Kirsten_ArmsArbo Profile

Kirsten Arbo
Join Date:
2012-03-02
Blogs Owned
1 - Junknista
Texas girl living deep in the South of Louisiana. I love all things junky, old, trashy, rusted &.. repurposed. Junknista is a site promoting and connecting junkers, collectors and lovers of all.. things funky, junky and repurposed.
Other Tags: Junk, Vintage, Repurposed, Flea Markets, Antiques
Latest Blog Posts
- Junk GearWho reigns over the junkyard? You do, so why not brag a little with our Queen of the Junkyard koozie! - Bright Pink. Only $4.00 Filed under: Merchandise Tagged: Junk Gear, Junkyard Queen, Pink Koozie, Retro Graphic Koozie...
- Junknista GearWho reigns over the junkyard? You do, so why not brag a little with our Queen of the Junkyard koozie! - Bright Pink. Only $4.00 Filed under: Merchandise Tagged: Junk Gear, Junkyard Queen, Pink Koozie, Retro Graphic Koozie...
- Have Yourself a Very Vintage Christmason Nov 14, 2012 in Information Simply Pictures Nostalgia Retro Christmas Traditions Vintage ChristmasI love Christmastime for so many reasons! I’m not a fan of the commercial side of Christmas. You can keep the rushing around, the box stores, the crazed shoppers vying for whatever new fad and the cold modernized feel of it. Give...
- Purposeful Packagingon Oct 18, 2012 in Information Ministry of Junk Repurposed gift wrapping re-use recycle reinvent unique wrappingMy idea of purposeful packaging is a dual intent, first to package a gift beautifully, then to do so while rescuing any container or packaging that would make for an interesting and creative new package for my gift. For me recycling was...
- Talking Trash with…on Sep 19, 2012 in Talking Trash Amy Arbogast Arizona Junkers Junk Love & Co. Junkers Live Love Junk repurposeAmy Arbogast of Junk Love & Co. Describe your style Hmmm, I’m going to have to say Farm Industrial Junk Chic, is that a word? I love your laces, burlaps, sparkles and such but a nice piece of Rusty/Chippy old metal makes my hear...
- Notes from the Blacktop This month I took a short trip up to Bossier City located in North Louisiana. My destination was Saved by Grace an adorable multi vendor shop situated on a quaint street of older buildings. Owner Trish Nattin couldn’t have been mo...
- Junknista Gearon Sep 9, 2012 in Information Merchandise Ministry of Junk Junk Recovery Junk Rescue junknista KooziesDo you recover / rescue junk and love it back to life? Join the crew with our double sided koozie, so everyone knows! Now available. Only $4 Filed under: Information, Merchandise, Ministry of Junk Tagged: Junk Recovery, Junk Rescue, junknista, Koozie...
- The Joy of Jadite ~ Restaurant Ware One of the first collections I ever worked diligently to acquire was Anchor Hocking’s Jadeite or Jadite Restaurant Ware. The moment I stumbled upon it at a glass show, many years ago, I knew that I loved it and wanted to have it a...
- Counter Tops When my husband and I decided we were ready to move, we found ourselves in need of a few improvements for the 1940s cottage home before listing. One area in particular of needing an upgrade is the kitchen. One of the reasons I wanted our house...
- Talking Trash with…on Aug 9, 2012 in Talking TrashCrystal Wiatrek of Shabby Junque Couture by Endlessly Fabulous Describe your style I’ve been told I’m the best of all worlds. I also have been compared to a Devil that wears a halo. My style, the style that defines me, the style that I am IN LO...
- Notes from the Blacktopon Aug 8, 2012 in Information Shops architectural salvage custom work Eighty-One Junking Lake Charles MettaMarie Pierre FontentotLast month I had the opportunity to travel up to Lake Charles, though it took driving through a torrential rainstorm it was well worth it. My target was Eighty One and I was not disappointed. There is something for everyone among the vignettes...
- The Romance of Ruston Jul 18, 2012 in Simply Pictures Junkyard Finds Old Rusty Automobiles Picking Rust Rusty Junk Rusty Things Weathered MetalRust is another name for iron oxide, which occurs when iron or an alloy that contains iron, like steel, is exposed to oxygen and moisture for a long period of time. Over time, the oxygen combines with the metal at an atomic level, but who cares…...
- Talking Trash with…on May 31, 2012 in Talking Trash Canton Trade Days First Monday Murder Junkning Lisa Love Harris THe Garden CatLisa Love Harris Author & Owner of The Garden Cat Lisa Love Harris has over 15 years experience running a successful business, The Garden Cat and many more years of junking under her belt. Now Lisa is enjoying success … Continue re...
- The Pleasures of PalletsI don’t know about you, but I fall in love with an idea and can’t get it out of my mind until I try it. I’m not sure why I have fixated on pallets, but I got the bug…bad. Repurposing … Continue reading →...
- Final Thoughts on Warrenton Here are the final pictures recapping my visit to Warrenton, TX Antique Week last month. I’m already looking forward to October! Hope to see you there making memories amongst the treasures, great eats and exciting atmosphere! Who...
- Talking Trash with…on May 1, 2012 in Talking Trash Antique Shops Antiques Gypsy Treasures Junking Lake Arthur Louisiana Picking RepurposingKarly Woods, Owner Gypsy Treasures Describe your style My style is very eclectic..I love anything that was not mass produced and can not be easily found by anyone else. My ho...
- Talking TrashJunknista is SuPeR excited to bring you Talking Trash, our new monthly feature where we showcase a shop that stands out above the rest or a fabulous junker that we have in our crosshairs that you just have to know about. Grab a CuP of JoE, sit back a...
- Attention Junkers & Pickers!ATTENTION all JUNKERS / PICKERS and alike in the Amelia, Ohio area (near Cincinnati). I have a gentleman who works on houses and collects ALL kinds of cool, funky junk. He is looking to unload his stash this summer. I have a box of jewelry on it̵...
- Heaven In Pictures (Part Deaux)on Apr 23, 2012 in Shows / Festivals Airstream Junk Metal Art Salvage Texas Texas Trash & Treasures Warrenton Zapp HallAhh, day two in Heaven, this time I brought Sugar Daddy with me. This was his first time experiencing the excitement and wonder that is Warrenton Antique Week…he gets it now. Y’all enjoy! Of course I had to go to Texas Trash &...
- Heaven In Pictures (Part 1) A little over due, but here are some pictures from one of the best places on earth to be twice a year. If you haven’t been to Antiques Week held from Warrenton, Texas to neighboring Round Top, Texas and all the towns in between, then get...