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Junkin up your love....?
In true "Sue style" I'm offering you my take on glamming up some pretty florals for the junker in your life.....just in time for Valentine's Day!
Industrial Ambiance
A recent junk jaunt yielded many industrial treasures, including this machine auger guard.

Rustic Faux Fireplace
Rustic faux fireplace....ready for JunkFest '2010!

Serving up Style for the Big Game!
Skip the commercials this year and head to the kitchen to check out the goods served up junk-style! For more "grate" ideas head over to www.junk-fest.blopspot.com!

Beverage bar....junk style!
Here's a "beverage bar" that I made for JunkFest '09 by pairing a rugged, but sturdy old metal radiator cover, with a wooden foot board. For more photos see our blog at...
Farm Rescue
Just wanted to share a piece I "rescued" from my parents' farm before they tore down a dilapidated old grain elevator. It's a freestanding Fairbanks grain scale, which now sits in my kitchen...

Door turned desk
Turning an old door into a desk or work surface is certainly not a new concept, but here's my take on the idea. Pairing the door with chunky ornate legs that once held a formica table top...
Mailbox turned table...
I found this old cast-iron mail box base. The top was broken, but I knew it still had great potential. I left the rust just as I found it, but cleaned up the inside and added scrapbooking...
Recent comments
Re: Old Window + Bed Posts + Wood = Plant Stand
This is great~ Love it!
posted: 6:35 am on June 20thRe: Giving junk a job
Way to put that junk to work Donna! Love it all!
posted: 10:25 am on February 13thRe: Hanging Flower Basket Light
OH, how I want this! Lovely!
posted: 10:24 am on February 13thRe: Clock themed New Year's party
I am SO crashing your party! You might want to count your clock faces after I leave...just sayin....
posted: 3:27 pm on December 31stHappy 2011 Andrea!
Re: Vintage cups served on a stylish new "tray"
In true North Dakota Junkgirl fashion, these are stylin'!
posted: 7:08 am on December 28thLove it Andrea....we'll be over soon!
Re: Vintage Redesign Jewelry for AA/JMS
LOVE the pop of color in this piece Gretchen! Looks great!
posted: 8:22 pm on October 4thRe: Mannequin Gets New Life
I love how she turned out and I'm thrilled that I have one just like yours...better get to work! I was just telling the other JunkFest girls about my plans to modpodge old book pages over the bodice of a damaged dress form I have! Great minds think alike?
posted: 7:42 pm on April 26thRe: VINTAGE ART
This is crazy cool. Love it!
posted: 12:50 pm on April 21stRe: DECORATING WITH A THRIFT STORE FIND
I love this no matter how old or what it once was! I really enjoy your posts! Beautiful work.
posted: 3:00 pm on March 3rdRe: Art & Architecture, JUNKMARKET Style
Okay, if you Ohio junkers can make it, there's no reason we can't! Where do I sign up?
posted: 7:51 pm on February 18thRe: "BABY ROOM JUNK"
You are just too good. I love these!
posted: 7:47 pm on February 18thRe: If JMS Jumped off a Bridge .....
Junk and diamonds to boot? Good for you! Great stuff you got there.
posted: 9:28 am on February 16thRe: "Shift Key" Necklace
Gretchen, I LOVE this! You never cease to amaze me!
posted: 9:26 am on February 16thRe: An odd Couple can make a perfect marriage...at least for furniture
I love this table! And...storage is always a bonus. Nice job!
posted: 10:43 pm on February 11thRe: Shake Up Your Valentine!
Dang, you're good. These are adorable.
posted: 10:42 pm on February 11thRe: "Springing" for the Wine...
How creative! I love these! Best wishes with your new venture!
posted: 10:41 pm on February 11thRe: Valentine Fun
Okay, this makes want to start collecting vintage Valentines! Very clever.
posted: 5:34 pm on February 4thRe: Putting a Little Light on the Subject!
This is really cool....I love how the cupholders are all different styles.
posted: 9:18 am on February 4thRe: What To Do With A Thing-a-ma-jig
The piece itself is so cool, but your addition of the key and crystal bling, along with the black & white photo make it perfect!
posted: 9:49 pm on January 13thRe: VINTAGE FISH TANK
This is the most elegant looking fish tank I've ever seen! I love what you've done to it!
posted: 9:47 pm on January 13thRe: Musical Revamp
How cool that you used her favorite songs! I love your version of this.
posted: 9:45 pm on January 13thRe: Testing my metal. aka Testing my mettle!
LOVE this table! What else you got in that stash?!
posted: 9:43 pm on January 13thRe: Hey, Hey, Hey . . . It's a Holiday Hay Rack!
I love this Lani! Makes me want to go search my parents' farm and get ready for Christmas!
posted: 7:00 pm on November 14thRe: Junk on "Parade"
Your rehabbed pieces look great! I especially love the apple juicer. Best wishes with the tour!
posted: 6:15 pm on October 8thRe: Clean-up that Yard With a Little Junk!
Lanette, your junky yard is just perfect! Great inspiration....I especially love the motel chairs and the green chair!
posted: 9:57 am on June 28thRe: The French Flea Occassional Market Place
Looks fabulous Gretchen and Lani! I know you'll find great success with this venture! Keep us posted on the results!
posted: 9:35 am on April 30thRe: "Vintage Redesign Take 2"
Another great design Gretchen! Love it!
posted: 5:02 pm on April 9thRe: Wine cabinet
This is beautiful...nice job on the finish!
posted: 9:35 am on March 26thRe: Happy Easter & Welcome to our Booth!
Your booth looks great Kathy! Part of the fun will be going back and re-arranging after selling your items! Best wishes!
posted: 11:20 am on March 11thRe: It's "time" for spring...and cloches!
These are gorgeous vignettes Andrea! Great eye candy for spring fever!
posted: 9:13 am on March 11thRe: JUNKY MANTELS
NDJunkGirl...you never cease to amaze me! You can come and dress up my mantel anytime....just gotta get me one!
posted: 6:21 pm on March 4thRe: It's 'Sew' Easy To Pretty Your Home
I LOVE the zipper and buckle around the fabulous pitcher of tulips! And the old bias tape...so many uses! Very clever!
posted: 9:28 am on March 4thRe: Finally got our "things" together...or as I like to say, got our "junk" together!
I love the look that using all those old doors gives to your space. Looks to be some great treasures there. Good luck with your venture!
posted: 9:26 am on March 4thRe: Piano Bar
I think you should have kept this one for yourself!! This is the best example of repurposing I've seen! It's beautiful.
posted: 9:22 am on March 4thRe: JennyK's Office Re-Junking Part #3
How cool is that? A gurney for a side table! My favorite is the metal cart that houses your printer and paper goods! Very creative!
posted: 9:31 am on February 28thRe: Old Doors
This is the best use of old doors for a headboard that I've ever seen! Looks great!
posted: 10:07 am on February 11thRe: Simple Piano Roll Projects
I LOVE the tray with the wine bottle, glasses and candles! Very "black tie" appearance! And the lamp shade is ingenious!
posted: 11:27 am on February 7thRe: Kitchen Redo
What a gorgeous transformation! You would never know that was wallpaper! Thanks for sharing the source.
posted: 5:13 pm on February 4thRe: Kitchen Redo
What a gorgeous transformation! You would never know that was wallpaper! Thanks for sharing the source.
posted: 5:12 pm on February 4th