRe: Garage Sale Cubby Table
I LOVE it! Those hairpin legs are so unexpected but they look so good! It's so great that you got such a cool piece for $5, too.
posted: 6:44 am on February 18thRe: Top 10 Pick...Architectural and Furniture Pieces
Wow, Tammy! These are some fantastic projects! Tons of ideas here.
posted: 6:41 am on February 18thRe: Traffic Light Lens & Muffin Pan Bird Feeders
Those are so cool! Much more fun to look at than bird feeders at the home and garden stores.
posted: 5:22 pm on February 15thRe: Using Vintage Textiles In Home Decor
Hi MakinItHappen~That is a fabulous slipcover! I wish I could take credit for it, but Shelley from howtoslipcover.blogspot.com sewed it. She was nice enough to let me use the photo.
posted: 2:53 pm on February 15thRe: Using Vintage Textiles In Home Decor
Hi, InkByTheBarrel. I didn't make the lampshade. Judy from www.lampshadelady.typepad.com graciously allowed me to use the photo. It's a fabulous lampshade, isn't it?
posted: 2:51 pm on February 15thRe: Happy Valentine's Day
Beautiful!
posted: 1:10 pm on February 14thRe: Cuddling up to Valentine's Day
Those are simply stunning! Genuine pieces of art! Gorgeous, gorgeous work.
posted: 8:09 pm on February 13thRe: More to Recycle, Projects never end!
Those are all great projects! Very outside the box. Good work!
posted: 8:07 pm on February 13thRe: Faux {Vintage} Metal Stencils
Those look so authentic! I think the combination of the spray paint and the glaze really works. Great project!
posted: 8:06 pm on February 13thRe: Another Pallet Top Table
I love the metal edging. It gives the whole piece a really great industrial vibe. Good work!
posted: 8:03 pm on February 13thRe: Old Crate Table Top
That's so cool! The graphics from the crate look amazing~perfect as a tabletop!
posted: 8:02 pm on February 13thRe: Button Pins
I'v never seen anything like these! They're lovely, and I think it's a wonderful way to remember your mother.
posted: 6:50 am on February 11thRe: Vase container on board!
It's darling! The little bird stencil is just the right amount of "jewelry".
posted: 6:48 am on February 11thRe: Mirror, Mirror, on the wall....
I'm trying to figure out how you got the aged look, too. Glaze? It looks fantastic!
posted: 6:45 am on February 11thRe: RUSTY BIRDTALK
Something like this would look so at home in my yard~I really like it! I might even have a hay hook laying around somewhere!
posted: 6:44 am on February 11thRe: Old Porcelain Knob Towel Hangers
I LOVE it! It's so cute~I love the knobs and the distressed finish in the shelf. I want
posted: 6:43 am on February 11thto make one now!
Re: BIRD HOUSE
It's a great looking birdhouse! Very nice work.
posted: 8:14 am on February 8thRe: Teapot Lamp
Oh, that's adorable! What a fun lamp!
posted: 8:13 am on February 8thRe: Kitchen & Breakfast Nook Makeover ~ part 2 ~ the breakfast nook
What was it with those fences? I remember them everywhere in the 70's. Your breakfast nook looks amazing!
posted: 8:12 am on February 8thRe: WORK IN PROGRESS
That's cool! Something like that would definitely add some interest to our garden!
posted: 8:10 am on February 8thRe: Kitchen & Breakfast Nook Makeover ~ part 1 ~ the kitchen
That amazing! Your kitchen looks so fresh and bright now! Did you cut out the space in the upper cabinets yourselves? It looks great! You did a wonderful job.
posted: 8:09 am on February 8thRe: junk table
It makes a great table! That base is so cool~I wonder what it used to be?
posted: 8:06 am on February 8thRe: Outdoors Going Green
Right away that clock caught my eye~too cool! You've done some really interesting and great looking projects.
posted: 4:14 pm on February 1stRe: This week's alley finds
I'd guess it's maybe from the 20's? The pull is beautiful! I can't wait to see what you do with it!
posted: 4:13 pm on February 1stRe: Recycled homes and feeders for the Birds!
