tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18418043011339535302024-03-13T13:27:42.706-07:00Junk SophisticateCandy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-53364327433753637812013-10-29T19:12:00.000-07:002013-10-29T19:14:15.639-07:00Hello Pumpkin Sea Serpent <center>
What do you get when you combine 35-40 pumpkins, steel rebar and a husband with some serious brawn?<center>
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A Sea Serpent, of course! I've wanted to get back into blogging for some time now and thought sharing my husband's awesome creation was a great way to do so. Keeping it short and sweet! (Be sure to click on the photo for a better view.) </center>
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Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-71366896808059884742011-02-25T16:33:00.000-07:002011-02-25T16:34:08.088-07:00My World<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTS6IZo-RB_P5u-DIvWTol8VIDlFBEUY3kwJSnFFCZDs1z-9BdNmVpKY-1_Tp_2wr64_SUc0BtRtY2I_mZVdez6KKT48oEbaGVprV5ZG5ZtmkhzlSz__zIo1PGc-JCJktHLP6pzPNmPKU/s1600/DSCF9534.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTS6IZo-RB_P5u-DIvWTol8VIDlFBEUY3kwJSnFFCZDs1z-9BdNmVpKY-1_Tp_2wr64_SUc0BtRtY2I_mZVdez6KKT48oEbaGVprV5ZG5ZtmkhzlSz__zIo1PGc-JCJktHLP6pzPNmPKU/s400/DSCF9534.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577746227824351106" /></a><center>While sifting through a few boxes of buried treasures, I came across this vintage metal globe I purchased a few years ago. Sure, it had a bit of rust along it's bottom...but who really cares, right?</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghC43R8myYLqQkDjYglU4pBgOz2Kp9gWsQlNh-mDk7qmNX4-L7aDaBpInSv8xseOE0p9hMvi8Za5lYsGtWDCLTKGfkQgq9G-4T7a2765OKb264gCYRMgT2hKOn2nVPrPoqoiVEhGWlvas/s1600/DSCF9533.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghC43R8myYLqQkDjYglU4pBgOz2Kp9gWsQlNh-mDk7qmNX4-L7aDaBpInSv8xseOE0p9hMvi8Za5lYsGtWDCLTKGfkQgq9G-4T7a2765OKb264gCYRMgT2hKOn2nVPrPoqoiVEhGWlvas/s400/DSCF9533.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577746231010985394" /></a><center>Apparently Pippa liked it as much as I did, prancing around the shiny blue ball - becoming all "fluffed" as if it were a prize <em>she'd</em> caught.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJwAQlRB-LPtbXsvDIj8MxslVVERXMHW-f1Rs38Kcx2r7CTCV-pnSPgL-1xVFmxkFu18g2lrTgfVGNgEXXD66yfC9VRvmvilp8vYT0xVuuSlJ1y5VthsqhzktDd_qZceX4iDwFc2JR6M/s1600/DSCF9532.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJwAQlRB-LPtbXsvDIj8MxslVVERXMHW-f1Rs38Kcx2r7CTCV-pnSPgL-1xVFmxkFu18g2lrTgfVGNgEXXD66yfC9VRvmvilp8vYT0xVuuSlJ1y5VthsqhzktDd_qZceX4iDwFc2JR6M/s400/DSCF9532.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577746237263424818" /></a><center>Funny thing is...I could relate.</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pbbRKTVoW2VOMvEI9RzUPVYWkqINX4MU-pNuIUsBeh7o-1saGB7KNdk4Bo0UTIqZvYXSPNNtrurVn4WeiMfTJQk72lC1TKUbY_kzPPXFwYo6wMZ3ITvD81R-1xPOzuhXfG1Cp6DlvQM/s1600/DSCF9537.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0pbbRKTVoW2VOMvEI9RzUPVYWkqINX4MU-pNuIUsBeh7o-1saGB7KNdk4Bo0UTIqZvYXSPNNtrurVn4WeiMfTJQk72lC1TKUbY_kzPPXFwYo6wMZ3ITvD81R-1xPOzuhXfG1Cp6DlvQM/s400/DSCF9537.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577746222964735586" /></a><center>Hope you enjoy the weekend in your world!</center> <br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></center><center></a>Taking junk to another level.</center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-56105488101175971002011-01-03T13:29:00.002-07:002011-01-03T13:56:40.649-07:00Do Something Different<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgti3DvjV5T4BrLk7ZFY1jPDgplO-fwoDC-vA1VXyEk0WVsiile5oRqhAbpyJcNtvzNPmslxrFLjqY5UJsk9spAvjA5hSQc4XYeZtM1MVKivHAgXZiMv4muPQAdV0rLnr9YC2n9akl-3vs/s1600/DSCF9295.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgti3DvjV5T4BrLk7ZFY1jPDgplO-fwoDC-vA1VXyEk0WVsiile5oRqhAbpyJcNtvzNPmslxrFLjqY5UJsk9spAvjA5hSQc4XYeZtM1MVKivHAgXZiMv4muPQAdV0rLnr9YC2n9akl-3vs/s400/DSCF9295.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558036079785430530" /></a><center><strong>Do something different.</strong> <br /><br />Of all the articles I've read and the shows I've watched on the subject matter of the new year - that saying sticks with me most. My family's recent relocation gives me a good jumping off point to do something different, but where do I go from here?</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbnIiBsuEFeaOrqHBn7CcXgHOP3sEs4dGjlvipOY0ROsnOKAPzuo9DA4NkX82b3oD7Jd98POP_FS7S-3Ps-XYr-eP1mLyOPDjif8yIvQQGY2Ia1wolBeIRr3-16lpT-DyiEz8k_wCi9g/s1600/DSCF9299.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbnIiBsuEFeaOrqHBn7CcXgHOP3sEs4dGjlvipOY0ROsnOKAPzuo9DA4NkX82b3oD7Jd98POP_FS7S-3Ps-XYr-eP1mLyOPDjif8yIvQQGY2Ia1wolBeIRr3-16lpT-DyiEz8k_wCi9g/s400/DSCF9299.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558035292075750194" /></a><center>We've stood atop a mountain which was definitely different for me and I loved every minute of it. We've gone walking and biking in December...something else that was different for me since I've only known Ohio-living before now. I decluttered considerably which was <em>very</em> different for me and I feel a bit of relief with that.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMnwocmvMHuS928B8SMDN-ObwR-FGK0BCY-R7zLjvBwawIVpMehqdNKWyiVXn1Q_T-kwmQaE8Y4R1i-14o79w67ROtq-Vv2YVgD1Emts136yZNu5xzyVk0nuQHoKGrgmnvY73vaxIyyk/s1600/DSCF9331.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMnwocmvMHuS928B8SMDN-ObwR-FGK0BCY-R7zLjvBwawIVpMehqdNKWyiVXn1Q_T-kwmQaE8Y4R1i-14o79w67ROtq-Vv2YVgD1Emts136yZNu5xzyVk0nuQHoKGrgmnvY73vaxIyyk/s400/DSCF9331.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558034609285312274" /></a><center>But to me, to <em>do something different</em> means so much more than that.</center> <br /><center>I will <em>do something different </em>by <strong>reaching out and nurturing closer friendships in real life.</strong> Friends I consider strictly "party friends" no longer fit with my lifestyle. (Although I still love a craft brew every now and again). And let's face it, "facebook friends", while enjoyable - most won't be there if or when I <em>really</em> need them most. And why should they? I haven't established a close bond with many of them since high school or I may just be acquaintances with some of the others through another facet of my life.