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• Junk Gear
  on Feb 6, 2013 in Merchandise Junk Gear Junkyard Queen Pink Koozie Retro Graphic Koozie
  Who 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 Gear
  on Feb 6, 2013 in Merchandise Junk Gear Junkyard Queen Pink Koozie Retro Graphic Koozie
  Who 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 Christmas
  on Nov 14, 2012 in Information Simply Pictures Nostalgia Retro Christmas Traditions Vintage Christmas
      I 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 Packaging
  on Oct 18, 2012 in Information Ministry of Junk Repurposed gift wrapping re-use recycle reinvent unique wrapping
      My 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 repurpose
    Amy 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
  on Sep 16, 2012 in Information Shops Bossier City Cottage Junk & Co. Louisiana Antique Shops Saved by Grace Vintage Furniture
      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 Gear
  on Sep 9, 2012 in Information Merchandise Ministry of Junk Junk Recovery Junk Rescue junknista Koozies
  Do 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
  on Sep 3, 2012 in Information Anchor Hocking Fire-King Jadeite Jadite Oven Ware 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
  on Aug 22, 2012 in Information Repurposed Pinterest Reclaimed Wood Salvaged Wood Wood 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 Trash
  Crystal 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 Blacktop
  on Aug 8, 2012 in Information Shops architectural salvage custom work Eighty-One Junking Lake Charles MettaMarie Pierre Fontentot
    Last 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 Rust
  on Jul 18, 2012 in Simply Pictures Junkyard Finds Old Rusty Automobiles Picking Rust Rusty Junk Rusty Things Weathered Metal
  Rust 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 Cat
    Lisa 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 Pallets
  on May 22, 2012 in Repurposed Repurposed Pallets Upcycled Wood Wood Pallets
  I 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
  on May 7, 2012 in Shows / Festivals Funky Jewelry Gypsy Tents Gypsy Treasures Hope & Glory Junk Gypsies Punkies Vintage Linens Warrenton Texas
    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 Repurposing
                             Karly 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 Trash
  on Apr 25, 2012 in Talking Trash Antique shows blogs Collectables Junking junknista Vintage
  Junknista 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!
  on Apr 25, 2012 in Information Amelia Ohio Junk Junking Picking Salvage
  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 Hall
  Ahh, 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)
  on Apr 18, 2012 in Shows / Festivals Antiques Week Coffee Bug Gaudy Chic Gypsy Cowgirl Johnny love June Metal Art Olive Baskets Tutus Warrenton Texas
    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...