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Tons of fun...I especially love all the metal planters! Laurel

Agreed...crust and crystals, very cool! Laurel

So very, very cool...sometimes it's good to know the original purpose "after the fact"...now it's all cleaned up and cool as can be. Some lucky person will snatch that up at SHR and put in right on their kitchen table...he-he!!! I would scoop it up in a heart beat...for my front porch :) Laurel
Thanks for the tip on the greens, I'm in search of some for an event this weekend...

Love your fall display...I'm into the "layered look" as well. I especially love the idea of the little school desk changing with the seasons! Fun stuff...Laurel

This is great! Laurel

These are great...love old books! Laurel

Looks great!!! Laurel

Ahhh yes, another one of my "faves"!!! I'll be near Buffalo on Saturday visiting family. Hope there's some good stuff left for me :) Laurel

Lucky Lani...WOW Gretchen, your necklaces are so unique and beautiful! Love all the wonderful details on this one...I have some of those "underware buttons" in my collection too...who knew??? Thanks, Laurel

Very clever and cute...Laurel

I too love the glimpse into your home...special treasures all arranged so creatively! Thanks for sharing them with us! Laurel

Very cool...that's right "no back-sies"!!! Laurel

I love every single idea...so very creative and inspiring!!! Laurel

I've enjoyed all your grate ideas...I'm quite a fan of the grate myself. I have them all over my house...love the idea of adding lights. Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Wow Sue...this is so stinkin' cute! All my best to the happy couple :) Laurel

Wow...now that's a unique table...wonderful! Laurel

Love these 2 posts...they've got me thinking too. I've been wandering my house looking at all my favorite things and trying to find the common thread that ties them all together. Very fun...maybe I'll let you all know when I figure it out...Ha! So far I'd say I just collect a little bit of everything, mostly chippy, rusty and used and otherwise discarded...aka JUNK :) Thanks, Laurel

Oooo...ahhh...love! Andrea, it looks like we should be shopping together, chippy painted metal, rust...or maybe not, we would probably want all the same stuff :) Laurel

More fun...for free :) Laurel

Ah-haaa...great idea :) Laurel

Junk and jewels...two of my favorite things :) Laurel

Love this...I agree, great gift idea! Thanks, Laurel

Fun junky pumpkins and cool junk display :) Laurel

This is amazing...actually, I love everything you've posted! Looks like you and your wife make great decorating team. Thanks for letting us take a peek into your beautiful home...Laurel

OK, this one is definitely my fave...so very unique! Love her "pose" :) Laurel

I LOVE everything about it! The centerpiece, the placecards, the sheet music...I bet your friends were very impressed, I know I am!!! Laurel

One more WOW...these turned out great! Laurel

These turned out great...love the look and the price :) Laurel

Too fun...and of course anything to do with chocolate gets an A+++ in my book :) Laurel

Looks like tons of fun...can't wait to see what ideas you have brewing!!! Continued prayers, Laurel

Your pumpkins are very cute...gotta love those "wing men"...I have one too :) Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Great ideas...I especially love the hook using the covers...so creative! Laurel

Lucky you...looks great!!! Laurel

Love your potting benches...very cool! Laurel

Wow Amy...love this one too! Sure wish I could have made it to Prize...I was sooo close!!! Laurel

Thanks ladies...you are always too kind :)
Hey, does anyone know where Candy can get a couple of clocks??? He-he...sorry, couldn't resist, Laurel

Love all you fun finds...I like your fall groupings in your next post too!!! Laurel

Adorable!!! Laurel

Very cool...I agree, great to put on anything! Laurel

Welcome to posting...love your vintage baby decor! Fun ideas, Laurel

Great re-do...your fireplace looks very inviting :) Laurel

Oh wow...I love both projects! I love collages too...I once read a women describe her whole house as a "Collage". It was an "Ahhh Haa" moment for me for sure :)
Take care and it was so fun to meet you last weekend. Hope you ladies had a blast in MN! Laurel

Oh my...you are so lucky! I have to say, I originally thought your pics were from the estate sale not your actual haul! Hooray for you! Laurel

MY OH MY...your craft room is amazing! Love the cool organization and the fun, creative and colorful decor! Wonderful...thanks for the inspiring peek :) Laurel