Those are all great! What an imagination you have! I really love the last one.
posted: 4:11 pm on February 1stRe: Dressed Up Vintage Bottles
Those are just adorable! The webbing sure adds a lot of interest, and the tags are really cute.
posted: 4:10 pm on February 1stRe: Upcycled Vintage Canvas Bin Side Table
That's such a great look! The top and the bin look perfect together. Good work!
posted: 4:09 pm on February 1stRe: Andrea's Top 10 Pick: Rust
Is it weird that rust makes me drool a little?
posted: 12:10 pm on January 28thGreat top 10 choice, and wonderful photos!
Re: Organizing Photos...The Junk Market Style Way
Those are just the ultimate in cool! I especially like the Coke one. The way you wrecked the covers looks so authentic, and all the embellishments are pretty much perfect!
posted: 3:26 pm on January 27thRe: Vintage Biscuit Tin Storage Idea
This is such a great idea, and so stylish. Awesome! Those old tins have so much personality.
posted: 3:22 pm on January 27thRe: Vintage Photo Frame
How cute! And easy to swap the photos out whenever you want, too. Great idea!
posted: 3:21 pm on January 27thRe: Vintage Bobbin Necklace
Now that is fun! My mom is a seamstress and she would LOVE this, too.
posted: 3:20 pm on January 27thRe: all repurposed...
It's gorgeous! I love the soft colors you've used.
posted: 3:18 pm on January 27thRe: Primping in the Ladies Room
How lucky are you to get all that reclaimed wood??! It's a great powder room. Good work!
posted: 3:31 pm on January 23rdRe: Crochet Clutch out of an Afghan Square
That is really cute! I'm going to be eyeing old afghans in a whole new light now!
posted: 3:30 pm on January 23rdRe: Old Laundry Basket Used For Towel Storage
I love this idea! It looks great hanging from that wrought iron hook.
posted: 3:29 pm on January 23rdRe: Chest Of Drawers For TV Components
Great looking piece~I love the paint job you gave it!
posted: 3:28 pm on January 23rdRe: Tool box "jewelry" box
That's just plain COOL! It looks great painted black. I also love that such a masculine piece has such a feminine function. :)
posted: 3:27 pm on January 23rdRe: Use What You Have
I have to find some rabbit feeders! I love your ideas!
posted: 5:52 pm on January 19thRe: First of the 2012 "Top Ten" Picks from JMS Editors and Contributors
Love all your industrial pieces! That guard rail is just awesome! I love the little "eat" box, too.
posted: 5:49 pm on January 19thRe: Army Helmet Turtle with old wrenches Don Hutchings / JunkFX
I didn't realize until I clicked on your post that it's a turtle! How fun! I think something like this would look so cute in a flower bed. I'm with gadgetsponge~I love his open mouthed expression!
posted: 10:39 am on January 18thRe: Junky Memo Board
I really like this! The stenciling looks like it just belongs there with all the vintage yumminess.
posted: 10:32 am on January 18thRe: Yesterdays Queens
I can just see these tucked into a bookcase or china cabinet. Cute!
posted: 10:30 am on January 18thRe: Dress Form from old mail bag
That's so cool! I love the US Mail letters going up the side.
posted: 6:54 pm on January 15thRe: junk swap ;)
That's some great junk! I'm going to have to sign up for the junk swap next time. Have fun with your new toys!
posted: 6:50 pm on January 15thRe: Welcome Velkommen
That's really cute! Something like that would look great next to my front door.
posted: 6:41 pm on January 12thRe: Ladder Craft Organizer
How cool! My grandma used to say "if you can't be useful, at least be decorative" but this has both! Good work!
posted: 2:39 pm on January 12thRe: Old lantern gets new lease on light
Something like this would look great in my son's room! Very cool!
posted: 2:33 pm on January 12thRe: American Girl Doll Day Bed from Dresser Drawer
That's adorable!I like the appliqu
posted: 2:32 pm on January 12thRe: Wedding Decorations Thus Far
It's going to be a gorgeous wedding! I love the birds on the branch.
posted: 6:23 pm on January 8thRe: Free to Fabulous!
