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Janet McArdle, TX, USmember
Really enjoying this site with so many wildly creative, super talented, think-outside-the-box folks!
Landscape Architect, intermittent antique seller, occasional wedding planner, part-time home-stager. Quilter, vintage fabric and junky stuff collector, fair-weather gardener.
Thanks to all for so many inspirational ideas!
So much junk...so little time!
Landscape Architect, intermittent antique seller, occasional wedding planner, part-time home-stager. Quilter, vintage fabric and junky stuff collector, fair-weather gardener.
Thanks to all for so many inspirational ideas!
So much junk...so little time!
Gender: Female
Member Since: 11/26/2008
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Smokin'-Hot-Back-Yard in-the-heat-of-summer-in-Texas-(slightly junky)-WEDDING/part 2
Okey doke! Part 2 of slightly junky and smokin' hot wedding of my lovely middle daughter. Makes me hot just thinking about it. Hot and happy!
Smokin'-Hot-Back-Yard in-the-heat-of-summer-in-Texas-(slightly junky)-WEDDING
Whew! Finally! First entry! 2 summers ago my daughter got married in our backyard amidst the post oak trees, 2 loving families, cherished friends, friendly flowers, and, yep, junk! (Please don't tell...





Recent comments
Re: Door turned desk
ay yi yi! Absolutely fabulous table! oh those legs........!
posted: 4:04 pm on November 14thRe: From frumpy to fabulous!
I'm afraid I wouldn't have seen the possibilities hiding in that cute but outdated crock! I love it now! Happy laundry!
posted: 12:48 am on November 1stRe: More gems
Really cool pieces! Good luck!
posted: 11:55 pm on September 12thRe: There's safety in numbers
oooooh! love 'em! Good decision to keep them!
posted: 11:55 pm on September 9thRe: Tea House of the August Moon
What a fabulous project! And, wow, your garden has certainly grown! You now have a lovely place to lose yourself in your garden! Janet
posted: 2:09 pm on August 23rdRe: A TP Holder
Brace yourself: This is simply charmin'!
posted: 1:42 pm on August 23rd(Sorry, couldn't help myself!)
I love that the Gorilla allows you to undo it if you ever wanted to. Nice.
Janet
Re: Cooper's buddy!
Oh! Both Coopers are keepers! (ok, sorry....) Too cute!
posted: 1:54 am on July 13thRe: Scrabble Tile Transformation
Too cool! Great lines on the table to start with! Even better with the paint and the scrabble tiles! Think you got a high score! Janet
posted: 1:51 am on July 13thRe: A Cool Coat Hanger
Oh, oh, oh! I can't believe this piece of junk! Fantastic!
posted: 12:47 am on July 10thSo hot!
And too COOL!
Oh, and great repurposing!
Janet
Re: Once a Crate Now a Shelf
This is awesome. Love the graphics. Always thought Japan would be cool to visit-now dying to go! Thanks for the post! Janet
posted: 1:16 am on July 9thRe: Licensed to plant
Love the planter and love the combination of flowers! Great colors and textures! Nice casual, colorful, funky look! Janet
posted: 1:30 am on July 6thRe: Reece's Piano Staff for his Teacher
Great job! Can't wait to see more awesome junk projects!
posted: 11:45 pm on July 1stRe: Pyrex Trays - Take One
Oh yeah, this is one super-cool project with fab materials and excellent execution producing a terrific result! I love it! Janet
posted: 11:41 pm on July 1stRe: A Junky Little Herb Garden
Container gardening design: Charming!
posted: 12:36 pm on June 22ndColor Scheme: Green and white are simply classic!
Silver flatware plant markers: Priceless!
(Looks like we'll be a few place settings of silverware short at dinner tonight.....!)
Janet
Re: Smokin'-Hot-Back-Yard in-the-heat-of-summer-in-Texas-(slightly junky)-WEDDING/part 2
Thanks again! Janis, part 1 can be found with tags like tabletop, funky, and orange... Thanks! Janet
posted: 12:28 pm on June 22ndRe: Smokin'-Hot-Back-Yard in-the-heat-of-summer-in-Texas-(slightly junky)-WEDDING
Thank you, thank you everyone! Y'all sure make a girl feel welcome! Janet
posted: 12:23 pm on June 22ndRe: Letter "M"
Love your letter M! Wow, I feel like I'm on Sesame Street!
posted: 12:25 pm on May 8thRe: My first project
The old photocopied newspapers were a great choice for covering this piece! It was nice as it was, but now it is a real looker! Good job! Janet
posted: 12:58 pm on April 18thRe: Repurposed Desk Made With Vintage Type and Machinist Table Base
I'm dumbfounded! Absolutely unbelievably incredible! Love, love, love this! Janet
posted: 12:51 am on April 15thRe: Mod Oval Ottoman from Goodwill Pleated Plaid Skirt
Wow! What a good eye you have; I'm afraid I would have overlooked that ottoman. And to find the fabric in a skirt-sweet! Oh, and the legs are perfect, too! Thanks for the inspiration! Janet
posted: 12:48 am on April 15thRe: Antique Mahogany Chair
What a lucky chair to have found you! Very elegant! Nice fabric choice! And great craftsmanship!
posted: 2:08 am on January 6thJanet
Re: headboard bench
Aww, cute and fun! Clever to use the curtain for the seat cover! Nicely done! Janet
posted: 2:04 am on January 6thRe: Making cards with..........junk of course!
