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Oronoco was Flowing with Good Junk

August 19th, 2009 in blog     
Junk_Sophisticate Candy Allen, contributor
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I knew these little metal boxes would come in handy.  For storing more junk, you ask?  Of course! I reply. 
Do you think I should hang this on my front door?  Lets see how many people walk around the side of the house in search of a way to get in. ;) 
Jenny I got your number... Some people have a family crEst.  My family has a family crUst...the more time-worn the better.  The number nine has been declared our family crUst ever since my husband and I met.  (It has to do with my birthday being 9/9 and his 9/27).   These 9s are a 10 in my book, though.   
I met a couple of fans within the streets of Oronoco Gold Rush.  One grey.  One tan. Both had a cool air about them, but welcoming in their own special way.  I canvassed the area and found this awesome little number.  A military SPARE PARTS ROLL for an M14 would either be a handy tote for fleamarketing, or would scare off those that tried to mess with me while shopping.  Either way, this freebie was the gift thatll keep on giving.                
The rusty box to the left of the bell was purchased at The French Flea.  Unbeknownst to me, I had purchased one of Lanis items.  Very cool.  I found this heavy duty alarm bell in Oronoco and LOVE it!  An added bonus is my hubs likes it too.      
Do I have a military theme going on here?  The military bag as well as the vintage fleamarket cart came in very handy for toting around all the metal you see.
I was in search of feed or burlap sacks and boy did I find a great stash!  Excellent condition and the price was right!
Fellow contributor, AHmy, and owner of Junkologie contributed this AMAZING street sign to me.  Cool gifts hold a special place in my heart.  Love, love, love it!  
My traveling partner, Kathy, knows how to make a friend smile.  She remembered that I mentioned Id like to own one of these vintage stamp holders in an old post and that I wanted to avoid purchasing online due to price.  Her bag of goodies included this beauty.  Definitely deserving of my stamp of approval.    
Gretchen gifted me an adorable necklace which I didnt remove the entire time we were in Minnesota.  I LOVE it!   
Any guesses on who might have given me this plated gem?  This fitted-jeaned chica has a quirky sense of humor that makes you laugh until you almost...well, you get the picture.    
My junk stash is all nice and tidy here but the pieces will be put to work very soon.  Look for future posts on JUNKMARKET Style that include my goodies from Orononoco, MN as well as posts on my blog Junk Sophisticate.   
I knew these little metal boxes would come in handy.  For storing more junk, you ask?  Of course! I reply. 

I knew these little metal boxes would come in handy.  For storing more junk, you ask?  Of course! I reply. 
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As much as I would have loved to purchase a few big ticket items in Minnesota, I focused on the "smalls".  (a term I'm taking back to Ohio with me).  There is so much metal going on in these photos - I hope you're up to date on your tetanus shot.   

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Comments (18)

mostuff writes: Very cool stuff, I want it all.........Makes me wonder what I have in the attic, think I saw some of that stuff there once, well, not that stuff, but stuff like that............. Posted: 2:46 pm on September 2nd
WhitePineLane writes: Candy - You made quite a haul of smalls! I have a lot to learn. Next time I need to come with more time to shop, so my daughter isn't the only one to haul something home!! My favorite of your finds? Also the boxes! It was so much fun!
Kim Posted: 9:03 pm on August 20th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: Hi KaitGriffin - A necklace can be purchased through one of JUNKMARKET Style's contributors named Gretchen Schaumann. She designs all her own jewelry and it is fabulous! Gretchen has her contact information listed on her blog. http://mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com/

You can also find her here on JMS!
Take care,
Candy Posted: 6:05 pm on August 20th
ALVN writes: Love it all! Metal and chippy...always a good thing!!

Amy Posted: 5:12 pm on August 20th
KaitGriffin writes: I would love to know where to get a cute necklace like that! Posted: 4:13 pm on August 20th
suewhitney writes: Candy, Candy, Candy....love those boxes. How ever did you get them before me?? Yep, I think your stuff looks like boot camp material. Reminds me of how we ran the camp site. All military like! Te he. Thanks for a great time kiddo! I'm already looking forward to next year.

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 11:03 am on August 20th
JunkArchitect writes:

One way or another I’ll be at the next sale. You girls came back with so many great things and a bunch of stuff I WANT. Plus ya’ll had a great time. Candy, your stash does have a vintage military theme to it…first day at boot camp.

Jim
Posted: 5:11 am on August 20th
chippingcharm writes: I too love all your fabulous finds...thanks for sharing! It's ALMOST as good as being there :) Laurel Posted: 8:01 pm on August 19th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: Thanks everyone! I had a blast and quickly realized I was drawn to certain items on this trip. The metal boxes are one of my favs too!

Gretchen - I didn't know you were nterested in the burlap sacks or else I would have shared. So sorry.

Kathy - Got the spare parts roll as my freebie from the vendor that was doing a little tippin' while sellin' if you know what I mean. Same place you got your freebie starving artist framed print complete with dirt detailing. ;)

Thanks again,
Candy Posted: 7:19 pm on August 19th
byabpryor writes: You are too cute. You have some good stuff there! Congrats!!!! Posted: 6:26 pm on August 19th
fellowjunker writes: Candy,
Your finds are AMAZING, your photography STUNNING!!!! So wish I had been there to share in all the fun!!
xojanis Posted: 4:54 pm on August 19th
lutrell writes: i love the metal boxes and the sign Posted: 4:13 pm on August 19th
shabbychick writes: Candy - so glad to see all that great stuff in perfect order...like little junk soldiers!! You were such a good junking scout - and the best traveling buddy!!!!

And, hey, I didn't see you pick up that nifty spare parts roll - how'd you sneak that by me??

It looks like you're well equipped for our next outing - shopping cart in hand - you'll be dangerous (and your little backpack to hold all your smalls! :)

Scout's honor - you found some great junk!!

Hugs, Kathy Posted: 4:09 pm on August 19th
SnowmanHill writes: Love all of your finds, I am attracted to metal items too. I wish we had gone, but hubby had surgery, so I stayed home and played nurse maid. Posted: 2:19 pm on August 19th
KimberlyMelamed writes: Candy, I am as green with envy over your fabulous finds! Sooo wish I had been shopping with you all and not holding a garage sale. Ahh, c'est la vie. Next year for sure! A big Thank you to you for the wonderful tea light holder! (you can see the raw materials in pic #9) I am with Lani.. you can never have too much metal! Big Hugs to you! Posted: 1:33 pm on August 19th
MimiToria writes: Love the metal boxes best of all, and those flour sacks were sooooo very awesome. I was coveting them, but glad you grabbed them all, as they were a deal and you've got great ideas to put them to use. I might of sat on them for a few years yet. lol
You and Kathy are so awesome and it was so great to spend time with the two of you. Posted: 1:33 pm on August 19th
CottageElements writes: Candy, looks like you purchased some awesome things. Some I wish I would have seen first! LOL. My favorite is the metal boxes. Love the colors on them. And no, you can't have too much metal. Thanks for a fun weekend!!!

Lani Posted: 12:22 pm on August 19th
RustyDiva writes: Drooling over your finds! Love love love all the "cool" metal and especially the street sign! Can't wait to see what you do with them. Posted: 11:37 am on August 19th
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