</center> <br /><center>I will <em>do something different</em> by <strong>creating more alone time for me and my husband</strong>. This <em>has</em> to be a priority. Over the last several years Hubs and I haven't done much of anything together outside of the home. With that being said, I already have a "date night" scheduled for early February to get the ball rolling. Yes, <em>February</em>. (That's not so bad when you consider we haven't done anything in over a year.) Haha.</center> <br /><center>I will <em>do something different</em> by <strong>taking my health more seriously</strong>. I hit the big 4-0 in the third quarter of 2010, and that number got me motivated like hell! One reason is my mom suffered her first mini-stroke at approximately 41 years of age. And with this extra 50 pounds jiggling around my butt, thighs and gut, I need to get to steppin'...as on a stair stepper! Seriously though. Better health in 2011 for me.</center><br /><center>I will <em>do something different </em>by <strong>placing importance on prettying myself up.</strong> I will no longer put off my hair cut, or covering my grays, or buying clothes or that special makeup I like. I will also look into having my teeth professionally whitened, possibly a microdermabrasion for my face, I will get semi-regular pedicures and maybe a manicure here and there. Oh, and I will definitely splurge on some of the yummy fragrances I've been catching a whiff of in the magazines. (We don't often spend money on a lot of extras so I will have to budget this carefully.)</center> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNm-P9yxjn8T5sCBhoRQO9ZMAPwYutbHptCbTCArnRP8l5ozWsEjV-ysUG3NUBjm8M5FAFDkinpHhU1tBimzKdH0ymgmLbQt2eajD5QmZ7_4iBCDar1mkNg5CiQ1H8pp2hyphenhyphenX-MagTSOkA/s1600/DSCF9338.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNm-P9yxjn8T5sCBhoRQO9ZMAPwYutbHptCbTCArnRP8l5ozWsEjV-ysUG3NUBjm8M5FAFDkinpHhU1tBimzKdH0ymgmLbQt2eajD5QmZ7_4iBCDar1mkNg5CiQ1H8pp2hyphenhyphenX-MagTSOkA/s400/DSCF9338.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558034299879110050" /></a><center>So for the year 2011, I can not only DREAM, but I can DO (something different).<br /><br />And let the sun shine down on me...</center> <br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center><center>Taking junk to another level.</center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-8879163945216950442010-12-07T06:56:00.001-07:002010-12-07T09:32:48.256-07:00We Have a Winner! Happy Tuesday!Congratulations Angela from <a href="http://crossingangela.blogspot.com/">The Service Family blog</a>! Angela won our American Pickers <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2010/12/tis-new-season-of-american-pickers.html">giveaway</a> and will receive the Season 1 DVD! Thank you ALL who participated! <br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center><center>Taking junk to another level.</center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-75119818889254400222010-12-02T12:38:00.002-07:002010-12-06T16:56:21.854-07:00'Tis the New Season of American Pickers Giveaway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LZS0ppEfflaSEApZA_I47LefXn7QQliz7N9tvzEN1YczMGmypscOw5_ckbgN760EdsCvXvEGo4hVepXSuYEwaQnLfe-m2bviPcx7JN0Ptv7fdC82pMW9tFq3kDjpFkhCKLD0zHTzurc/s1600/Kitties+in+window.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LZS0ppEfflaSEApZA_I47LefXn7QQliz7N9tvzEN1YczMGmypscOw5_ckbgN760EdsCvXvEGo4hVepXSuYEwaQnLfe-m2bviPcx7JN0Ptv7fdC82pMW9tFq3kDjpFkhCKLD0zHTzurc/s400/Kitties+in+window.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547712319858759554" /></a>Hi folks! We finally completed our journey that began in Ohio and ended in Arizona. (As you can see, our kitties already staked their claim to a certain spot in the new place.) Yes...the Allens are officially transplants and we are ready to get in some junking in these parts (or pickin' as some of us say). I just hope <a href="http://www.arizonaguide.com/">The Grand Canyon State</a> is ready for us! (I'm hearing there may be slim pickins this way but I'll just have to decide that for myself.) <br /><br /><strong><center>With that being said, what about that giveaway I mentioned in the title of this post?!?</center> </strong><br />Are you like me and love the boys of <a href="http://www.history.com/shows/american-pickers">American Pickers</a>? Mike and Frank are about as genuine as one can get. And although they are businessmen, I feel they have a great balance of being respectful and fair to the non-business person when it comes to sifting through their treasures.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbh8wbI3d-ZYJSBkEnEwYQHIjsysxEdeTMNozlJN0XqZpKAaStx1ptrh-jpLwf4UGHZgaq6W68vYt3KZJCLqeGDLYhRuck4pf5symPHbFdjgBLmZ8omor_iF8aRrG28lE3yRJ1KFYxzIM/s1600/36458233__MG_5071.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbh8wbI3d-ZYJSBkEnEwYQHIjsysxEdeTMNozlJN0XqZpKAaStx1ptrh-jpLwf4UGHZgaq6W68vYt3KZJCLqeGDLYhRuck4pf5symPHbFdjgBLmZ8omor_iF8aRrG28lE3yRJ1KFYxzIM/s400/36458233__MG_5071.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546140409692439682" /></a>I'm excited to say the new season of American Pickers begins Monday, December 6th at 9/8c on the <a href="http://www.history.com/">History channel</a>. Trust me, you won't want to miss it! Imagine my delight when I was contacted to <em>give away </em>a complete set of their season 1 DVD's on the Junk Sophisticate blog! <br /><br />So, whether you are just hearing about these guys for the first time, or you'd like to relive the hilarious and drool-worthy stops Mike and Frank made on season 1...this giveaway is for you! ($29.95 value) <br /><br />All you have to do is leave a comment on this post OR write on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Junk-Sophisticate/162432927103138">Junk Sophisticate's facebook wall </a>referencing the giveaway for a chance to win! Add a link to my giveaway on your blog or facebook business page and receive additional entries! (Be sure to note where you've done this in your comment so I can locate it). Feel free to add something about a favorite episode or quote from the show in your comment so we can all enjoy too. Drawing to be held Monday, December 6th at approximately 4pm central time. Winner will be announced and must contact Junk Sophisticate with contact information. <br /> <br /><strong>About “American Pickers”:</strong><em><br /><em>"As professional “pickers,” these childhood buddies comb through memorabilia and artifacts, hoping to find treasures among the trash. Sometimes they make a few bucks; and sometimes they walk away with little more than the history of an item."