I’m ecstatic over my latest junkin’ finds. I found the most amazing rusty metal glider. It’s a vintage glider and it belonged to Mr. Butler, the owner of my favorite junk place. rusty metal glider He told me he’s downsizing and just bought the glider up to the shop about 20 minutes before I got… [Read More]
Question: Paint The Antique Bed Or Not?
Should I paint this antique bed or not? I bought it at an auction for $30. Twin Antique Bed I’m not sure what type of wood it is but I think the bed will be beautiful if I just clean it up. The original wood rails came with it. We haven’t set up the bed… [Read More]
Metropolis Illinois Junk Shopping & The May Craft Winner
Good Morning Guys! It’s a beautiful day here. I don’t have specific plans for the day yet but whatever I end up doing….it’s going to be fun. Metropolis Illinois Junk Shopping We went to Metropolis, Illinois a couple of weeks ago and I found a really nice junk shop, meaning they had good inexpensive junk. We all… [Read More]
Auction Deals: Vintage Porcelain & Furniture For Me
Good auction deals on vintage stuff make me smile. I brought home some interesting pieces from the Thursday night auction but no furniture. The JTS goes to Saturday auctions but those tend to go on all day and my attention span isn’t that long…..my patience either. The Thursday night auctions go for 3 to 3½… [Read More]
Shopping Sevierville Flea Markets And Antique Shops
Sevierville Flea Markets / Antique Shops The JTS and I went on a weekend getaway. Just the two of us. We had a relaxing stress free few days. We also did a little shopping while we were out of town. Checking out new flea markets and antique shops. I spent a whole $20 on stuff…. [Read More]
Estate Sale Finds: Red Vintage Kitchen Scale
I fell hard for the red vintage kitchen scale. It was sitting on a work table in an out building at a local estate sale. It was covered in dust and rust. Red Vintage Kitchen Scale I don’t go to many estate sales. The prices are too high. This sale was by Michael Taylor Estate… [Read More]
An Antique Shop In Texas And Butler’s Antiques
We went on a quick trip to Arkansas and Texas last week. The JTS and I headed to Arkansas and picked up my brother-in-law and sister-in-law. We then drove to Texas to visit their daughter (our niece) and her family. Classy Cactus Antique Shop in Justin, Texas While we were in Texas the women went… [Read More]
I Spent $34 At The 400 Mile Yard Sale
400 Mile Yard Sale Buys The JTS is a good man. He totes my yard sale finds around and treats me like a Queen. This was one of our first stops on the 400 mile yard sale that runs through Kentucky on highway 68. I bought the $2 weed trimmer for the JTS to use…. [Read More]
Do You Want To Share Photos Of Your Junk Finds ?
Staircase To Nowhere Hey guys! I’ve been trying to find a way for you to share photos of your junk finds or furniture projects with me and other readers. I finally decided that a Facebook group would be the easiest and best way to share. I have more info and the link to the Facebook… [Read More]
A New Favorite Rusty Metal Stool Found At The Flea Market
Rusty Metal Stool The stool is metal and rusty plus it’s green, what’s no to love. The photo above shows the sum total of my Nashville Flea Market purchases from this month’s market. I bought a nicely detailed wood piece from an old dresser and a few hardware pieces. I got two French Provincial drawer… [Read More]
Neighbor Offers Free Furniture And New Junk Finds
Neighbor Offers Free Furniture New Junk Finds Happy Tuesday!! I wanted to share some of my thrifty finds and the free furniture I scored from my neighbor. WooHoo. Can’t beat free. The first photo shows my two newest thrift store finds. The lamp shade has a great shape and the metal base is still beautifully… [Read More]
Almost Nabbed For Grand Theft Shutter | Junkin Fun
Small Gray Shutter A Trip To My Favorite Junk Shop Well, I hadn’t made a trip to My Favorite Junk in a while. So having junkin’ withdrawals, I drove up to Hopkinsville on Saturday only to find the shop closed. I was just shopping away. You guys have seen the photos of all the… [Read More]