Another wonderful fall display! Laurel

Love how you think...the switch to buttons on this lamp was a great idea! Laurel

Love your fall dispay...the cart is wonderful! I (like Sue) am in MN and it looks more like December than October...I have to admit, I'm a little bit jealous! Sue, let me know when you "head out"...I'll join you!!! Laurel

So lovely...since JMS, I don't even want to take out my old holiday decorations. I only want to use "junk style" decor this year. Guess I'm going to need to have a monster of a garage sale! Anyone feeling the same??? Laurel

Great way to re-use bi-folds...very clever! Laurel

Lovely...actually I LOVE everything you've done! Glad you're here, Laurel

Another super cool guy :) Laurel

Fun junk for fall...I agree, the gear was a wonderful find! Laurel

This is wonderful!!! Laurel

These are stunning!!! Laurel

Great mix of junk in your fall display...very unique and fun. Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Oh WOW...so very cool and functional! Now I want one :) Laurel

Looks great...nice touches of junk through-out. Laurel

Neat, neat, neat...I love having flowers but not so much of a "gardender". I think this would definitely help! Best of luck with your sale...can't wait to see pictures. I sure wish I lived closer, I'm a bit of an Occasional Sale Junky and I love your style :) Laurel

Lani...love this! So wonderfully "chipping with charm" :) Laurel

Wow...so very cool...I love everything about it. Plus the the little details you added...love,love love! Laurel

Hi Porcupinemamma...In MN we have quite a few fun shops that open up one weekend a month with cool refinished and repurposed finds. It's fun because since they are closed the rest of the month they basically throw it all "up in the air" and start fresh with a new look and new merchandise each month. Not to mention the fact that they pretty much create a frenzy and sell out of everything between Thurs-Sun when they are open. Do you live anywhere near? You'll have to come check it out :) Laurel

Hi Mary...no blog yet...but it's on my "To Do" list :)
I'll take a peek at yours though and let you know...can't wait to hear how you know Heidi. Too fun! Laurel

Wonderful...love all your bargains! Thanks for the look inside your home. I just love to see how others put things together. I use mostly lighter colors but I too love the richer colors...I always tease my hubby that I need a second home to decorate!!! Thanks again for the peek :) Laurel

Amazing...love them all! Laurel

See you in the a.m....my hubby and I have a date! What could be more romantic than the Country Junk Sale??? Can't wait :) Laurel

Always such great ideas...love this one too! Laurel

Good luck with your sale...love the trundle bed and the wine bottle resting on the skate. Too fun :) Laurel

WOW...I seriously LOVE this...it looks so great "as is" in your foyer! You are so lucky with your roadside finds. Who else just happens to drive past a whole stack of vintage card tables??? I think I need to move to your neighborhood :) Laurel

Cute...great save :) Laurel

Wow...the details are amazing! Love her :) Laurel

Super cute...the ribbon "handle" for hanging is a fun touch. Laurel

Lovely, lovely...like always! Laurel

Lovely booth...creative display ideas. Glad you did well...I can see why :) Laurel

Very special piece...thanks for sharing it with us :) Laurel

Lani...well, I'm just going to jump in with everyone else and say I love them all! So super creative...as always :) Laurel

The table turned out great...the pumpkins look wonderful. I love Fall!!! Laurel

Love these...good luck! Laurel

OK...this is soooo cute! Laurel

Wow...you have an amazing gift for repurposing! Sounds like a total transformation! Laurel

HOORAY...I've been waiting for this post too! I saw pictures somewhere and couldn't wait to see more of this cool piece. Perfect timing I might add, I'm hosting a little "Girl's Night" on Friday and I have a couple of serving pieces based on your idea in the works :)
Thanks for sharing, Laurel

I WAS at the Junk Bonanza junkcollector! Too funny...sorry I "stole" the sign from you but it only took me 2 seconds to decide I wanted it. It was my first purchase of the day and then it just "snowballed" from there :)
Thanks everyone...you should have seen my husband's face when I started to "invade his space" with my finds. Oh well, I love it and I think he might admit he does too :)
Laurel

Love your version too! Laurel

Love how you pulled it all together...fun piece! Laurel

Love, love your junk angel...I want one :) Laurel

More great junk...I've got my list going :) Laurel

Looks great...your whole craft area looks VERY inspiring!!! Laurel

Too fun...my little boy is dying to dig around in the garage to make some robots...maybe today??? Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Lovely Sue...now you've got me thinking about gifts...I can think of plenty of people who would love to receive this beauty :) Laurel