</em><br /><br /></em>**Be sure to check out American Pickers' new season premiere on Monday on the History channel to see where they'll be heading out this time around. I also highly recommend you 'like 'em on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AmericanPickers">facebook</a>...that way you can keep even closer tabs on 'em. ;) <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUUJwIT6h13HSsQRpXD5LB9PzsLqHLPLdOs90dc0ngnAyDOmUf7k5zRQm4RW2yJaUKmyKNfwOKqgG3AvNjjdWOmytGtfdYvssiJU87tV3c3_BLG4cBR6FjKVAognOIKsyQCF_K6Cj1sw/s1600/36458215__MG_4833.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUUJwIT6h13HSsQRpXD5LB9PzsLqHLPLdOs90dc0ngnAyDOmUf7k5zRQm4RW2yJaUKmyKNfwOKqgG3AvNjjdWOmytGtfdYvssiJU87tV3c3_BLG4cBR6FjKVAognOIKsyQCF_K6Cj1sw/s400/36458215__MG_4833.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546140407026544146" /></a> I must say I am truly enjoying the weather thus far here, and am really getting used to the 77 degree temps in December I've heard so much about. And like everyone also says, "if you want to see snow, make the trek to Flagstaff". <br /><br />I'll be sure to update you on <strong><em>my</em></strong> junk pickins in the state of Arizona and hopefully into California! I'm going to make the most of the new year coming...guaranteed!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center><center>Taking junk to another level.</center><a href="http://www.history.com/shows/american-pickers"></a>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-82844476201397992092010-09-29T11:30:00.002-07:002010-09-29T11:33:41.053-07:00Reuse Time - Halloween Costumes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5NaqXLzvi4szKz43MGrqcJoMJRTVTGiGTFovsLpbExeEfMu7efouAkFtmYUfw7C6X4DGHcg2ZjA6NC8l6GMdwwG4tG1NacSvu2DP_v9Fv5vLyUOho66AOyJAcZHeOtsqD1glAAlICsk/s1600/DSCF9058+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5NaqXLzvi4szKz43MGrqcJoMJRTVTGiGTFovsLpbExeEfMu7efouAkFtmYUfw7C6X4DGHcg2ZjA6NC8l6GMdwwG4tG1NacSvu2DP_v9Fv5vLyUOho66AOyJAcZHeOtsqD1glAAlICsk/s400/DSCF9058+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522384503147117570" /></a>This isn't anything new but I wanted to share how simple (and cheap) it is to shop thrift stores for Halloween or dress-up costumes. Daughter #1 (my 6th grader) will be attending her first Halloween Party/Dance this Friday and gave me some ideas of what she wanted to dress up as. Well I went to my favorite thrifting *haunts* and came across something FABULOUS for her - will share it in a later post. I also found my two other daughters adorable costumes as well. All the costumes you see above were $28.30 TOTAL - just under the $30 cost of ONE new costume. These tend to rotate around the family too which is an even bigger savings! <br /><br /><center>I'm curious which daughter will like their costume the most?</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibuTIEeFKQhRfFS-aOKsf5Njunlv_ICJnxI8ViPvU96JpWiHILmtBnMMZ-VKkH6z6d5HrvHwfUeiotjWT5jw03XeN7reTJF_OIO-rHXiRf5HeO18soWWtcXo9L4lR-5QoMUnSPKaQZuAY/s1600/DSCF2106crop2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibuTIEeFKQhRfFS-aOKsf5Njunlv_ICJnxI8ViPvU96JpWiHILmtBnMMZ-VKkH6z6d5HrvHwfUeiotjWT5jw03XeN7reTJF_OIO-rHXiRf5HeO18soWWtcXo9L4lR-5QoMUnSPKaQZuAY/s200/DSCF2106crop2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522403315799051202" /></a><center>The 6th grader?</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ja3tYthNUI4OM3-voJ6wX2EtLcAgfr_XWOnjIgFe02vxAjiJ936o0PRSPixi2RqOMFlsBXzslVf0gD2JeJdS9Xlb6vosEfXOjvWx02e1yO8FAdHYCRc7CQSjFK3ldyhvhV9EZRAB5wQ/s1600/Ellie+2nd+grade.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 149px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Ja3tYthNUI4OM3-voJ6wX2EtLcAgfr_XWOnjIgFe02vxAjiJ936o0PRSPixi2RqOMFlsBXzslVf0gD2JeJdS9Xlb6vosEfXOjvWx02e1yO8FAdHYCRc7CQSjFK3ldyhvhV9EZRAB5wQ/s200/Ellie+2nd+grade.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522394372510772434" /></a><center>...the 2nd grader?</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgfI2ug1R-_zqOEEYAtGNkSGAWWpVeX7ATRDxTnLdnkKh9Uel9TE6SFd1LqjAQApnQFhEic4nnDF2gX3bSaJ-TAHn9Ld0HLr-wz1_A7swBjU4B9wBGvoOrilbBvGcM0m0gvNCOOOoaGs/s1600/Meg+Kindergarten.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgfI2ug1R-_zqOEEYAtGNkSGAWWpVeX7ATRDxTnLdnkKh9Uel9TE6SFd1LqjAQApnQFhEic4nnDF2gX3bSaJ-TAHn9Ld0HLr-wz1_A7swBjU4B9wBGvoOrilbBvGcM0m0gvNCOOOoaGs/s200/Meg+Kindergarten.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522394032517010114" /></a><center>...or the kindergartner?</center><br /><br /><center>I'll keep you posted.</center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></center><center></a>Taking junk to another level.</center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-79157605716748211222010-09-27T20:10:00.002-07:002010-09-28T03:59:53.215-07:00Middlefield Market<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4zczj-vjixrrEFKQfNXGNo1vgYpjyTXKqKGsUMcni_Av_Wl0YykoJda4poaHwwaCO583d62O-saRvuwanBsJOAi44QvoKmj-gEhgBNJG3VkDEifqrkExDogcNHmcmVR3OGoiz0Vlq7E/s1600/1+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521771495398684642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4zczj-vjixrrEFKQfNXGNo1vgYpjyTXKqKGsUMcni_Av_Wl0YykoJda4poaHwwaCO583d62O-saRvuwanBsJOAi44QvoKmj-gEhgBNJG3VkDEifqrkExDogcNHmcmVR3OGoiz0Vlq7E/s400/1+copy.jpg" /></a> It was such a great Monday for me. I got the girls off to school and decided to take a little road trip for myself. In a short 35 minutes, I entered <a href="http://www.middlefieldohio.com/">Middlefield, Ohio</a>, which is home to the fourth largest Amish settlement in the world. I love this town and will definitely miss seeing these hard-working families on a semi-regular basis following our move. I'll always keep the memory of the little blond boy with a "Dutch boy" haircut (who couldn't have been any older than five), walking a horse to its stall - very carefully following Dad's instructions. He had to have been one of the cutest little boys I'd ever seen.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfBCvYRb5WZBFET2Ce8rBk5vtAiJ7MdQ_PRfDFN0orOAiZshiT_4RQxr_8O-tfUggYGhn5Tv_mEI5yAFKNWf1HwnPBvTWdTkRX8ts6uopWEiug8Y_KHU8QUBp9tgFyskDhdx_Z4w6788/s1600/9+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521771490982605698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfBCvYRb5WZBFET2Ce8rBk5vtAiJ7MdQ_PRfDFN0orOAiZshiT_4RQxr_8O-tfUggYGhn5Tv_mEI5yAFKNWf1HwnPBvTWdTkRX8ts6uopWEiug8Y_KHU8QUBp9tgFyskDhdx_Z4w6788/s400/9+copy.jpg" /></a>I'd taken my girls to Middlefield quite often in the summers since they have one of the nicest "<a href="http://www.middlefieldohio.