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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Junk

August 27th, 2008 in blog     
suewhitney Sue Whitney, editor
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In the gathering room holding a sweet flower. Again, one flower makes a big statement without the expense of an elaborate bouquet.
In the loo dishing up the soap.
Breakfast with junk. I like my junk over easy.
Oopsie doops, I was almost late for my day job at the office!
Look at me now. Im a pin pal. I find this is a good way to keep in touch with my seamstress friends. Project Junkway, here I come.
Got the rainy day blues? Take a good long soak in the tub. This time my friend is flipped over and set on a flat votive holder. Light the candle, drop in some aromatic wax, and enjoy! I recommend starting the melting process in the microwave. It works either way, but yoiull get more life out of your candle if it doesnt have to work so hard. Scented oil also works.
In the gathering room holding a sweet flower. Again, one flower makes a big statement without the expense of an elaborate bouquet.

In the gathering room holding a sweet flower. Again, one flower makes a big statement without the expense of an elaborate bouquet.
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The best way to make sure that junk gets used and not tossed out is to figure out how many different ways it can be employed in your home. Take this metal cup holder from a soda fountain paired with a vintage custard cup for an example. It shows up in a variety of differrent rooms in my home each time with a new job.

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MimiToria writes: I know this project post was from a while ago, but when I viewed it before, I was still a lurker. Just wanted to let you know Sue, that I think this is a fun idea. I'll be on the lookout for a view of those metal soda fountain holders now. Posted: 7:56 pm on September 15th
csudderth writes: Great ideas--I have a tendency to get in a rut sometimes and these pics get my creative juices flowing. Thanks for the ideas! Posted: 9:49 pm on August 27th
suewhitney writes: Hi Stacey,

Thanks so much I'm glad that you enjoy these. I love the simple re-purposes as well. Seems like we have so ittle time these days and projects like these can be slipped in between our other tasks. You can expect to see more of this type of post as we go along.

Take care,
Sue Posted: 4:29 pm on August 27th
TheBlessedNest writes: Sue,
I LOVE these ideas! I am more of a junk re-purposer than junk builder, and ideas like this get my creative energy going! I'm going to have to look for those soda fountain dishes :). Did I mention that I LOOOVE this?!!

Stacey Posted: 1:24 pm on August 27th
suewhitney writes: Thanks ladies, Here's another one for you. Candy is a sweet idea! That coffee has you going!

Talk soon.
Sue Posted: 10:53 am on August 27th
shabbychick writes: Reminds me of a song - "on the road again"...(sorry - too much coffee this a.m.) traveling from room to room - cute - can we fill it with candy too??? M&Ms........!

Kathy Posted: 10:21 am on August 27th
ALVN writes: Love the versatility! Great ideas! Thanks, Sue! Posted: 10:13 am on August 27th
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