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illiniCowgirl

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I am 25 years old and have recently become obsessed with garage sales, yard sales, and barn sales! None of my friends seem to understand why I dont shop at normal stores. I love it anyway! My biggest challenge is not buying enough and regretting it later. I am having a blast turning junk into treasure!

Member Since: 07/30/2009

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Junky Snowmen

Dec 27, 2009
5 comments

I was invited to a "White Elephant" Christmas party where each person had to bring a home-made gift. This was a fun project! The snowmen are just some fence-post scraps with added junk! Now, the only...

A Traveler's Bag from Christmases Past

Dec 19, 2009
11 comments

Just some junk for the season!

Junkin' Jewels

Aug 3, 2009
10 comments

ALL of these jewels were acquired during one weekend of junking bliss! I really found a lot, and also had a blast! I would appreciate any creative ideas or tips you may have - I'm new to the junking...

Easy Fix for "Lost" Wall Quotations

Aug 1, 2009
9 comments

I love wall quotes, but sometimes they seem to get "lost" on the wall and don't stand out enough. I recently started putting empty frames around them to make the wall quote "pop!"


Recent comments


Re: Santa's shopping cart just arrived!

your desk area is beautiful!

posted: 11:31 am on December 22nd  

Re: Grandma's Attic

paradise!

posted: 4:28 pm on December 20th  

Re: I have a Bright Idea . . .

I love the light bulbs! What a cool idea.

posted: 1:17 pm on December 20th  

Re: A peek into our booth at the Scott Antique Market

WOW...that table full of clocks is like my personal Disneyland!

posted: 5:38 pm on December 19th  

Re: Art with Architecture

I would love to own one!

posted: 5:33 pm on December 19th  

Re: Vintage Holiday Vignette

love love love this. It all works together so perfectly!

posted: 5:30 pm on December 19th  

Re: Just the beginning

I love it! Great quick decorating idea!

posted: 5:29 pm on December 19th  

Re: TOOOOOOOOOOO MANY CLOCHES!!!!!

Cloches are like too much chocolate... not such thing!

posted: 5:26 pm on December 19th  

Re: Chaining up the Ornaments!

that looks beautiful!

posted: 5:20 pm on December 19th  

Re: Chalk Liner Wreath

thanks, Sue! You're the best!

P.S. How do I know if something has lead-based paint or not?

Hope I'm not being obnoxious! :)

posted: 8:13 pm on August 4th  

Re: Junkin' Jewels

it's so funny that you mentioned the towel bar, chippingcharm, that's exactly what I was thinking! :) I also have a doorknob that fits in the hole!

posted: 8:13 pm on August 3rd  

Re: Chalk Liner Wreath

Sue,
I love your work. You're such an inspiration. I am 25 years old, just got married, bought a home, and am in love with junking! I know this might be a stupid question, but I will ask it anyway. Your Today Show segment got me thinking - How do you know if a piece of furniture or a wonderful find (suitcase, trunk, etc.) is safe to put in your home? A lot of these things I've been finding are dirty, and I also don't know if they have mold in them because I've never really seen mold before. What I'm saying is, I guess I just don't know the difference between "old" and "mold" (that could be a poem!).Obviously I clean them before using them, but are there some things that should just stay outside? What is the best way to clean dirty junk? Please don't think I'm clueless, but I just wanted some advice on how to make sure the junk I'm bringing into my home is safe. Hope this makes sense. Thank you SO much!

posted: 4:53 pm on August 3rd  

Re: Repurposed Antiques goes to Market

This is my dream! You're amazing!

posted: 4:40 pm on August 3rd  

Re: Old Door Coffee Table

I love it!

posted: 6:47 pm on August 1st  

Re: Lotsa boxes...

I really adore this table. It's so cool that your storage can be so functional and beautiful!

posted: 8:40 pm on July 31st  

Re: Suitable Storage

THIS. IS. AMAZING.

posted: 7:42 pm on July 31st  

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

LOVE the red table/ladder!!!

posted: 12:18 pm on July 30th  

Re: One of My Top Ten - Cloches!

I love everything - especially the soap and scissors! What a cute idea for a bathroom!

posted: 12:07 pm on July 30th