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=38">spraygrounds</a>" around. But I'd also taken small jaunts on my own to stop by some of the local consignment/junk shops there. Little did I know I had been missing out on so much.<br /><p>Lucky me to have come across <a href="http://www.tourgeauga.com/business_details.aspx?business_id=4">Middlefield Market</a> today which is basically a flea market with junk and antique shops surrounding the venue. You can't get any better than that! The flea is open on Mondays 8am - 3pm and Saturdays 9am - 3pm year round. It is also home to Sale Barn Auctions. </p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0cH6Sn1w1fcj5Tcy1M-ux6crP_RjM77MD-pM0J9YU3PvK_TW8z0vyDUGgq_GFAyoRCxTSc8ARSrH8Slyr5PQIAZ1aF7P-jJ96D_vu0wlsPtIpDJf8gJ-U8Cq7l7eC0wKpsJjw6c-eeFQ/s1600/8+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521771485873130178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0cH6Sn1w1fcj5Tcy1M-ux6crP_RjM77MD-pM0J9YU3PvK_TW8z0vyDUGgq_GFAyoRCxTSc8ARSrH8Slyr5PQIAZ1aF7P-jJ96D_vu0wlsPtIpDJf8gJ-U8Cq7l7eC0wKpsJjw6c-eeFQ/s400/8+copy.jpg" /></a> Unfortunately I left my camera at home. You are actually stuck viewing photos from my phone...which does <em>not</em> have a flash. Ggrrrr! So many photos had to be left on the dark room floor. - This is what I could salvage. :(</p><p>I really loved this Coca-Cola sign. I'm not a collector of the brand, but even <em>I</em> can recognize a unique piece of collectible history. It was an enamel-coated iron sign that probably weighed a few hundred pounds...given its 5-1/2' frame. For $600, it can be yours!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyRTEPl248hiZyBg_DdHWsParHZge_WS4D7Zy7SgN7LV-uoEi-_hQfW4OSsEoJvLaLLAEtWJKIXXytTzysmkNKIeYUOgmZgmj5imjjGBjGMEbpiNQ1FmSfP6iyhXwEprSHf9yjJb0BYg/s1600/6+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521770703391678338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyRTEPl248hiZyBg_DdHWsParHZge_WS4D7Zy7SgN7LV-uoEi-_hQfW4OSsEoJvLaLLAEtWJKIXXytTzysmkNKIeYUOgmZgmj5imjjGBjGMEbpiNQ1FmSfP6iyhXwEprSHf9yjJb0BYg/s400/6+copy.jpg" /></a> Ahhhh. These printer typeset drawers were phenomenal! The colors were fantastic with all their greens, grays and browns. The wide variety of handles were pretty cool too. $10 a pop was as cheap as I've ever seen them before. Excellent value. </p><p>A neighboring food vendor saw my interest in them and filled me in on the whole <a href="http://ech.cwru.edu/ech-cgi/article.pl?id=PAPIC">printing and publishing trade in Cleveland</a>. I found it fascinating since I'd never heard this information before. The older gentleman, claimed he and his high school classmates were required to take printing and type setting classes since there was such a big market for it back in the day. This lasted many, many years according to him. It's pretty amazing what you can learn at a flea market, isn't it?</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZ1G82dG8kmfg0e4b8z-e5TPzxWVMTUi1hJj6erOEm6l-dVnRJYQs5Oti79jX2RWIKa8b857ip5Xgcy5EFvnzJ4CF9hKa-auGOn9VIz5ka9nW4e1WOF8AIUDYIBSq_iCtXztw8loyGXg/s1600/5+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521770697954331490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZ1G82dG8kmfg0e4b8z-e5TPzxWVMTUi1hJj6erOEm6l-dVnRJYQs5Oti79jX2RWIKa8b857ip5Xgcy5EFvnzJ4CF9hKa-auGOn9VIz5ka9nW4e1WOF8AIUDYIBSq_iCtXztw8loyGXg/s400/5+copy.jpg" /></a> Isn't she a beaut? This meter was one of the best pieces I came across all day. As a matter of fact, I originally thought it was a foreign meter which made it even cooler to me. Foreign, you ask? Yes, French. Do you see the word voila on the red tab? Me too. Never mind the English words you see all over the rest of it because it <em>has</em> to be French, right? That explains the $125.00 price tag. Time to move on... </p><p>It wasn't until I took the photo and started walking away that I noticed there was more to the v-i-o-l-a word than I originally thought. Let me see here...it says, (spell it out, please) V-I-O-L-A-T-I-O-N. Violation. Violation? OMGosh! Violation! Bahahhhhaaa! I cannot believe I thought it was French...as if when the meter time runs out in Paris this red tab <em>appears like</em> <em>magic...voila</em>! </p><p><center>And better yet...why, oh why, did I just admit this to all of you? Go ahead and laugh at me...I <em>really</em> deserve it. :)<br /><br /><p></p><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" /></a> <center>Taking junk to another level.</center><br /><br /></center></center><center><center></center></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-5784847046935919132010-09-17T09:28:00.004-07:002010-09-17T09:41:13.096-07:00Simplify. Enough Already!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZ9e9Dc8kY_7uFpeGlJ4XgXB5gdJbPtxs1LrvHMibR5yyuA3C4rMvZviwlj4hRwIlEOulbvxkVwDQQ7375nh3yWWyb8gSdALTQnA_8IjRLulsVl-FS_z_qNIsN494nDLa07ErrlACJBU/s1600/mantle+1+reduced+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOZ9e9Dc8kY_7uFpeGlJ4XgXB5gdJbPtxs1LrvHMibR5yyuA3C4rMvZviwlj4hRwIlEOulbvxkVwDQQ7375nh3yWWyb8gSdALTQnA_8IjRLulsVl-FS_z_qNIsN494nDLa07ErrlACJBU/s400/mantle+1+reduced+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517923024388056754" /></a><center><em>I've had all I can stands, I can't stands no more! </em><br /></center><br />Simplify. It's tough to do when you are a lover of all things old, crusty, worn-out and used. To me, those treasures look beautifully grouped together in my warm and comfortable space. But for others...it may come across as clutter. Well, I've finally maxed out my simplifying quota, preparing for our home to go on the market today. It's nearing the time to <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2010/08/consider-me-southwest-junker.html">relocate</a>. (You can read about it <strong><a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2010/08/consider-me-southwest-junker.html">here</a></strong>.)<br /><br />I must admit,however, I am really enjoying the clean, crisp look of everything in its fresh state. The new carpets...the freshly painted walls...the lack of "stuff" on every flat surface. <br /><br /><center>It's been a lot of work, but the day is finally here. Hoping for the best... </center> <br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center><center><em>Taking junk to another level</em>.