Oh, wow! I love what you did here! I sure doesn't look like a free table now. Good work!
posted: 6:21 pm on January 8thRe: Junky Pendant Lamp
Cool! I like the embellishments-they add a fun vibe.
posted: 6:18 pm on January 8thRe: Gotta LOVE Vintage Hardware
Suddenly, I want to make some doors! I just love how yours turned out!
posted: 6:16 pm on January 8thRe: White Porcelain Enamel Space Heater "Industrial" Decorative Birdhouse
OK. I've been sitting her staring at my screen for 5 minutes, and I can't see any spoons! I think I see the trumpet part.
posted: 1:29 pm on January 5thYou are so creative!This is one fun birdhouse!
Re: Steel for a Steal
I love it! And I'm amazed at what you find in your alley! Very cool.
posted: 1:27 pm on January 5thRe: Old Dropcloth Gets New Job in Laundry Room
Talk about resourceful! I think it's great that you took an old drop cloth and made so many cute things from it! I love the graphics, and that laundry detergent cozy is adorable.
posted: 1:25 pm on January 5thRe: repurposed cross picture frame for kids room
I'll bet they liked it~those colors are so fun! The rhinestones are a nice touch of glam, too.
posted: 10:44 pm on January 2ndRe: January Wreath Change-up
I LOVE this! Not only is the entire display great looking, it's also very cool that the door came from your dad's farm.
posted: 10:03 pm on January 2ndRe: JMS Member Review 2011
Wow! There are some amazing projects in your lineup, and such incredible talent.
posted: 8:34 pm on January 2ndRe: Welcome to my office
That is cool! I love what you did with the ladder and the door, and the old paint finish is perfection! I also really like how you used things you found in your own barn. Fantastic work!
posted: 11:39 am on December 28thRe: I just couldn't help myself...
Great quote, and very cool sign! I really like the black and white and golden yellow color scheme of the room, too.
posted: 8:21 pm on December 27thRe: Upcycled Custom Blue Glass Silverplate Tray Bird Feeder
How pretty! That really is fine dining for birds!
posted: 7:26 am on December 26thRe: Pallet Box
Lucky you! It's an awesome crate! I love the handles.
posted: 7:25 am on December 26thRe: Repurposed Antiques at the Christmas Bazaar
I just got a lot of ideas just from you pictures! I have a ton of those old insulators just sitting in a drawer.
posted: 8:46 am on December 23rdI love you you displayed everything! Those yardstick frames are great!
Re: High School Varsity Letter Pillows
I should do this for my kids. They all have big red "m"s, and now I can see how great they look on pillows! I like how the welting around the edges of the pillows makes a kind of frame for the letters.
posted: 8:42 am on December 23rdRe: Mini Stepladder Card Tree
Well, how cute is that?? It's just the right size and everything. I'd have snatched that ladder up in a heartbeat, too. It's perfect!
posted: 8:38 am on December 23rdRe: "Gettin' twiggy with it"
I LOVE this look! I've been wanting to do this in my son's room, and now that I know what it will look like, I'm going to go ahead!
posted: 8:36 am on December 23rdRe: Holiday Party Ideas for the Wine Lover
I am so jealous of your cow tags! All those charms are a really fun touch. I'm sure everyone will love them!
posted: 8:35 am on December 23rdI love the sweater sleeve, too.
Re: Starry night Necklace
Beautiful! I love the little lockets.
posted: 8:32 am on December 23rdRe: "Bag" of Beauty!
I like the graphics on the front. You've used it well!
posted: 3:46 pm on December 21stRe: I Love Junk Market Swaps!!!