Ahhh...an angel I see her now :)
She will be lovely in your Christmas decor. She is actually the top to an old wood stove...in case you were wondering. The rest of the stove fell into a rusty pile when we tried to move it but I was able to salvage this piece. I figured it would make a funky junk trophy/award for our esteemed "Queen of Junk" :)
Thanks again for letting us "invade your space". Your home is truly a work of art...the details are amazing! I was honored to celebrate your birthday with you and the other JMS junkers. Blessings, Laurel

Another fun piece :) Laurel

Lovely...what a thoughtful gift...

Looks great...love the numbers! Laurel

Sounds like my kind-a birthday celebrating...great rock idea :) Have a blessed year, Laurel

I agree with everyone else...this is amazing! Laurel

Cool X 2 gailmarie! Laurel

Beautiful...can one have too many glass domes??? Don't think so :) Laurel

Great finds...LOVE the sign! Best of luck to you in your new adventure! Looks like you've got a great start :) Laurel

Lovely...like always! Glad you like to unwind with junk...we ALL benefit from that therapy :) Laurel

This is wonderful! Love all of the little details you added to make it so unique! Also love the little button flowers...too cute :) Laurel

Great idea...I see old chandeliers like this at the thrift store all the time...I never thought about them like this before! Thanks for sharing, Laurel

So beautiful...love them both! Laurel

Ditto, ditto, ditto...I started following Sue's amazing talent many years ago when I saw them featured in CH magazine. I connected with the 2 JM ladies because I too live in MN and I just loved their style and the idea of reusing others cast-offs...I bought each book the second it was available and preordered when I could. I signed up to be a member on JMS as soon as I got an email and was inpired by all of you for many months before I started to post myself. Since I started posting, my "junk-confidence" has grown and I have even had the opportunty to meet Sue, Gretchen and Lanette...I have been inspired and encouraged. i just recently signed up to sell my treasures for the first time and I see many other amazing opportunities opening up to me in the near future...I have a feeling all of my "junk dreams" are about to start becoming a reality...thanks to Sue and all of you!!! So YES, I tell everyone I meet about JMS!!! So c/mon...become a member it just might change your life :)
Blessings, Laurel
Woof-da...sorry about the long comment...I'm just in such a "happy place" these days :)

YEA...hi friends it's me :)
Seriously...this is my FAVORITE junk sale! Most of the things I've posted are made from "junk" from this great sale. If you live anywhere near here you have to try and make it...just please don't buy anything that I want...HA!
I'm so glad you posted...see you soon, Laurel

Fantasic...such creative ideas, as always...love your posts :) Laurel

Wonderful...I hope you do well at the event. I just signed on to sell at my first boutique and now I can't even sleep because of all of the ideas that are rolling around in my brain! Good luck to you...I know if I were there I'd spend a lot of time in your booth :) Laurel

I love all of the pieces you've posted! Such a unique mix of designs...thanks for sharing, Laurel

Wonderful...you did your "daddy" and the rest of our heroes proud too! Thanks for sharing, Laurel

I am so in awe by the creative ways you put things together! A-mazing!!! SERIOUSLY, you have such a gift...
It was so fun to chat with you yesterday at the French Flea...wish I could have done lunch with you and Lanette. Maybe next month?!? See you soon, Laurel

Wow...very moving tribute...thanks for sharing this with us...Laurel

Looks great Lani, I too am attracted to all the vintage metal pieces! So fun mixed in with your black and white. Laurel
Hope all is well at The French Flea today :)

I too have "a thing" for old clocks...can't have too many :)
Laurel

Great way to display your house numbers! Very creative :) Laurel

Way cool...I too think that metal piece on the side is interesting...could it also be used remote controls??? Just a thought :) Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Lovely entertaining ideas...congratulations as well :)
Laurel

This is neat...love the idea of wiring it for light! Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Oh boy, I am loving that piece with the bins too...I have to agree, kitchen island for sure! Lucky, lucky you!!! Laurel

Ooooo...I love this one too! I wish I could get my hands on some of those mouth pieces...I've seen you use them for so many cool things! Laurel

This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Seriously??? I just know I never would have gotten past the "blazing orange thing"...you are good! I love these challanges...it just proves what we all already know...you truly are the Junk Master :) Laurel

