JunkMarket Trunk Show Preview...with pictures :)

 If you read my last post you know that I've been having some trouble posting this week.  But I am happy to say I am back in "business"!!  Yay :)

Thanks to all of you who gave me tips and tricks...I really appreciate it!  Honestly, all this computer stuff stresses me out...I just want to make stuff, post about it and chat with you all.  Is that too much to ask??

 But during my "down time" I got a lot done for the JunkMarket show this weekend.  

Want to see a few of the things I am bringing?

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I think this was my favorite new idea.

 I bought a few of these chippy garden fence sections at Christmas time for an idea that never happened.

I took them apart and then layered them on top of each other.

I used twine to tie them together.

 

Ta daa...a heart for photos...or whatever you choose.  

I also used a couple for something else...but that's a surprise for the show.  You'll have to stop back to see photos of the booth if you are curious :)

(I'll be sure to post pictures of our booth and more on Facebook tonight after we set up too.)

Here's a peek at a few more things that will be in our booth...

 

Of course I will be sharing a booth again with my talented friend Joan of Signs of the Times.  Don't you LOVE this sign??

Want to come?  

You're invited...

JunkMarket Style Pamper Yourself Trunk Show

Saturday, February 1st, 2014

9am-4pm

Otten Bros. Greenhouse

2350 West Wayzata Blvd.

Long Lake, MN 55356

More info and a list of the talented vendors HERE.

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Hope to see you there!

Laurel

Junk Market Style Pamper Yourself Trunk Show...this Saturday!!

Hello friends, have you missed me? 

I have been experiencing some "technical difficulties" here at Chipping with Charm.  I have been unable to add pictures to my posts in Internet Explorer...and unable to post anything in Chrome.  If you know me...you might know I am a "computer dummy" :(

Have any other Blogger bloggers experienced this??  If so, I would love any advice you could share!!

BUT, all that said...I have been busy preparing for the Junk Market show THIS Saturday.  I was going to share some pictures...but I guess you will just have to be "surprised"??

You can also visit me on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM.

Here's the info...

Junk Market Style Pamper Yourself Trunk Show

Saturday, Feb. 1st, 2014...9am-4pm

at Otten Bros. Greenhouse

2350 West Wayzata Blvd.

Long Lake , MN 55356 

Click this link for more info and pictures :)

Hope to see you there!!

Oh, how I hope I can get this fixed soon...I am not going to panic...I am going to PRAY :)

Chat soon,

Playful Valentine Vignette...another vintage toy truck...

I don't do a lot of "Valentines" decor at my house...but this playful little vignette sort of fell into place the other day.

I bought this little True Value truck on a little getaway over Christmas break...do you love it?  I do :)

The "John 3:16" sign was(yet again) made by my talented friend and booth buddy Joan...

Signs of the Times

Stacked books, pop bottles and bowling pins for "trees".

I can't wait to use this truck for napkins when it's done here...

A closer look.

Am I too old to play with toys??

Did you see the one on my WINTER MANTEL?

Hope everyone is having a great week!!

I need to stop "playing" around and start getting ready for JMS Trunk Show on Feb. 1st!!

Interested?  More details here...

JunkMarket Style Pamper Yourself Trunk Show

My name isn't on the list because I joined in at the last minute...which is why I have so MUCH to do!!

I'll check in here and there to show you what I'm up to :)

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Chat soon,

Laurel

Winter Mantel, 2014...simply COZY...

Have I mentioned it's cold here?

(Actually, it is MUCH better this week!!)

I don't mind...it's a great excuse to "cozy" up at home.

You may know that I have a little trouble "keeping it simple" when it comes to my mantel.  But that is the "theme" I am going with this time around.

I bought this old chippy door at the Country Junk Sale this fall.

It already had a crusty handle...perfect for a scarf bow.

 I have been admiring all of those fun little metal trucks out there...and I found a chippy white one that was "meant for me".

These blue jars and canvases turned chalkboards keep reappearing on my mantel...

SPRING 2013

FALL 2013

CHRISTMAS 2013

I bought the "cable knit" vases on clearance at Target last winter.