That is a great vintage frame! You've got a lot of fun new pieces to play with. :)
posted: 3:46 pm on December 21stRe: Bird of Pair-A-Dice
I love her little crown on top!
posted: 3:44 pm on December 21stRe: Trunk and suitcase display
I love that little top one! I've been looking for one, but without luck. You have a fun collection!
posted: 3:39 pm on December 21stRe: Vintage Glitter Bells
I'd love them, too! You can't find things this cool anymore. Gorgeous display!
posted: 3:36 pm on December 21stRe: "Suit" yourself...I still believe in Santa!
I love your suitcase collection! All your vintage Christmas decor is a lot of fun, too. Great display!
posted: 3:35 pm on December 21stRe: A little Joy
Vintage and pretty and fun! You hit the trifecta! Good work!
posted: 3:34 pm on December 21stRe: Re-purposed Vintage Brooch Bracelet
This is gorgeous! So elegant and understated. I love it!
posted: 3:33 pm on December 21stRe: Forest Glam DIY
This is so creative, and so cool!
posted: 10:36 pm on December 17thRe: Upcycled Silverplate Bird Feeder
That's such an incredibly thoughtful gift! Plus, it looks amazing! I"m sure she'll love it.
posted: 10:31 pm on December 17thRe: Cradle
That's WAY better than the old brown! Adorable!
posted: 10:30 pm on December 17thRe: GaRdEn TrEe
That is one fun tree! I love it from the giant fork on the top to the quilt at the bottom!\. Good work!
posted: 10:28 pm on December 17thRe: Another Junk Market Swap Christmas Decor
I love the end results, too! Junk elegance~beautiful!
posted: 10:25 pm on December 17thRe: Reclaimed Materials Birdhouse Welcome Sign
That's so cute! It would look great next to my front door...:)
posted: 12:29 pm on December 16thRe: Backyard grape arbor
I love that! You took leftovers and made something so beautiful! Good work!
posted: 12:27 pm on December 16thRe: JMS I need help
I'd have to say burlap. If you don't like the texture, canvas would be good, too. The crates are awesome!
posted: 12:24 pm on December 16thRe: Antique & Vintage for the Holidays.
I'm trying to picture a 3 year old selling at an antique show~that's just so sweet! I can't imagine anyone would be able to just walk by. I know I'd have to stop and buy something.
posted: 12:23 pm on December 16thRe: from shabby to chic
I LOVE this dresser! It's so cool how you left the drawers and knobs unpainted.
posted: 12:19 pm on December 16thRe: Nifty, Thrifty Find
That's a great color! Fantastic makeover!
posted: 12:18 pm on December 16thRe: Renewed Arm Chair
You painted the fabric? Really? It looks great! It's a gorgeous chair!
posted: 10:05 am on December 5thI think boat load is a great unit of measure. :)
Re: Christmas Projects
Oooh! I have insulators, and I have springs~but I've never thought to put them together! All your arrangements are fabulous!
posted: 10:04 am on December 5thRe: Recent Junked up FUN!
I am absolutely in love with that chippy door with the hooks on it! Gorgeous!
posted: 10:03 am on December 5thRe: Some Thrift Store Bowls Made A Christmas Theme
Those pieces all look like they belong together! Very pretty.
posted: 10:37 am on December 2ndRe: soda crate light
That is ingenious! Doesn't hurt that I'm a Pepsi fan, too. Love the lamp!
posted: 10:35 am on December 2ndRe: Blue Spruce
That's such a great idea! A whole quilt frame takes up a lot of space, but now she has part of it to keep. And to top it off, it's really cute!
posted: 10:34 am on December 2ndRe: second jewelry display...second daughter
Oh, wow! It is different from the other one, but still fantastic. I like the light fixture bowl on the top. Someplace to put the non hanging things. Very cool!
posted: 10:32 am on December 2ndRe: My lil wagon
I thought it was an old wagon! You could have just said "I inherited this from my grandfather's farm" and I would totally have bought it! It's so cool!
posted: 10:31 am on December 2ndRe: jewelry display
It's a great organizer~she'll love it! I don't think I'd add a thing. Good work!