Hey...what a surprise! Thank you so much!!! Hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend! Take care, Laurel

I adore this guy...love the graphics on the tin. I look at your pieces like "I SPY"...first I look to see what I can "find" and then I look at your description to see what I missed :) Laurel

Thanks so much ladies...
Janis, my oldest starts kindergarten next week...like you said "bittersweet"...but I'm thinking my 2 year old will keep me plenty busy without her big brother to play with???
Gailmarie, you are too funny...you made my day :)
Thanks, Laurel

Oh so beautiful...I love it both ways! Laurel

I too love this idea! Beautiful and OH SOOO creative! Thanks, Laurel

I've been on "the Hunt" for cool chicken feeders ever since Lani's outdoor post...you found quite the jackpot! Love all of your ideas...do you really have a "neighborhood Flea Market"? You LUCKY, LUCKY girl :) Laurel

I'm a bit of a "Drawer-aholic" so this is right up my alley...lovely :) Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Beautiful space...love ALL the junk the details. Especially the cool metal photo display and suitcase storage. Thanks for sharing, Laurel

I LOVE sentimental treasures...the Grace Before Meals book will look wonderful in your centerpiece. I will definitely keep in touch about the occasional sale (my recent Happy Junker Post) I'm thinking next Spring and Fall??? Yes, it would be great to have someone to coorespond with! The whole idea is a little scary but very exciting isn't it??? Thanks for posting, Laurel

This is beautiful...maybe this should be your profile picture, I can see you in the reflection:) Take care, Laurel

More fun in Oronoco...great pictures! My sister Anna and I will definitely have to save the date for next year!!!
Love the peek on your porch as well...beautiful! Thanks, Laurel

Hi Gretchen...this is lovely! And I love that you found it on your way to your sale...always enough time for a garage sale :)
I didn't see your last 2 posts until today. I saw your picture on the home page and went "in search" on your profile page...sure glad I did! Take care, Laurel

Very fun...I love your "artsy" style! Laurel

Fantastic...and thanks for the "How To"...Laurel

Too funny...great idea! Laurel

Too fun...Ahhh, duct tape...my hubby will be so pleased :)Laurel

Thanks for sharing in my excitement everyone...part of the "story" I didn't mention in my post is that the couple that purchased this land did recognize the "junk value" in some of these items in the house and barn. They had actually been offering this opportunity to friends and family for awhile now. I was just the first to actually take them up on it! I guess it was "meant to be"!!! Thanks again, Laurel

Yet another great idea for garden fence! I've got a bunch of it in the garage. I've got all the stuff for a chandelier too...better get to it!
Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Oh fun...I can't wait to see what you do with these! I love collecting and decorating with old books too. Have you seen any of those cute shelves made with L brackets and a small stack of books? Too cute and EASY...
(I met a lady who had them in a fun booth at an antique store in Alexandria, MN. She said she looks at JMS...but hasn't posted yet. Are you out there??? If so please join the fun! :)
Enjoy your great rescue Candy! Laurel

So amazingly cool Lani! I love it...
Sometimes those "significant others" really foil our plans don't they? But dare I say mine is "usually" right??? And in this case I think it's even better on your table than it would have been on your wall! Great idea...Laurel
PS...my hubby(Tyler)and I are coming to the Junk Bonanza but not until Saturday. We'll be sure to stop by and say hi...we won't need our galoshes this year will we? ha! :)

Wonderful...love it! And I have to admit...I'm sooo ready for mums...I love fall decorating and my summer flowers look pretty sad! Thanks for the inspiration, Laurel

Fun idea...very unexpected and super cute :) Laurel

Very cool...my "motor head" hubby would love this too! Thanks, Laurel
PS...it looks pretty amazing there next to your fireplace, are you sure you can part with it? :)

I love a bargain...and another simple project. It looks great!
Welcome...I know what you mean about it being "intimidating" to post. It took me about 9 months to get up the nerve...but beware, once you start, you just can't stop :) Take care, Laurel

This is so unique...I love the idea of the mixing the other objects in as well. Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Lovely...and I'm all about the simple projects...everyday :)
Thanks Sue...Laurel

Great idea! Laurel

Too fun...best of luck to you! Let us know how it goes :) Laurel

I love them all...I agree with Junkarchitect, these are very creative designs! Laurel