I don't have too many auctions on the calendar this winter...but it just seemed to "fit".

This metal foot board was another Country Junk score.

You might recognize this chalkboard easel tree from the top of my Christmas "tree" mantel too.  That metal snowflake was a gift my my husband and kids.  

(They bought it from another booth at Antiques Downtown.)

I was planning on hanging the tin bunting I used outside in my FALL JUNK VIGNETTE...but I couldn't find it.  I'm thinking it must be hiding under all that snow??

So I came up with this hinge bunting instead.

I just tied 3 hinges together with twine...

...added some embellishments.  Locks, keys...

...and button magnets with a winter "message".

I added this aqua ladder at Christmas time.  It is still VERY handy for keeping those comfy blankets close.

I couldn't resist adding a little stacked junk "snow person".

There you go, my "simply cozy" winter mantel.
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Thanks for stopping by!!

Stay warm,

Laurel

So "Last Year"...a look back at the best of 2013...

I wasn't going to do a "Best of 2013" post...

Since I'm in cleaning, organizing and purging mode here I decided to do a round up of some organizing ideas from 2013 instead...

Getting Organized with JUNK :)

But then it got REALLY cold...and school was cancelled so my kids were home...and all my big "plans" didn't seem as important as getting "cozy" with my kiddos for a couple more days.

Then I started peeking around at all of the fun "Best of 2013" posts and I got curious...are you curious too? 

Maybe nobody else cares...but since I don't have anything else to share I'm going to show you anyway...OK?

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My handy welding husband helped me transform a few old drawers and yardsticks into rustic end tables.

Old Drawers turned End Tables

#2

I was hesitant to post this tour of our "less than perfect" home...but as my 2nd most viewed post of 2013...I guess it turned out OK.  You all must love "Home Tours" as much as I do??

Our "Home Chippy Home" Tour

#1

And the #1 most viewed post here last year was...

"Couple of Drawers and a Sign"

The thing that makes me extra happy about this post being the most viewed is that it features this amazing sign made by my dear friend and booth partner Joan(aka Signs of the Times).

 (If you want to check out the rest of our "wares" you can find our booth at Antiques Downtown, Elk River, MN)

And by the way...my most viewed post EVER is still...

Our Ladder Bed Canopy...from 2012...by far!!

So that's that...and now I'd better run and "move on" to 2014.  The kiddos are back in school and it's time to "focus" on getting back into a routine.


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Happy New Year friends...
thank you for all of your visits, sweet comments and encouragement.  I love to share my (sometimes crazy) ideas here with you.  Your kind words inspire me to keep on creating.

I don't have a "plan" for 2014, I will just wait to see what God has in store :)

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we can ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!  
Amen

Ephesians 3:20&21

Blessings,



Thinking ORGANIZATION...with Junk...

As I start the New Year, my mind always goes to "Fresh Start"...which means lots purging and re-organizing.

Here's a little peek back at 10 things we did here to get organized with JUNK in 2013.

I have always been a "collector"...I try to tame the "clutter" using shelves and vignettes.

A Couple of Drawers and a Sign

Kitchen Drawer to Chalkboard Shelf

We used drawers and crates galore for organizing in our Coffee Station gone CRAZY!!

And we used another drawer and some salvaged hooks in our little Chippy Bathroom Redo.

And speaking of organizing small spaces...

We lofted the beds in both of our kids' rooms last year.

Lofted "Cottage" Bed

Pallet Racking to Lofted Bed

Memo boards are great for getting things organized...even better when using salvaged and re-purposed finds.

Kraut Cutter turned Memo Board

Ladders get even more handy for organizing...

Old Ladder turned Wrap Station

Love benches?  

Stack them up for more space saving shelves.  

This one doubles as a window seat.

Stacked Benches to Bookshelf

And, last but not least...

I am still loving my Spool Turned Spinning Spice Rack in the kitchen.

So are you ready to get organized for 2014?  

I just need to finish packing up all those junk Christmas trees...

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Wishing you MANY Blessings and LOTS of cool Junk in 2014!!

Chat soon,