bensonstreet

Clarendon, PA, US
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Member Since: 06/22/2009

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Occasional Shop SOS!

Nov 11, 2009
4 comments

I am thoroughly resigned to opening my very own Occasional Shop in mid-2010. I REALLY need some input and words of wisdom from those of you who have delved into this adventure. A bit about my setup...

One of my favorites!

Nov 11, 2009
8 comments

Here's the big surprise that I promised! I love this color and I use it on everything that I can! It is calle Castaway and it is from the True Value collection.

SHESELLSSEASHELLS...

Oct 27, 2009
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Another project - I have had these shells forever. The vase was a $2 garage sale goodie and I mixed some sandbox sand and rock salt (so sparkly..). The remainder of the stuff on the shelf is from...

Ta Da!

Oct 27, 2009
9 comments

Well, here is part one of the junk make-over! I painted the lower cupboards and the upper shelves with a shiny white paint. My husband put the top on the cupboards - just a piece of unfinished wood...

This one will be a BIG surprise

Oct 18, 2009
7 comments

I picked up this china cabinet for $40 on a local site, www.pennswoods.net. The site is like a Craigs List for our area. I am using this piece in the kitchen, but I am making it much more...

It pays to have friends in Junk places.

Oct 18, 2009
6 comments

As I mentioned previously, my Gram is moving to a smaller home. Unfortunetly, the place was a bit short on storage. I almost bought a truckload of prefab stuff from the local box store, but then I...

I LOVE some good garage sales!

Sep 13, 2009
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Just a quick shot of the great stuff I snagged at garage sales on Saturday - A pile of beautiful curtains that I am going to use in my Gram's new house ($2 - check back later for pics after I alter...

Summer Brunch with Some Fancy Junk

Sep 3, 2009
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Because everyone was so enthusiastic about my first post, I decided to show off more of my favorite junk! I hosted a brunch this summer for my sister and several of her friends, all of whom are...

Junkin' Family Style

Sep 1, 2009
9 comments

My Grandma is finally moving to a smaller home, and has offered up piles of good stuff for us! This afternoon, I was delighted to find her dining room buffet stacked with old cookbooks and recipes. I...

Re: Ta Da!

Thank you so much! I love it when I can re-purpose!

posted: 10:55 pm on October 27th

Re: License Plate Art....

Trendy! I have seen license plate art in stores for a lot of money. I like yours the best!

posted: 8:07 pm on September 11th

Re: End of the Summer Retro Picnic!

So awesome! I love how everything went together just perfectly! You have so many wonderful pieces. I love metals with vintage print on them. I agree with monakent, you picnic should be featured in a magazine!

posted: 10:47 am on September 10th

Re: New sign at Junk Store

Nice job! Where is the store? It looks like a fun place!

posted: 9:10 pm on September 3rd

Re: Red HOT Kindel vanity REDO

This is awesome! I would love to find a piece like that!

posted: 9:08 pm on September 3rd

Re: Bird Perch 2 Tiered Server

LOVE IT! What a beautiful piece to stack with fancy cookies.

posted: 9:41 pm on September 2nd

Re: One Happy Junker...

Hooray for you! Isn't it great to get awesome stuff that you love?

Please keep me posted on your plans for the occasional shop. I have been entertaining this idea for quite some time as well, and would love to have someone to correspond with about it. I live in NW Pennsylvania - so I am hoping for a summer and fall season next year.

posted: 10:26 pm on August 30th

Re: Georgia Moon's First Occasional Sale

I love the idea of an Occasional Shop! I have long wanted to venture into this realm of business, but I am just not brave enough to forfeit the bi-weekly paycheck. At the same time I yearn for my very own creative outlet.. so tell me everyone - what do you think of the idea of an Occasional Shop? And Georgia Moon - how is it working for you?

posted: 8:46 pm on July 23rd