WOW...these are SUPER cool!!! Laurel

Love your finds and how you used them. Laurel

Love this...I've been known to "rescue" junk from the clearance aisle myself :)
VERY inviting...good luck, Laurel

Very cute...love all the other ideas mentioned for these too. What a creative group :) Laurel

Love the fun mix of dishes you picked! Laurel

I too love it all...thanks for the peek :) Laurel
PS...Don't you just kick yourself when you pass something good up (linoleum)...BUT THEN, it's even more exciting when you re-find it, isn't it?!? It's all about the thrill of "the hunt" :)

Love how the glass can be lifted to display your treasures inside...great idea! Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Wonderful...love the shiny black paint choice! Laurel

Wonderful...ditto on the raves about the rake idea...love it all! Hope your sale is going well...Laurel

Oh so beautiful...you truly have an eye for "pretties"!!!
You asked which one of your necklaces I purchased at the French Flea; for this one you used a vintage key for the base, layered with a dark irredescent button and a little cream flower. I love it!
It was a tough decision, I loved them all! Maybe I'll have to buy one every month :)
Thanks Gretchen...take care, Laurel

WOW Lani...I love this too!!! So glad you decided to "go for it" with the power tools! I am inspired...Laurel

I too love all your fabulous finds...thanks for sharing! It's ALMOST as good as being there :) Laurel

Wow, wow, wow...I love it all..so sad I missed it! I did however make it to The French Flea Occcasional Sale...I (of course)found a few treasures there. Including another one of Gretchen's beautiful necklaces :)
Thanks for sharing Sue...I'm looking forward to hearing stories about a little wet(and loud)overnight adventure a "little birdie" told me about at her sale :) Laurel

Looks like you had fun...I too love the toaster. I'm curious what you plan to do with those shoe "thingies". I have a bunch sitting in a milk glass vase waiting for a repurpose...but I'm stumped...
Thanks for sharing, Laurel

P.S...no comment on the shot, I'm getting "whoozie" just thinking about it...

I love how you think...I would have seen this pitcher, thought it was cool and the tried to think of a nurse that I knew that might appreciate it. Your idea is much better! Thanks, Laurel

I agree...lucky, lucky you! Love your "Fairy Tale" too! It looks like you will indeed live "Happily Ever After" :)
Have fun, Laurel

Looks great! I have a couple of these old crates waiting "patiently" in my garage. Thanks for the reminder, Laurel

Your version looks great too! I agree about the JMS books, very inspiring...I see something new everytime I look at them! Take care, Laurel

Great idea :) Laurel

I was thinking the same as Christina S...also fun for "announcing" the entrees on a buffet table. Thanks for posting this cute idea, Laurel

Fantastic...I love fun organization ideas! (My husband sometimes calls me compart"mental") Thanks, Laurel

Oh man, it's REALLY painful to be SO close and still not able to go! All of my junkin' buddies are busy that weekend...boo-hoo. Oh well, I'm turning more and more friends over to the "Junk Side" everyday...so next year I'll have more to choose from :)
Have fun, can't wait to see pictures and hear a funny story or two! Happy Junking, Laurel

I've been daydreaming about your door...I love everything about it! I think I've decided if I had it at my house I would prop it against the wall behind my couch, add a big rusty hook and display a treasured old picture from it. Great find...can't wait to see what you do with it, Laurel

Ever since my son saw this post, he's been walking around the house trying to decide were we could put one at our house. The ideas usually involve getting rid of something of mine :)
Very fun, thanks for sharing, Laurel

Fun, fun, fun...I would love to have a junking "Girl's Night"...or better yet a whole weekend :) Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Sounds like a junkers dream! I love that these beautiful treasures will live on in your home...great save! Love your cloches too! I guess I love it all :) Laurel

Love your style and the colors you used! Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Thanks everyone for your kind comments...I'm all about the "easy" projects these days. But just wait, I already told my husband I want my own tools for my B-day this year :) Take care, Laurel

Yet another "cool guy"...you are so talented! I would love to see your junk stash, I bet it's amazing!!! Laurel

I love old pictures and I am always looking for unique ways to display them. This is great! Thanks, Laurel

Very cool... I love things that are unique and nice to look at yet still practical. Thnaks for sharing, Laurel

Love it! I've got the perfect spot for it at my house :) Laurel

Wow...from football to flowers...wonderful! geogiamoon's HASMAT story is too funny :) Laurel

Very fun stuff! I especially love the hardware...that door plate with the handle looks like a little hand-towel bar to me :) Have fun, Laurel

Cute stuff..looks like fun :) Laurel

You guys are too fun! Great picture...Laurel

Your booth looks wonderful! Very eye-catching...great stuff, nicely displayed. Thanks for sharing, Laurel

jillruth...I honestly don't know anything about these dishes other than I loved the "Home-y" pattern. I should do some research...does anyone else know anything about them? I would love to know more...