</center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-57894782033407432172010-08-26T09:02:00.002-07:002010-08-26T09:03:00.255-07:00A Sweet Ride<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEing8zCjEHPdH4ZK_ZbLZnl8jm8Cb-PnCY3qUvKVSTfMIanUZEAAhx5BLdJV5oxPxjAkmqqwe9QWTsVEvGEr6YF6gF1tNvoD24EVepNfKWqSVxX01tNH3OFCMXZIy8cSncleJpSm2z5e3k/s1600/DSCF8491.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEing8zCjEHPdH4ZK_ZbLZnl8jm8Cb-PnCY3qUvKVSTfMIanUZEAAhx5BLdJV5oxPxjAkmqqwe9QWTsVEvGEr6YF6gF1tNvoD24EVepNfKWqSVxX01tNH3OFCMXZIy8cSncleJpSm2z5e3k/s400/DSCF8491.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508356434596667058" /></a>I'd like to share a unique and fun way to celebrate a birthday or special occasion. This past weekend we attended our niece's birthday party and her parents had an ice cream truck from <a href="http://www.shelbissweetsandtreats.com/">Shelbi's Sweets and Treats</a> parked in the driveway during a portion of it. Each guest could then choose whatever sweet treat they desired as part of their party treat! Why this ice cream truck is EXTRA special is because it's main goal is...<br /><br /><center>"bringing happiness to families dealing with childhood cancer. ” All proceeds go to doing just that.</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9W_i9XGcIt6wWNr-pA0Z2yC0pWrLdYluxAuZE_NDUDlR2X5lVISz2k1JP6cruIRF57dm3Uof6fGi0YjwQhSRcqTLq9fSvQghYJirjEdsILFOchOIUZlYrKZKYaaWvK9DT-kE25ezya-8/s1600/DSCF8476crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9W_i9XGcIt6wWNr-pA0Z2yC0pWrLdYluxAuZE_NDUDlR2X5lVISz2k1JP6cruIRF57dm3Uof6fGi0YjwQhSRcqTLq9fSvQghYJirjEdsILFOchOIUZlYrKZKYaaWvK9DT-kE25ezya-8/s400/DSCF8476crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508429428357238306" /></a>Shelbi Martin (her sweet little face appears on the side of the truck) lost her 15 month battle with cancer when she was only five years old. The dream of helping children and families with similar struggles was quickly born and family and friends dove right in to make their dream a reality. An ice cream truck! Who doesn't like an ice cream truck? Read more about their story <a href="http://www.shelbissweetsandtreats.com/the-dream">here</a> and see how it all began. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkIbRdPW55N5h7kf7nbLInZOxryO_cOatxCLyFSZ7_NAwhbU7sgus5UjYSR0BMH7nZb3ZlOiX5QUFR6GS2uEd5gg1BTARUiM5I4pq21O-J0-XhZvNAJAet9HhHUUvHKulqZR9WTtznBY/s1600/DSCF8487.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkIbRdPW55N5h7kf7nbLInZOxryO_cOatxCLyFSZ7_NAwhbU7sgus5UjYSR0BMH7nZb3ZlOiX5QUFR6GS2uEd5gg1BTARUiM5I4pq21O-J0-XhZvNAJAet9HhHUUvHKulqZR9WTtznBY/s400/DSCF8487.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509744437637472338" /></a>Check out how fun this is! The special child of the day gets to hand out all the cold treats to his or her guests. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaKt9E-kAz4uYAfVSfShUKQdzhGFtlr38YFd0JaPMKIuqPMg-IHbT4CHyMsM3vqJtmGpgMg4fRBcoEpHOJwV0qa9O6PXr-cI_Fc-n5lyxjoa_um-jKPlX3gP5BQjsnBxD5KQAsMfTGowA/s1600/DSCF8486.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaKt9E-kAz4uYAfVSfShUKQdzhGFtlr38YFd0JaPMKIuqPMg-IHbT4CHyMsM3vqJtmGpgMg4fRBcoEpHOJwV0qa9O6PXr-cI_Fc-n5lyxjoa_um-jKPlX3gP5BQjsnBxD5KQAsMfTGowA/s400/DSCF8486.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509742342707287154" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCy1U3ONDam7scXD0c0semBevGAISpyGjJuDMBXJzFJpvJnjK-TCi9uzrDJlvuJQcFOetoLv2sDjLVFJCnZxBT_jgtXH0ibDHsiSxAdjxgZN_TexN3I5X7GQ_4o60iaAYpZTw4UnBV_I/s1600/DSCF8493.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCy1U3ONDam7scXD0c0semBevGAISpyGjJuDMBXJzFJpvJnjK-TCi9uzrDJlvuJQcFOetoLv2sDjLVFJCnZxBT_jgtXH0ibDHsiSxAdjxgZN_TexN3I5X7GQ_4o60iaAYpZTw4UnBV_I/s400/DSCF8493.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508355801890330290" /></a><center>And such a fun variety too...something for everyone!</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32GOMMG5RokL3sDGh3riv3r_sfoW-bMZxC14agKh7jmpS3OJz1C9TuCyFE_fAS7ieZS45AQw4ehF4JHk1GIaufJyBj_rF2VVMPy7HADWgfPLC8n34suHIDyMfVCAipECBKdwTgXjUfp8/s1600/DSCF8483.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32GOMMG5RokL3sDGh3riv3r_sfoW-bMZxC14agKh7jmpS3OJz1C9TuCyFE_fAS7ieZS45AQw4ehF4JHk1GIaufJyBj_rF2VVMPy7HADWgfPLC8n34suHIDyMfVCAipECBKdwTgXjUfp8/s400/DSCF8483.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508355814884237522" /></a>And one of the best parts is fun party music is played the entire time the ice cream truck is parked. As you can see, my girls loved every minute of it! <br /><br /><center><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MVpA9flLzVg&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MVpA9flLzVg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></center><br />So if you're looking to have a party with a little added flair and that includes a <em>wonderful</em> charitable cause, check out <a href="http://www.shelbissweetsandtreats.com/">Shelbi's Sweets and Treats</a> in Massillon, Ohio or look for a similar venue in your area. <br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3nna0ZSaWZ2NA-PVHusGAF2o-N5rM_WuNwbJ83NW3y0l3z7Egeta3T0nMJpAKLHlOfB3jlR_t-ljcGD7D0ywSjUC5Qud6jB1_codEd8VGVoAZwsl8ybVAoVLIZZAgqB7UoqGZagpGfw/s1600/DSCF8497.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3nna0ZSaWZ2NA-PVHusGAF2o-N5rM_WuNwbJ83NW3y0l3z7Egeta3T0nMJpAKLHlOfB3jlR_t-ljcGD7D0ywSjUC5Qud6jB1_codEd8VGVoAZwsl8ybVAoVLIZZAgqB7UoqGZagpGfw/s400/DSCF8497.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509740070987570194" /></a><center>And always remember, "it's not about the ice cream..."</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6SWkewrHOzjXnvrdXF5cRIoZXbLmwQLcWClX6KgiiB9LxuIWyIUNQHeNbCNoC-ZwU3_PZU2sbrwvXwvXSPjTtiHLbvoW3LuxaBpa8NgmNvh_hakxY_g8GGUuZUEOaFhR66rMMVa4d_U/s1600/DSCF8489.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6SWkewrHOzjXnvrdXF5cRIoZXbLmwQLcWClX6KgiiB9LxuIWyIUNQHeNbCNoC-ZwU3_PZU2sbrwvXwvXSPjTtiHLbvoW3LuxaBpa8NgmNvh_hakxY_g8GGUuZUEOaFhR66rMMVa4d_U/s400/DSCF8489.