Christmas Mantel 2015...my soul is still singing!!

Hello friends, hope all of my US friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  We had a fun and busy week of no school fun.  My kids are back in school and I am playing "catch up" here.  

I thought I'd stop for a bit and share my Christmas mantel with you...

Fall Mantel 2015...then sings my soul

FALL...so much to love...

I had the joy of having a little shopping day with 2 of my sisters yesterday.  Kid free and treasure full!

SERIOUSLY Simple Winter Mantel 2015...a fresh start...

If you have been hanging with me here for a while...you might already know that I don't do "simple" well.

Playing "Dress up" on the Dresser...junky jewelry storage and display...

 Do you still like to play "Dress up"?

Spring Mantel...begging for some SUN shine...

More snow in Minnesota...and we are getting desperate for a little sunshine!!  How about you?

I decided to have a little fun with my Spring mantel...

Aqua Ladder for Books...dreaming of summer adventures...

Hello friends, thanks for your patience with me and my little "Blog-cation".  I had a nice "low pressure" week.  I even started to "day-dream" about summer shows and Flea Markets.  How about you?

I think it started with this little toy Winnebago I found at an antique store the other day...

Little Man Cave...Pallet Racks to Lofted Bed



This pallet racking lofted bed has been in my head for a while now...

Old Ladder Wrap/Paper Station...getting organized...

Still on a mission to be more organized here...

Oh how I wish I had a studio...but I don't.  I've mentioned  before that I do most of my creating in the GREAT ROOM, on my dining room table.  So I am "on a mission" to make my supplies more "accessible" in cute and junky ways.

Here's what I cam up with for my wrapping/packaging supplies...

This old ladder works perfect for rolls of paper.

I LOVE that cross on the top...bought it that way...gotta love authentic "character" :)

This drawer fit inside for twine, string and clips.

This little water hole in a planter is the perfect spot for twine to thread though.

Oil cans for ribbon...

...and more ribbon.

LOVE this metal tool box...

...great for tags and "such".

And so I guess "that's a wrap" ;)

(Sorry, couldn't resist!!)

Have a great week!

See you at these FUN parties...

Nifty Thrifty Tues at Coastal Charm
Knick of Time Tues at Knick of Time Interiors
Under $100 Linky Party at Beyond the Picket Fence

Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special

Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special...repurposed ladders

Chat soon, 

"Hey Girl"...my guy...

When I heard my friend over at Bliss Ranch was hosting a "Hey Girl" Valentine party I couldn't resist joining in on the FUN with my sweet "junk hunk" :)

And yep...it's true...

I agree Honey...VERY romantic ;)

(LADDER BED CANOPY)

Now hop on over and join in on the fun...

Hey Girl Valentine Party...Bliss Ranch and Friends

Chat soon, 

Metal Ladder Repurposed...Hook Rack/Storage

I bought this metal ladder at an occasional store a while back.  I was thinking it would be great for display at shows.

Until I realized my son needed some "hooks" in his room. So I flipped it upside down and backwards...

...and hung it on his wall.

I just used a little wire to hang it...

...which also made a great spot to display some art work.

A bike basket tied on with twine is a great place to stash some books.

I made this little canvas chalkboard by painting over an old faded canvas picture with gray paint and then with chalkboard paint.  Great to add a message for our little "Jedi".

I think I found the perfect re-purpose.  Functional and fun.  He LOVES it :)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Sharing this idea at...

Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special

Knick of Time Tues. at Knick of Time

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tues

Under $100 Linky Party at Beyond the Picket Fence

Potpourri Friday at 2805

At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense for Fridays Unfolded

Funky Junk Interiors Sat Nite Special...junky hang ups...

Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special...repurposed ladders

Lots of great shows/events going on this weekend!!

Best wishes to all my "junk buddies" selling at Junk Bonanza and Vintage Marketplace, Springfield, Ohio. 

I was shopping at the Junk Bonanza yesterday...so much fun!  I saw lots of friends, but wondered how many of YOU I was walking by without knowing???  Were you there?

Chat soon,

A "Big Girl" Bed Canopy/Headboard...

Does every little girl dream of a Canopy Bed?  I know I did...

Somewhere along the way I grew out of "pink and frilly" and switched over to "neutral and junky"...but either way I am totally "in love" with my new ladder bed "canopy"!!

My engineer hubby very securely attached these painted metal braces to the wall above the bed...I repeat, VERY securely.

(And we "sternly" warned the kiddos about practicing their "monkey bar" moves while we're not looking...but if they decide to be "sneaky little monkeys", my husband assures me they won't be able to get that thing down...but sshhhh, don't tell them that ;)

And then he attached this old rustic ladder to the braces....and I draped these painters drop cloths over the ladder rungs...just like that, a "Big girl" junky canopy...sigh...did I say I love it???  I do!!

And of course you need something special on the wall...inspired by a very special song...

Forever and Ever Amen, by Randy Travis

(Click the link above to hear the song over on You Tube :))

My mom used to listen to Randy Travis over and over in the car when I was a little girl...and I can still hear her singing along to that sweet song.  I used to listen carefully and know that I was going to hold out for "that" kind of love...nothing less would do...

I'm happy to report...I found it...and the fact that he was sweet enough to hang an old ladder above our bed without questioning it...just proves it :)

Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July!!

Sharing this at...

Funky Junk Interiors for Sat. Nite Special...headboards, close enough??

Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tues

Knick of Time Interiors for Knick of Time Tues

Beyond the Picket Fence for Under $100 Linky Party

Thrifty Decorating for Thrifty Thurs.

Funky Junk Interiors...my "best" of 2012

Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special...repurposed ladders

CWTS Round 1 Link Party at East Coast Creative...Upcycle :)

Knick of Time...Farmhouse Friday, Ladders

Thanks for the visit!

Chat soon,