I made a trip to my favorite junk shop yesterday and found all kinds of goodies. I didn’t get one piece of furniture but I still have several pieces in the workshop to paint so that’s okay. Just wait until you see the awesome things I bought! My total for everything was $75. You guys need to tell me if I did good or spent too much.
I tell you what, it is so hot I can’t hardly take it. Is it hot where you live? We don’t have air conditioning in the workshop so I haven’t been doing a whole lot out there. I’ve painted 4 chairs this week, two pairs of different style chairs. I painted them outside in the shade and the seats I re-covered in the house on the kitchen table. Wait until you see the vintage metal dining chairs with new seat covers. I outdid myself. I will have that post next week.
The perfectly chippy wrought iron baby doll bed is my favorite purchase of the day and maybe the year. Those colors and the rust called my name. What would you do with this bed?
Next I saw the sun garden stake. Yellow is one of my favorite colors.
I got 4 of the short black shutters. I may keep a couple and sell a couple.
I passed on the vintage table on the right. I like them but have a hard time selling that style table.
Some of you are probably wondering why I buy some of the things I do like the bent up gas can in the photo above. I think I can sell it and make a little profit and if not it will look great with my junk style porch decor. It’s almost time to decorate the porch for Fall. Well, maybe in 3 or 4 weeks. Can you tell I’m trying to rush Fall? It is my favorite season.
Mr. Butler had a bunch of slate roofing tiles and I bought a few to see if they will sell in my booth. I may have to make some kind of project with one of them.
I couldn’t pass up the three white baskets. I’m thinking of spray painting at least one metallic copper and giving it an aged patina. See how that works.
Several small items I bought. I plan to spray paint the basket white and the small framed picture is going on our bathroom wall.
I passed on the cane backed chair although it is one of my favorite chair styles to paint. I’ve painted more than my share of chairs lately.
The blue and white ceramic pot was broken but it will still hold a plant or look good on the dresser in the blue and white bedroom once it’s cleaned up.
Going to spray paint the horn design candle holder.
Notice a theme in my purchases. There were a lot of metal and iron things to be had today. This was a weird basket and it’s heavy too.
I didn’t get a photo of the iron stand at the junk shop. I took a few photos in the workshop. I’m not sure the planter basket originally went with the stand/hanger. I like these pieces because they come in handy for hanging all kinds of things. I also got a double Shephard’s hook and you can see it’s legs to the right of the iron stand. The Shephard’s hook is really tall.
Looking at my pile of finds at the junk shop.
I really like this basket style.
I liked the colors of the small canvas print.
The drawer front with the two knobs still attached is going to get a makeover and be repurposed as a jewelry hanger.
I wanted to show you the backside of the black shutters. They are unpainted and I like that side a lot. For those of you who are new here I have a video I made on one of my junking trips that gives you a look at the shop and I share the prices of the things I bought. View the video below...
Junk Shop in Hopkinsville, KY
The two “butterfly” wire flower baskets are kind of thin and lightweight but still cute.
You guys know how I love metal boxes and red is the best.
The “N” sign came from the Goodwill. I plan a big makeover for it.
I stuck the sun stake in the yard by the workshop. It makes me smile.
What did you like the best? Any makeover ideas for any of the pieces? What did you think about paying $75 for the lot of stuff? Too much or a deal? Comment if you have time and thanks for being here, Kathy
Author: Kathy Owen (Petticoat Junktion)
Kathy is the founder of PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, old hardware, rusty stuff, and thrifty finds into unique home décor. Kathy’s projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Read more about Kathy here.
Carol
Love the bed, maybe put some books and a candle on it.
I also really like the shape of that basket, can't wait to see the drawer front jewelry holder. Give me an idea for one I have. What color furniture sells best for you. Hubby just sanded down a hutch and wondering go white or dark gray?
Great haul and fair price!
Naomi Shelton
I love the metal doll bed and I think Margie B. has a great idea for making it into a kitty bed. I have a bit smaller wooden bed that was my mother's as a child and needs refurbishing but I haven't known what to do with it after fixing it up. I think my cats would love it. Thanks for the idea, Margie.
You got a great haul, Kathy. Looking forward to seeing what you do with all of it.
And, yes, it is bloody hot here in central lower Michigan, too, and it has been all summer. This is the Climate Crisis we are experiencing, folks, believe me. I hope the situation can somehow be turned around but I have my doubts which makes me worry about the fate of our children and grandchildren in the years to come. It's a complicated issue and I know many folks don't take it seriously but I think it is extremely serious. That's my "soap-box" speech for today!
Kathy Owen
I enjoyed your "soap-box" speech thank you! I think the metal bed would make a great cat bed too but I don't have a cat. Fix your wooden bed up for your cat.
Kathleen
Is it hot here? We don't have your humidity but YES it is hot. You have enough projects for the rest of your life. LOL! We have fires in California but not right where we live-so far. It's always a fear and cause for concern.
Kathy Owen
I'm glad you don't have any fires near you. Yes, the humidity is intense here in the south.
shawn Hoffman
Wonderful haul! I've got to come down there. I love the doll bed. I've never seen one like that.
Kathy Owen
Yes, you have to go to the shop!
Stephanie Mudd Carrico
Lots of great things and I think the price was reasonable. It was a good haul.
Kathy Owen
I was happy!
Suzee B
Great stuff … even greater when I read your ideas for some of it. Your imagination never ceases to amaze me … how many times have I said that? I love the sun, perfect as it is. The doll bed is so unique and I love Margie’s idea. Can’t wait to see what you do with some of the other stuff. Stay cool … very hot and dry in New Mexico!
Kathy Owen
I'm still thinking on the bed and what to do with it.
sara mullis
Hi Kathy,
Loved quite a bit in your good haul. Mr. Sun would look great in the garden, maybe he could chase off some of our thunderstorms of late. If it's not those it's beastly hot and humid. Loved all the hanging baskets and Shepard's hooks. The butterfly ones are so cute , earlier in the Spring Dollar Tree had these great hanging basket chain replacements ( I took it for replacing the plastic ones that always break). I grabbed some for another project that needed chain hangers. A work in progress. I probably would make those into a double hanging basket and fill with Lantana -butterflies love those !
You asked what would I do with the doll bed. Ooh, could think of several places or purposes for it. Its a bit hard to tell the size but cute as a towel holder on a dresser in a guest room or bathroom if there's counter space. Great for magazines or slightly taller books stacked.
The shutters would make great shelves , I bought two long ones to do that and four would be great. Gotta put those finds somewhere !
What a fun place to shop. thanks for sharing.
Sara
Kathy Owen
The bed is pretty big and I can see using it on a coffee table maybe with magazines or a flower display. Wish I had spotted the chain replacements at Dollar Tree
Margie Bramer
Love the metal doll bed. I'd paint it and put some padding on it ... And then my cats would sleep in it! ?
Suzee B
Perfect idea! ❤️
Cheryl Atkinson
Hi Kathy! I think 75 for all of that is a pretty good deal. I think I like the drawer fro t and the shutters the best. There is so much you can do with shutters and I wish I. Ould find a good drawer front like that. Thank ng you for sharing your treasure
Noelle
Lots of awesome stuff, and I think you got a deal! Wish we had a junk shop like yours where I live!