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508355787714032306" /></a><br /><center>Be well,</center><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-6957221369657465512010-08-16T10:42:00.004-07:002010-08-17T07:04:48.112-07:00No Cost Moss As Home Decor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZToT7vCT2YAYDO7K2eF1kvx5aANZogi8zKFacPd8cZEz8sqzzOusEbhLoBTWr64gehrfzfnXhfODCoNO7JGN-UDMIu6XJHllyRXc9XGeB5vQ6lgmstFLqHVjTJ8fDIX6bc41KnZ6MW1U/s1600/DSCF8405+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZToT7vCT2YAYDO7K2eF1kvx5aANZogi8zKFacPd8cZEz8sqzzOusEbhLoBTWr64gehrfzfnXhfODCoNO7JGN-UDMIu6XJHllyRXc9XGeB5vQ6lgmstFLqHVjTJ8fDIX6bc41KnZ6MW1U/s400/DSCF8405+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506013143032486866" /></a>We've been quite busy lately, preparing to <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2010/08/consider-me-southwest-junker.html">relocate</a> and all. One of the major parts of our move is getting our home prepared for this lovely real estate market of ours. Eep! Chris and I have been busting our tushies decluttering, cleaning, finishing landscaping projects and everything in between. You name it...we're doing it! We want to squeak every dollar that we can out of this house without spending a lot of money doing so. <br /><br />Imagine my surprise, hearing Chris' claim of salvaging the brightest green stash of REAL moss found deep inside our home's gutters. Realizing he just finished cleaning them out, I never thought they could produce such bounty! <br /><br /><center>Note: Most do not produce these types of "goods" when they are cleaned on a more regular basis. (Not a knock on my husband...we just seem so busy to think of these things sometimes.) </center> <br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3RYTmPBsXHlV-5_NsYD6UCqNxoaQwRbYvgTrOz3hC1CyBnne4OpXIDtD4bKTgwcPdJgkruE6WvtEYv3v3KD4Jm3g-PgZDgPPmniKqQjk1gNgWtkFuOb0l2N4uaKLQMTsHQm07GrNfmjo/s1600/DSCF8399+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3RYTmPBsXHlV-5_NsYD6UCqNxoaQwRbYvgTrOz3hC1CyBnne4OpXIDtD4bKTgwcPdJgkruE6WvtEYv3v3KD4Jm3g-PgZDgPPmniKqQjk1gNgWtkFuOb0l2N4uaKLQMTsHQm07GrNfmjo/s400/DSCF8399+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506012841589361954" /></a><center>Once I saw all that I had to work with, I gathered a couple containers from around the house to use for my budget-friendly plantings. Nice!</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JjT8r7xoHtHpJL_ooLAJkrAi814APXry7u5vOogfiqSteqx_Sa9bg1UdEqaW1G4Av65oHjzbqeuinsVXlRbrO2HxE6iywd86LBfQpgWuW2I0GRTVW2J5EQu1zh0BTYOpdaPn0uh2uKc/s1600/DSCF8402+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JjT8r7xoHtHpJL_ooLAJkrAi814APXry7u5vOogfiqSteqx_Sa9bg1UdEqaW1G4Av65oHjzbqeuinsVXlRbrO2HxE6iywd86LBfQpgWuW2I0GRTVW2J5EQu1zh0BTYOpdaPn0uh2uKc/s400/DSCF8402+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506012832052969890" /></a>To make it easier for drainage and cleanup, I inserted small glass dishes inside the pots. They were then filled with mini pebbles and rich home grown soil derived from leaf compost from our gutters.<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmU8eZZsxuMDl0dGOLyEmgorHJpUFOF29j02fGgyLux-aBDakF43hbSCWi0gBnkgyPQPKC8OAvsLqzUXk0Duv6Q8mbVl14XLhhEl2-2gaW0ocZKXYYloceHiRiSPHBejOdU6ny5IusCGw/s1600/DSCF8404+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmU8eZZsxuMDl0dGOLyEmgorHJpUFOF29j02fGgyLux-aBDakF43hbSCWi0gBnkgyPQPKC8OAvsLqzUXk0Duv6Q8mbVl14XLhhEl2-2gaW0ocZKXYYloceHiRiSPHBejOdU6ny5IusCGw/s400/DSCF8404+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506012824887353250" /></a><center>Then, the planters were topped off with that gorgeous green moss my husband saved for me. Wow! I love them. <br /><br />And him.<br /><br />It's nice having someone that "gets" you, isn't it?</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_hQ2xzTh2ufa4ab1RyLrFrlkbWtKPLyIt57Xryrb85S8gBo-G8pV9YxeE9XVE_R5ZOr8a764w-yT74gnD267pQcLkCMXfkB7uVtw8aWhm0CIsiQdre6qLc6YaAJFo0FaUIlf3MOCzgU/s1600/DSCF8412+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX_hQ2xzTh2ufa4ab1RyLrFrlkbWtKPLyIt57Xryrb85S8gBo-G8pV9YxeE9XVE_R5ZOr8a764w-yT74gnD267pQcLkCMXfkB7uVtw8aWhm0CIsiQdre6qLc6YaAJFo0FaUIlf3MOCzgU/s400/DSCF8412+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506012817392830514" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXwEQmu75u-1KrRjA6CJxifB77_WZhadI7ID3aq8_WCQNSU4izhMhnbffqHp72MXaBPdxy3sceKRsIPZGOm6lGnnS0aH-NgZdrWmWrFa-uYMuZgur3Lr1GC9nENy6tvak9n76syNi5vQ/s1600/DSCF8425+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXwEQmu75u-1KrRjA6CJxifB77_WZhadI7ID3aq8_WCQNSU4izhMhnbffqHp72MXaBPdxy3sceKRsIPZGOm6lGnnS0aH-NgZdrWmWrFa-uYMuZgur3Lr1GC9nENy6tvak9n76syNi5vQ/s400/DSCF8425+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506012808468876674" /></a>So, what do you think? Do you try to use nature's goodness in your decor? I'd love to hear how you include it in your home.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center><center><em>Taking junk to another level.</em></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-43996965272001537992010-08-11T11:04:00.002-07:002010-08-11T11:05:42.896-07:00Consider Me a Southwest Junker<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZqRDG_WMFCSp4xWtS-gdrDfVgE8I1aRPGSdht-kv3cdbxbjoNLqXJBI6sEWTo3k4BLKVqcSDjNt8YldBiSZm9MOo-UY3uHgN76FnVi-zQuRugtsqd2fDhcMl19rgZr_5Px5PrZhsQVY/s1600/DSCF8359+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504188932652085010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZqRDG_WMFCSp4xWtS-gdrDfVgE8I1aRPGSdht-kv3cdbxbjoNLqXJBI6sEWTo3k4BLKVqcSDjNt8YldBiSZm9MOo-UY3uHgN76FnVi-zQuRugtsqd2fDhcMl19rgZr_5Px5PrZhsQVY/s400/DSCF8359+copy.jpg" /></a> <center><strong><em>Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights. <br />~Pauline R. Kezer</em></strong><br /></center><br />I am happy to share one of the reasons my posts have been so sporadic lately. After nearly forty years as an Ohio girl (from birth), my family and I are moving to the southwest! Specifically Arizona, baby! My husband recently accepted a new position within his company that offers great opportunities. Relocating our family to the Chandler, Arizona area is part of the deal. Knowing how thorough my husband is regarding the purchase of a new toaster, I knew what a move like this would entail for him (thankfully). He and I would gather every bit of information we could regarding the area and the new position prior to his offer acceptance...hence our trip to Chandler this past weekend.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_mrKSuRhfEhT4RaPnpdoVQpSvgXyzlQ-w2CNR5emboXjYaW_Q7EsEcLbZr5hcyHHWQnnD6BDFL0imBLBMY3JmQEv2t0av5WbGpbGmG7fP-A76v64nhdWei6D1b0M0YX4wcKJ26Fdd5M/s1600/DSCF8356+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504190474363877938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_mrKSuRhfEhT4RaPnpdoVQpSvgXyzlQ-w2CNR5emboXjYaW_Q7EsEcLbZr5hcyHHWQnnD6BDFL0imBLBMY3JmQEv2t0av5WbGpbGmG7fP-A76v64nhdWei6D1b0M0YX4wcKJ26Fdd5M/s400/DSCF8356+copy.jpg" /></a>We enjoyed staying at the historic <a href="http://www.sanmarcosresort.com/">Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort</a> in downtown Chandler for the weekend. A simply gorgeous place and just steps away from great shops and restaurants downtown. It's funny I had the misconception I wouldn't see anything but a bunch of cacti in the landscaping!