Adorable!!! Thanks for sharing :) Laurel

Wonderful idea, beautiful color! Laurel

Great idea...so sweet! I have a little collection of doll cradles and beds that I use for storage etc. in my daughter's room. I often wonder what I'll do with them when my "baby" gets too big...now I know :)
Thanks for sharing, Laurel

This is so special...great idea! Laurel

Love this...love the hubby's that do the dirty work :) Laurel

Well, we made it to the sale today...AMAZING!!! I met Sue for the first time and YES, she really is as great as she seems!
Thanks for all the treasures Sue! I promise they're going to a good home :)
Take care and good luck with the rest of your sale! Laurel

Great finds...all of this cool stuff at one sale? Lucky!Thanks for sharing :) Laurel

Very cool...I agree with the rest, great idea for pool seating! Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Very cool...don't you love it when you finally find the perfect fit? Looks like it was "meant to be" :) Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Cool find...I hope you find the rest for your sitting area! Laurel

Thanks everyone for you kind comments! I still get a bit insecure about posting sometimes...but after I do I'm so glad I did :)
The house on top was a gift from my husband...back when we were less busy and mre romantic...I believe he made it all from things he had in his garage. He knew I had always dreamed of living in an old white house with a front porch. A dream that may have to wait a while so he made me this for the "meantime"...
Gailmarie...I'm glad you like my dishes...I love them too. I got a whole box full at the Flea Market a few years ago for $20! My husband gave me a hard time for buying "more dishes" but I ignored him and I am so glad I did. They are actually ceramic and they also came with 2 sizes in matching glasses. It wasn't a complete set but I didn't care...I'm a mix and match kind of girl anyway. I'll try to add a picture of one of the plates...they are too cute for words!!!
Thanks again...blessings, Laurel

Super-duper excited...3 friends and a couple of babysitters reserved for Friday. Glad to hear we won't miss all the "good stuff" on Thursday!
See you there, Laurel and friends :)

Wonderful...I love your posts and your fun commentary. I agree oldnews, this is a happy start to my day :) Laurel

Great idea...I love this! Laurel

Love these vintage chairs! Laurel

WOW...this is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Laurel

Fantastic idea...gotta keep those "little people" safe :) Laurel

Very cool...I love old crusty hardware, especially when used for a purpose other than the original use :) Laurel

Another amazing post Lani...I always feel like I'm on a "Home Tour" without having to leave my home :)
You definitely have a gift for wonderful displays...thank you for letting us take a peek! Laurel

Wonderful ideas...I absolutely love every single one :)
Laurel

So cool...I have got to get out and dig around in our detatched garage, I bet my husband's got cool stuff stashed out there just waiting for a new life! Thanks for the inspiration! Laurel

Ditto to everyone else...adorable idea! Laurel

Wow Gretchen...your gardens are beautiful...I wish I had your Green Thumb...and wonderful junk treasures too :)
Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Wow..what a cool way to display all of your tiny treasures! Wonderful idea! Laurel

Thank, thank you...I had been wanting to post some pictures from my sisters wedding but they were on a disc and I only knew how to resize on my camera. I followed Candy's instructions and now I'm a "Pro"...ha :) Thanks much, Laurel

Too fun...I love the 2 sided message...very creative! Laurel

Too sweet...my little Elsa would love this too :) Laurel

Very cool idea...I just love all the fun colors and vintage details you use in your projects! I have a stash of vintage toys that I used to have on display (now in a tote) I think I need too look at them in a different way, parts and pieces...thanks for the inspiration, Laurel

Beautiful ideas...no tools required...I LOVE that part! Thanks for the inspiration, Laurel

Ooooh...I'm going to "reserve" my babysitter (and maybe a shopping buddy or 2) ASAP :)
Thanks for the "tip"! Laurel

