Our Winter Porch...a big ol' junk party...greens, yardsticks, stars and more.

It's been pretty cold here in MN.  My porch has been a little neglected...

Super Simple Junk Christmas Tree...

I think this simple junk tree was "meant to be"...

Hinge Deer...antler obsessed...

I'm not sure I should even show you this crazy hinge deer idea.

A Few Christmas Details in the Kitchen...ironing board advent tree and more

I had fun adding little touches of Christmas to our NEW KITCHEN this year...

Crate Light...with a Christmas twist...

 

You might remember that when I shared my KITCHEN REDO I mentioned that I was waiting on a unique light fixture for over the picnic table.  

The "Star" of Christmas Mantel 2014...Seek HIM

 

My mantel is always the first thing to get dressed for the season.  This year I think it tells a little story...

Junkers Unite for Christmas...Chippy Corbel Repurposed for Christmas Trees

I am so happy to be joining in on another "Junkers United" event!

Empty Clock Christmas Shadow Box...Vintage Repurposing FUN :)

Can I show you something else I made for Christmas?

Repurposed Salt Lid "Star" Christmas Ornament

Yep, I am "one of those"...

 I've started on my Christmas decorating and creating.

When you sell your wares in retail you have to find a way to "jump" into the Christmas "Spirit" a little earlier than most. We needed to have our booth at Antiques Downtown  ready for Christmas shoppers by November 1st this year, so that got me started.  And we celebrate Thanksgiving at my parents' house, so that frees me up to "dig in" a little earlier.  

(And hopefully be all decorated and ready to relax and enjoy in December?) 

I'm not going to lie...most years I just keep on creating up until December 24th. I can't help myself...its my favorite time of year.  And once I start I can't stop!

This is my first repurposed ornament of the season...

Apple Basket Lid to Rustic Snowflake...let it snow...

You may have heard that Minnesota got a "little" snow yesterday.  A little early for most considering our winter was so VERY long last year.  I decided to make the most of it and finish up a project that has been in my head for a while...

A Cheerful Fall Vignette...

You might remember this little stacked drawer shelf for my old COFFEE STATION.

When we redid our kitchen it lost it's spot to my Mommy Central...

  And now it moved to a new bright sunny spot near the front door.

Vintage Clock Shop Sign...and encouraging creativity...

If you follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, you may have already seen my vintage clock shop sign.  My husband an I bought it on our little anniversary getaway to the Central Iowa Junk Jaunt a few weeks ago.

 I purchased it at the Broadstreet Market in Story City, Iowa.

Repurposed Pew Rack Napkin Holder...more kitchen details

Still adding little details to my kitchen...

Designer Insight Interview...and a thank you...

 

I was recently asked to do an interview for the "Designers Insights" page of the Terry's Blinds Website.

 

Here are the 5 questions that they asked me... 

My Kitchen Reveal...Quirky, Junky and FINALLY Functional...

It took us ALL Summer...

 But, I think I am finally ready to share my new kitchen and all its quirky details...

More "Simple Fall" at My House...

Still keeping it simple here for Fall...

Orange Drawer Pumpkin...Junk for Fall

More Junk for Fall...

Simplified Fall Mantel...2014

I am "turning over a new leaf" this Fall...

Fall Decorating...junk style...

I think I am ready to do "Fall" :)

Ladders, Ladders...and MORE Ladders on Hometalk...

Do you know how much I LOVE ladders?  Well, I do.

More Junky Flowers...

I'm pretty sure I've mentioned that I'm not so good with "living blooms"...but I do sort of love to make "junky blooms"...

My Planters are "Blooming" with Milk Glass...

You might already know that I do NOT have a "green thumb"!!  But I really LOVE junky planters and annuals.  About this time of year my plants trend to look a little sad :(

Bed Springs to Chandelier Shades...junky details...

Yet another "simple idea"...

A while back a Facebook follower posted a picture of her chandelier on my page and asked if I had any ideas for shades.  I immediately thought of springs...and it's been in my head ever since :)

I decided to try it on my dining room fixture.

What do you think?

All lit up.

I decided to add some vintage crystals too...just for fun.

 I think it "coordinates" with my...
CHIPPY ENTRY LIGHT
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We have been busy with Vacation Bible School this week.  

Today during the lesson today I asked if anyone knew what a "Disciple" was...and one little boy said "It's when you take old stuff and make it into something new". So cute...I guess recycle does rhyme with disciple :)

I still remember my awesome weeks of VBS as a kid.  I hope these little people feel the same way when they are 40+!!

Chat soon,

Join me for another stop on the Blog Tour...

A few weeks ago, Larissa of Prodigal Pieces asked me to join in on a fun Blog Tour.  She posted her stop on the tour last week...Prodigal Pieces Blog Tour...

The Easiest Ball Jar Solar Lights EVER...

These are so simple and silly...I almost didn't post about them.  But then I realized that most of my ideas a like that.  And, they make me happy.  What if they make you happy too?  

I'd hate for anyone to miss out on a little "happy" :)

Red, White and Blue...4th of July Centerpieces...

With the 4th of July coming up I've been thinking in red, white and blue.  Here are a couple of centerpieces I've been playing with...

Repurposed Vase Ladies...

Meet "The Girls"...

I found a couple of cracked vases at garage sales recently.  I decided they might be finished being "useful"...but they weren't done being "pretty".

 Flipped upside down they looked a like a skirt and a couple of arms to me.  How about you?

 Add a clock for a head...

 ...and some jewels, of course.

 What do you think?  Do you see "her"?

 I'm pretty sure my inspiration for these lovely ladies came from these little sugar bowl cuties by Betsy of MY SALVAGED TREASURES.

Don't you love them?

For now they are enjoying their new home on top of the hutch in my Great Room.  They might make their way to our booth...soon :)

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A Fairy Garden in a Tote...Centerpiece

We've been enjoying all of the fun fairy gardens out there.

 So I decided it would be fun to put a quick one together for a centerpiece.  I used all things I had on hand...

 This chippy wood tote only looks old.  I bought it at Home Goods a couple of years ago.  I still love it.

 I had a couple of different kinds of moss left over from other projects.  I used both for fun texture.

These glass insulators looked like mushrooms to me.  I put some crumpled book pages inside.

Can you see my little junky fairy in there?

 Just some random bits and pieces glued and tied together.

Her "house" is just a Ball jar with an enamel lid on top.

The plates were just tucked in for "flowers".

I love how it looks out on my rustic PALLET PERCH...

 ...BUT, this is definitely an indoor centerpiece.  I plan to put it on my dining room table...as soon as I finish up a couple more projects that are taking up that space :)
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My kids say they are "happy/sad" about the last day of school today.  I know just what they mean.  I remember that feeling, don't you?  Excited for long sunny days without homework...but sad to say goodbye to their teachers and friends.  It's been a great year! 

Happy Summer,