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakG_rwXzXHgl-sCqe0ENp3qhjkJ2RpRv1LSlZkR4a39P8H8W15y8sflN4BGU3m4EojKk54CZ1wzsMMzuQV_dP5j_fSniEJ7Px9KC9sycU8ThBzd1oXvf0w7DS9-Tr5G4V9DDnhwblc8k/s1600/DSCF8288+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504190469129297890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakG_rwXzXHgl-sCqe0ENp3qhjkJ2RpRv1LSlZkR4a39P8H8W15y8sflN4BGU3m4EojKk54CZ1wzsMMzuQV_dP5j_fSniEJ7Px9KC9sycU8ThBzd1oXvf0w7DS9-Tr5G4V9DDnhwblc8k/s400/DSCF8288+copy.jpg" /></a>While Hubs spent Friday getting familiar with his coworkers and his new position at work, it was my job to cruise the local areas with the relocation specialist assigned to us. However, I found myself with three hours to kill before meeting her. What to do?...What to do?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOSFFI7mkQ5J38VeJaPyqmZtuL-nGJYCXTw1KFlWGzzy4vAcjOBiDHFKyZ2bY9Tzrfq0nA_uTuNnoPaF7VAvkt-fHn0k0BiYJ3s2ponRM8WNgOhyvB3ci2X3-Xlat9FRMz6MMwXp9Cb0/s1600/DSCF8291+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504190463689327650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDOSFFI7mkQ5J38VeJaPyqmZtuL-nGJYCXTw1KFlWGzzy4vAcjOBiDHFKyZ2bY9Tzrfq0nA_uTuNnoPaF7VAvkt-fHn0k0BiYJ3s2ponRM8WNgOhyvB3ci2X3-Xlat9FRMz6MMwXp9Cb0/s400/DSCF8291+copy.jpg" /></a> <center>I know what to do! (You can see where this is going, right?)</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0W5xzQEj0irZQTAwXXFrW5IF36T2Jrk9ioKB8ggQVgaJd1ZzbTgtE3GQ8na6ZbCHoAm5h-kujjzmxfTygXu2sg7Jds9JCECA2smmEbbL-PqcNc6s8N2m0BGMb1YX9mGqKP0gvPziHU24/s1600/DSCF8294+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504190453974638770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0W5xzQEj0irZQTAwXXFrW5IF36T2Jrk9ioKB8ggQVgaJd1ZzbTgtE3GQ8na6ZbCHoAm5h-kujjzmxfTygXu2sg7Jds9JCECA2smmEbbL-PqcNc6s8N2m0BGMb1YX9mGqKP0gvPziHU24/s400/DSCF8294+copy.jpg" /></a>Of course I went in search of the local thrift stores, antique, and junk store hot spots. I mean, really. If I wouldn't have come across any...well...that would have been the deal breaker for us relocating for sure. Certainly you would agree.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyukP62Zcla_PXrzEdFr_4cBlvuMl2JNMlk-EF_GbB36ZVMUVVL_FkDoneXE7_PIcEJRN3x0ZRlNSt5UW6JcjWtcULpTwBButyU7HUUil92TkShChHF7z3UDTOVqLfyJxbrxAr-vB4bk/s1600/DSCF8296+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504190025326726738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoyukP62Zcla_PXrzEdFr_4cBlvuMl2JNMlk-EF_GbB36ZVMUVVL_FkDoneXE7_PIcEJRN3x0ZRlNSt5UW6JcjWtcULpTwBButyU7HUUil92TkShChHF7z3UDTOVqLfyJxbrxAr-vB4bk/s400/DSCF8296+copy.jpg" /></a>Thankfully I came across a few! One in particular was called <a href="http://merchantsquareantiques.com/">Merchant Square Antiques & Home Decor</a>. Allow me to take you on a little tour of it...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BkSaWrf9PVumSFD4jOVyfAfRzrlk77UZodaTaUThfAPhyphenhyphensoJNECk6h0Zoid8jxhd_CJSBMTG7LruMgDddjHvkwP-GoFXGfXbX3GJeQXO9vP_igt66jOHQdkKaQk0lEMsSwVk2YBbKVk/s1600/DSCF8298+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504190560407861570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BkSaWrf9PVumSFD4jOVyfAfRzrlk77UZodaTaUThfAPhyphenhyphensoJNECk6h0Zoid8jxhd_CJSBMTG7LruMgDddjHvkwP-GoFXGfXbX3GJeQXO9vP_igt66jOHQdkKaQk0lEMsSwVk2YBbKVk/s400/DSCF8298+copy.jpg" /></a> <center>This place stopped me dead in my tracks at times. So much to see...yet not enough time!</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkDuyEQTR3e9_NFXbT0gjXiBalwNDl8yHKuDTgpEA6tHlylieQX7mV1Tl3CPf-EPSqURPah9iKH4MZHanVErigizZ_2ta3gM8CN5vQsrahKI5bFU5B57c1vM8ZnE6owhfeFttBo6_sk8/s1600/DSCF8305+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504190017214550898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkDuyEQTR3e9_NFXbT0gjXiBalwNDl8yHKuDTgpEA6tHlylieQX7mV1Tl3CPf-EPSqURPah9iKH4MZHanVErigizZ_2ta3gM8CN5vQsrahKI5bFU5B57c1vM8ZnE6owhfeFttBo6_sk8/s400/DSCF8305+copy.jpg" /></a> <center>Old jars and wooden spools...</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoaRbYEEHlCoJC7Ai3hsENFerh8vMUJsuY4cmm-uCZgnGG_D8oL9nhcrTnw-Je0DSqmr4MckgJniYH5JYw-touokEhsFMdbRlFBIuDs7iqB9w8sJp0M8I08HFJw7mhxfqLUnuvFp_fhwo/s1600/DSCF8299+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504190006347885954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoaRbYEEHlCoJC7Ai3hsENFerh8vMUJsuY4cmm-uCZgnGG_D8oL9nhcrTnw-Je0DSqmr4MckgJniYH5JYw-touokEhsFMdbRlFBIuDs7iqB9w8sJp0M8I08HFJw7mhxfqLUnuvFp_fhwo/s400/DSCF8299+copy.jpg" /></a> <center>This pretty little red and white display of chotchkies.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqd43qeUzZJufBSZu7Sq9Qozzt7GzLgYyQcDpXCzAfNoKDSC4hCcaicWxsZoMefM5HuVwFCRtiCEzfpMbaADA1qKLziumxlKfU4D5224L2-y_0-5FQTq0YK2ZH6tgI3U56SZ3Gz0gV-Mw/s1600/DSCF8315+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504189424374725106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqd43qeUzZJufBSZu7Sq9Qozzt7GzLgYyQcDpXCzAfNoKDSC4hCcaicWxsZoMefM5HuVwFCRtiCEzfpMbaADA1qKLziumxlKfU4D5224L2-y_0-5FQTq0YK2ZH6tgI3U56SZ3Gz0gV-Mw/s400/DSCF8315+copy.jpg" /></a> <center>The most perfect chippy and rusted iron gate...</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNcVmsff9JevMVBbvl5P5gpuQh8CKn4zzArikOZwjc-Zau-YK3iqXZkzjZr-aBmUKhmAg87yIemkKcnUSrP_WPJfsz77IyIYqoLGFeHag1i6YRFfaxlmjeLmUS2FYxIcSmD7UI8qgGU8/s1600/DSCF8326+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504189404313443778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNcVmsff9JevMVBbvl5P5gpuQh8CKn4zzArikOZwjc-Zau-YK3iqXZkzjZr-aBmUKhmAg87yIemkKcnUSrP_WPJfsz77IyIYqoLGFeHag1i6YRFfaxlmjeLmUS2FYxIcSmD7UI8qgGU8/s400/DSCF8326+copy.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQ8pJm3JNGjGwr1-jtPXy63P54rZ5IXxKQ1Kt4FtNg8MO8y0gtmDjSlm7UIYMBqJNHV2EnoUJ_JQm3jUVX9xoombFR0SWwjBhMXlgAa5LNQxBi3qsScEvpH0YkVEjlyfTJ7OXuB0tPxI/s1600/DSCF8319+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504189413111587170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQ8pJm3JNGjGwr1-jtPXy63P54rZ5IXxKQ1Kt4FtNg8MO8y0gtmDjSlm7UIYMBqJNHV2EnoUJ_JQm3jUVX9xoombFR0SWwjBhMXlgAa5LNQxBi3qsScEvpH0YkVEjlyfTJ7OXuB0tPxI/s400/DSCF8319+copy.jpg" /></a> <center>An array of fans...</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONOw5hNKF9DEd0hPJu33P620tyM5XYXGcoZiJUnAg1-Lzzs2n4vpMz_WVkWq9o5lgHkes2x06j1Dsudac9UGdll77Tfm4yCuVGOm6KrkpOI_NVaUh0jSv9Oc1Hc6yJvN2Gz5WegJ2GvI/s1600/DSCF8343+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504190022052689730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONOw5hNKF9DEd0hPJu33P620tyM5XYXGcoZiJUnAg1-Lzzs2n4vpMz_WVkWq9o5lgHkes2x06j1Dsudac9UGdll77Tfm4yCuVGOm6KrkpOI_NVaUh0jSv9Oc1Hc6yJvN2Gz5WegJ2GvI/s400/DSCF8343+copy.