posted: 6:58 am on December 1stRe: "Absinthe Wings" Necklace
I love that circle pendant on the right~gorgeous! The whole necklace looks great. The botanical gardens will certainly benefit from your generosity.
posted: 6:55 am on December 1stRe: Ladder as Frame (with a bicycle theme)
Now that is cool! The bike on top looks pretty cute, too.
posted: 6:51 am on December 1stRe: Sea Glass Accent Lamp
Ooooh! I'm going to do this! Beautiful!
posted: 7:54 am on November 29thRe: Copper Wedding Bouquet & Boutineer
Wow! Those would make a great statement~I'd love to see the whole wedding! I love those turquoise beads.
posted: 7:52 am on November 29thRe: Lucky Watch Pendant
It's really cute! I like the color you added with the beads.
posted: 7:50 am on November 29thRe: Vintage Sled Centerpiece
That makes a great centerpiece! It's easy to see why your home was chosen for the tour. It's beautiful, and you obviously have a great eye for decorating.
posted: 7:49 am on November 29thRe: Crazy Watch Pendant
How fun! I"ll bet she loved it!
posted: 7:44 am on November 27thRe: Trumeau Mirror
Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone! And thanks so much for the nice introduction, Sue. I'm excited to be contributing here!
posted: 7:42 am on November 27thRe: Chicken Crate Table
Of course it sold in under 10 minutes! It's so cool!
posted: 7:41 am on November 27thRe: The Reflection Of Christmas Using Mirrors
That centerpiece is gorgeous! I'll bet the candle light really sparkles off the mirror. I like the one you hung, too. Who wouldn't want to see more of that tree? Pretty!
posted: 7:40 am on November 27thRe: Sows Ear Bath House
Such a charming bathroom! I love the sink!
posted: 6:47 am on November 24thRe: Old metal box comes to life
I have one of those boxes! Now I know what I want to do with it! It's a great look. I love the house numbers scattered around on it.
posted: 6:45 am on November 24thRe: Cherries Jubilee
Your chairs are adorable! I love the custom painting. Well done!
posted: 6:42 pm on November 21stRe: Simple (boy, do I mean simple) fall decorating
The sheet music is definitely appropriate! All your displays are really pretty. I love the leaves and pumpkin in the urn!
posted: 6:38 pm on November 21stRe: Boring to Beautiful
That's very cute! I love the little random paisley pattern. Good work!
posted: 9:19 am on November 21stRe: Old Sewing Cabinet
It's darling! It does make a great display area. I'm kind of in love with the box full of spindles, too.
posted: 1:15 pm on November 18thRe: Retro dresser turned entertainment center
Holy Moly! That's gorgeous!
posted: 1:12 pm on November 18thRe: Revitalized Plant Stand
I love that apple green, too. And the paisley pattern! It turned out really cute!
posted: 1:11 pm on November 18thRe: Refurbished Antique Pie Safe
Wow! You made that so pretty! The red really pops against the cream. Good job!
posted: 1:10 pm on November 18thRe: Redo..Coffee Table and End Table
They look great! Gorgeous with the rug.
posted: 10:52 am on October 29thRe: Headboard bench
That is so pretty! Great job.
posted: 11:27 pm on August 22ndRe: Needing advice
Maybe some pond liner would work on the inside. I like the pots idea, too.
posted: 11:44 am on June 29thRe: card catalog drawers
what a great idea! I love how this looks.
posted: 8:54 pm on June 6thRe: cabinet door chalkboard
I love the green color, and all the old hardware. very cute!
posted: 7:33 pm on April 5thRe: spring things
how cute! I could see this on the wall in a sewing room.
posted: 3:11 pm on April 5thRe: PUT A LITTLE "SPICE" IN YOUR WORKROOM!!!
I love this~it's so pretty and practical. I think it's time for me to toss out the egg cartons and look for something a little classier.
posted: 7:54 pm on March 22ndRe: The Owen's Live Here!
How cool is that? It beats those stick on letters on the side of the mailbox any day.
posted: 1:04 pm on March 21st