Wow...do you sleep? I bet your friends love to come over to "ooh and ahh" over all you've done.
Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Cute idea...you are very talented and it looks like very busy too :) Thanks for sharing, Laurel

I too am jealous of your junking jackpot...I love it all! Thanks for posting, Laurel

Great idea...so creative. Thanks for sharing! Laurel

Very fun...I just showed my hubby so he can build one for me too! He looked relieved to have a use for one on the MANY old doors I have lined up in the garage :) Thanks for the idea, Laurel

I love this...it's a great gift idea! Thanks for the inspiration, Laurel

Hi Lani...yes, I live in Otsego and actually as luck would have it my husband is on vacation this week and I plan to take a Personal Day from my usual "@ Home Mommy" duties on Friday...stop at some garage sales, thrift stores and of course the French Flea! I can't wait!!! I'll introduce myself if I see you :) Laurel

Wonderful...I wish I could bottle up those creative juices you have flowing :) Laurel

Wonderful displays...I would love to shop in your home :)
One of these days I will actually make it to your occasional sale in Anoka...I live so close!!! Thanks again for the inspiration, Laurel

What a perfect spot for this cool piece...I love that it makes a cross in the middle too:) Laurel

This is amazing...my 5 year old is inspired now too :)
Thanks for sharing! Laurel

Super cool idea...thanks for sharing, Laurel

Thanks ladies...
Sue, I totally agree...Happy and Healthy...I think I'll use my handy little Scrabble letters to embellish those words right on there! Thanks for the inspiration...AGAIN :) Laurel

I love, love, love your style...I can't wait to move more of my treasures outside! Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Hi SantaClaus, I think my husband did something "fancy" with PVC...he's an eingineer :)
I'll try to add a close up picture later. Laurel

Thanks again ladies...Georgia, I would love to see what you did with your "yoke". Actually my original idea was to hang it "legs down" too in my guest bathroom around the mirror with candles on the shelf. Had to change my plans when I realized it wouldn't work with the light fixture in there...whoops. Do you think it's mean to ask your guests to put their makeup on by candlelight??? Probably :)
Take care, Laurel

Perfect...this should be a greeting card. I would buy a bunch :) Laurel

I love it..."had to have it...no idea what I would do with it" I can totally relate!!! :) Great idea, Laurel

Cool idea...I love to decorate with old drawers. It never occured to me to screw them together to make a bigger piece. Thanks for sharing :) Laurel

Great idea...love this! Laurel

These are amazing...I love the mix of fabrics you chose. Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Oops...I forgot the "where"...they put a sign up on County Rd. 39 and Harding Ave in Monticello :)

Of course I will share the scoop on the Country Junk Sale, the couple that has it are so amazing and kind...I would love it if they sold every last piece of junk they have!!! And believe me, they have plenty of cool stuff to go around!
They have the sale 2 times a year...usually in June and October. They do advertising by email list and local papers but I told them about this site and I think they plan to post it on JMS this fall. I believe it's usually on the first weekend of October and the third weekend of June (actually this past weekend). My sister was married last Friday so I missed the first day but there were plenty of treasures left on Saturday. In fact, I got this huge cool sectioned drawer with a big rusty handle. I still have no idea what I will do with it but at $5...I couldn't resist! Maybe I should post a picture for suggestions???
Thanks for the sweet comments...I just love this site :) Laurel

Love, love, love all of your creative planter ideas! All of the sweet little accents are wonderful...thanks for sharing! Laurel

Your projects ALWAYS inspire me...my junking wheels are turning now for my herbs this year...no more silly little pots for me :) Laurel

Great gift idea that my kids can help "design"...thanks for sharing, Laurel

Too fun...my 5 year old will love this too! Thanks for sharing, Laurel

Thanks everyone...gailmarie, I'll be watching for your posts. Beware, it's kind of addicting...I find myself walking around my house thinking "what could I post next?" Laurel

Wow...how cool is this? I used to be a buyer/mgr. for a boutique and we would get these CRAZY amounts of packaging in boxes...we would very often use them in displays but a table??? Now that's creative :) Laurel

Thanks Ladies...this is so fun! I'd highly recommend posting to any other "scaredy cats" out there. The feedback itself with brighten your day :)
Blessings, Laurel