Lovely!
posted: 2:32 pm on January 5thRe: Fifteen Minute Laundry Room Fix
This is great. I was just refreshing my memory looking at the laundry room makeover in Junk Beautiful, which is so cool. I really need to employ some of these ideas, at least for inspiration. May as well make those un-fun spaces as pleasant as possible. And maybe make laundry a little more enjoyable! Janet
posted: 2:31 pm on January 5thUsed to work at PB; their shadow boxes are fab-great to buy with employee discount or on sale! Love the sign in it!
Re: Candle Holders!
Love the candleholders! Love the scale! Every room needs some big chunky accessories, like these. I always get too fussy with too many small items. These are great! Janet
posted: 1:35 am on January 5thRe: A couple fun winter shelving projects
Wow! Who wouldn't love either of these? So great!
posted: 1:23 am on January 5thRe: Heard It Through The Grapevine Table
Beautiful table! Demonstrates your talent, once again! Love it!
posted: 1:21 am on January 5thRe: GOOD EATS Clock Using Vintage Wood Type
This is fabulous! I just love the old wood type. Gotta get me some. The red hands really complement the warm browns of the wood. Such an awesome piece! Where do you get the type w/o spending an arm and a leg? I've been bidding on ebay, but can't make myself pay what it goes for there. Or am I being cheap? Anyway... terrific clock!
posted: 1:16 am on January 5thRe: Vintage Fireplace Grate Shelf
Wow! That is such a lovely, delicate piece! What a nice sister! And you finished it off so nicely with the trim! Good job! Janet
posted: 10:33 pm on January 1stRe: Studio Junk
What a great creative space! Love it! Janet
posted: 10:31 pm on January 1stRe: My bull skull...transformed
Yee Hi! This is great! We all need a bull head or two around! Classic Texas! What fun! Would be cool in the garden, too. Or on my sister's gate to her ranch! Hey, birthday idea! Thanks! Janet
posted: 10:20 pm on January 1stRe: Vintage Ceramic Squirrel Pin Cushion
So sweet! I got on a kick and bought a bunch of these one day, to make pin cushions. But never did! I began to kind of like them, as they are! But you did a great job with the pin cushion. Now I'm re-inspired! Thanks! Janet (love the q-tips and toothpick holders, too!)
posted: 10:09 pm on January 1stRe: "WHAT TIME IS IT?"
What a lovely piece! And I really like the surprise element-you see a clock case and expect to see the clock! But there is the sweet b&w photo. I really like this. Janet
posted: 10:06 pm on January 1stRe: Christmas Lamp
This is great. So unique. Well, until we all copy you and make one for ourselves! what kind of bucket is on top? A vintage child's toy?
posted: 11:31 pm on December 20thOh, and I can really see those shovels now. Wow.
Janet
Re: Music stand turned side table
Love this-in the book and your adaptation! Yeah, not good for a 6 month old, just put it up in a closet. Baby will be grown up before you know it! And then, what if you can't find an old music stand? It's very cool. Janet
posted: 11:06 pm on December 20thRe: cool drawer pulls
Oh yes, these are so cool. Wondering if you can take them apart and reassemble them somehow, and maybe add some stuff between the crystal and metal pieces? Anyway, whatever you do, it will be very cool. Great find.
posted: 11:03 pm on December 20thjanet
Re: Have You Got The Time?
Oh my goodness! These are fabulous! You talented thing! Love that you put the mechanism off center on the tin. Love the funky one that you might keep. A lot. And that ole Bill. Wow. So graphic. Too cool for school.
posted: 10:59 pm on December 20thNow, I've had some trouble with those clock mechanisms that they sell at hobby shops, etc (like Michael's, Hobby Lobby); is that what you use? Seems like I can't get it together right, the hands don't move or something. Maybe it's the spacers or whatchamacallems that take up space and hold the "stuff" taught? Um, can't even ask it intelligently. Anyway, are those the "innards" that you use? thanks. (ooh, and love the rusty one, too.)
Janet
Re: LAMP PROJECTS
Gotta admit, I have a thing for lamps, too. The possibilities are endless. Think I've got 2 suitcases full of lamp parts somewhere...vintage suitcases, of course. I'd better get busy. Love these 2!
posted: 10:49 pm on December 20thRe: How to Make a Cranberry Bog Scoop Wreath Holder
Terrific. But ya can't find cranberry bog scoops in Texas. Gosh, guess we could import 'em! It's awesome!
posted: 10:46 pm on December 20thRe: Mix It Up
Oh dear I'm afraid I'm coveting...the Pelican Cooler. Fantastic! All the pics are lovely. There's nothing like fresh greens and berries, too. Sweet!
posted: 10:43 pm on December 20thRe: Joy To The World
Wow! Really lovely! The frames of the french door really give it a graphic quality. And really delineates the sections. Love the fresh, current look with the beautiful blues and greens, which are popping up everywhere in design these days. So are maps. And the silver ornaments are a nice touch, floating on the white background, not competing with the maps, but not an empty space, either. Like everyone says, such a clean professional look! Cry your heart out, Pottery Barn!
posted: 11:48 pm on December 14thJanet
Re: Table Top Made With Old Printing Press Type
Hello all! New here, but can't help but comment on this fabulous piece! May I ask what type (oops, no pun intentded..) glue did you use? And I guess you used a new piece of wood because of what you said about needing a smooth clean surface for better adherance? Wow! A whole wall! A backsplash! Too cool! Even the "backsplash" to an old hutch or cabinet, book/display shelves, ooh, imagine the possibilities! Oh, or even a door! Love it! I'm inspired!
posted: 11:30 pm on December 14thJanet
(ps: great colors & fabrics on the quilt!)