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrk7oRgHM1BnJbX3NJPura0fMcZ4fx33gokf3R7-U_W3jEi4kz3T1lONvtPsrkBuO7n2JURzg-oSJHkQsNOp9Ji2Ffa5eP0xB71-8Ww19m8gN89CUnhxhQeX-Sgtza5diosvbkEb_gHo/s1600/DSCF8306+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504190013435577154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvrk7oRgHM1BnJbX3NJPura0fMcZ4fx33gokf3R7-U_W3jEi4kz3T1lONvtPsrkBuO7n2JURzg-oSJHkQsNOp9Ji2Ffa5eP0xB71-8Ww19m8gN89CUnhxhQeX-Sgtza5diosvbkEb_gHo/s400/DSCF8306+copy.jpg" /></a> <center>Touches of old white enamel all around.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TZdQjiYhZuU79Pjb7JyowwGjqB75t2TrcGRZTjNyWU4qu6JyYHo2LH_0TpaOHVCDysHvnwazf1pVYTehWzONKZ_QQtgGWnIgVzuKoTELxbkPDtmTiGybQo0h7WnYYpPtm4JEJpEbb-c/s1600/DSCF8349+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504188947031557042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TZdQjiYhZuU79Pjb7JyowwGjqB75t2TrcGRZTjNyWU4qu6JyYHo2LH_0TpaOHVCDysHvnwazf1pVYTehWzONKZ_QQtgGWnIgVzuKoTELxbkPDtmTiGybQo0h7WnYYpPtm4JEJpEbb-c/s400/DSCF8349+copy.jpg" /></a> <center>And then of course, you're in Arizona, so cowboy boots are a requirement, I do believe.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZEcpsxBhUkhASgDpf_iMOVVlgaXu8DdlZ81c9M6yxZ0mw49wGtb5BHfhrNkKMfvXskpl9BCHbMDPHujocHCZmmgpnIPuUkQS8BiPrgglbA3T1crVES9MkNlstik0pCYn6a7UFHBn4ys/s1600/DSCF8314+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504189417040809394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZEcpsxBhUkhASgDpf_iMOVVlgaXu8DdlZ81c9M6yxZ0mw49wGtb5BHfhrNkKMfvXskpl9BCHbMDPHujocHCZmmgpnIPuUkQS8BiPrgglbA3T1crVES9MkNlstik0pCYn6a7UFHBn4ys/s400/DSCF8314+copy.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqqURRElzAjDI67fBo69qsPfbBFdpIU7PZIEzg3_0bvUQ7gjbYAvQi_bCL3JpFmjbzWkbAajuOJmvhXBxEAk9K7q70rBvI4gjLZgR4t7gBv9_C-y0VoY46P7fJDznLsztaU-ANXZKjH0/s1600/DSCF8329+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504189388721330962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqqURRElzAjDI67fBo69qsPfbBFdpIU7PZIEzg3_0bvUQ7gjbYAvQi_bCL3JpFmjbzWkbAajuOJmvhXBxEAk9K7q70rBvI4gjLZgR4t7gBv9_C-y0VoY46P7fJDznLsztaU-ANXZKjH0/s400/DSCF8329+copy.jpg" /></a> <center>I am so ready to build my <em>brand</em> in these parts and it looks like I can do it easily.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo8RwOMA7TUf7fijvE18WtEHa3aEJ6JbmMZ71Gzj0891I9UleGsGeW_6VmSrI4aR0eeekUL-OjwRfbqppBzt75tCMEKw-o-8Jlf0Qi1l1cwvhG32HwJj4uMVR2uT7tyNUf5-M-38U3_rU/s1600/DSCF8331+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504188950846396610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo8RwOMA7TUf7fijvE18WtEHa3aEJ6JbmMZ71Gzj0891I9UleGsGeW_6VmSrI4aR0eeekUL-OjwRfbqppBzt75tCMEKw-o-8Jlf0Qi1l1cwvhG32HwJj4uMVR2uT7tyNUf5-M-38U3_rU/s400/DSCF8331+copy.jpg" /></a>So as you can see, I didn't struggle very hard with trying to feel right at home. (Having fabulous views in the neighborhood isn't half bad either.) I gave my thumbs up...it matched my husband's thumbs up...so we'll be on our way to Arizona sometime very soon...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMwl7WQKuCSRoH4haq4ARgrBtfFqfa5ceTysSui1_b2j757N50CnTk6vOeE7oeHKkdVNlpLqAr-696m76BpzDNQcz-e067tdgelB41hfziTxek_dP9pbf6roims5aTvWUOcNjC3fcAYU/s1600/DSCF8362+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504188943808533698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMwl7WQKuCSRoH4haq4ARgrBtfFqfa5ceTysSui1_b2j757N50CnTk6vOeE7oeHKkdVNlpLqAr-696m76BpzDNQcz-e067tdgelB41hfziTxek_dP9pbf6roims5aTvWUOcNjC3fcAYU/s400/DSCF8362+copy.jpg" /></a><center>Although this midwesterner will miss so much about her home state, she knows deep in her heart that...</center><br /><center>change is good.</center> <br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" /></a></center><br /><em></em>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-47300488364403368762010-07-22T11:49:00.002-07:002010-07-22T11:58:29.331-07:00I Saw The Sign...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kjJu8GqKvQi80wx-DI6GPhnJXuIhbpzSTHjxUsFzI6oXe8OansnSZhHN4-SxNotU1doOLVx7bop21E8UGbxGJ8pEDrNGFDhypPk-BG_-YDcREH1cNfxnvcA6CMRObHCbb-xwKzWlQys/s1600/DSCF8213+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kjJu8GqKvQi80wx-DI6GPhnJXuIhbpzSTHjxUsFzI6oXe8OansnSZhHN4-SxNotU1doOLVx7bop21E8UGbxGJ8pEDrNGFDhypPk-BG_-YDcREH1cNfxnvcA6CMRObHCbb-xwKzWlQys/s400/DSCF8213+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496789312804825794" /></a><center>...and it opened up my eyes. I saw the sign. <br /><br />And oh, what a sign it is!</center> <br />As luck would have it, this old sign was still hanging in a <a href="http://www.chagrin-falls.org/">Chagrin Falls</a> antique shop that I strolled through a couple weeks ago. I was on the loose that day, so to speak. Free from squealing girls in tow, free from responsibilities other than to myself, and free to do as I pleased for <strong>three entire hours!</strong> That is when I saw it.<br /><br />I had to leave it behind that day though, to mull over the purchase, knowing full well how these sort of things go. <br /><br /><center><em>Here today...gone tomorrow</em>.</center> <br />I was worried. But that's the risk you take (and appeal) of shopping vintage and antique stores. I was willing to take that risk as I peered over my shoulder at it before leaving the shop. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3Ue80gvpSqjZLjTIM_fkH50lViy4-jqlRr_T6KxZTjLjwOoGNotlXcFLzy5yJMPyy78LBrFr4nP6pmoHMercCvMzQSpjKnlrqbmWFF7P3PKKEb9I7iVkGCZYas6Qy5QAPQuF1Yf9qaQ/s1600/DSCF8203+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3Ue80gvpSqjZLjTIM_fkH50lViy4-jqlRr_T6KxZTjLjwOoGNotlXcFLzy5yJMPyy78LBrFr4nP6pmoHMercCvMzQSpjKnlrqbmWFF7P3PKKEb9I7iVkGCZYas6Qy5QAPQuF1Yf9qaQ/s400/DSCF8203+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496787843637292978" /></a>Fast forward a few weeks later and you see that it is now on my front doorstep! Ready to be hung in just the right spot in my home. Measuring 2' x 3', I'll figure that part out.<br /><br /><center>But this time, however, I get to mull over the decision with no additional worries.</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbcybhTVBphOI8jIkvKqShhgkffSwzrvyKSW5TQyWBvrmBeSYC5n6Qc5DzHljjQKlHmETrfjQILQSRolWY83IOMvrOOEx4I4w92B-Gb2reuG5x_PPekrGF9zotfQ-hkOvz2FG3xGzr4a4/s1600/DSCF8202+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbcybhTVBphOI8jIkvKqShhgkffSwzrvyKSW5TQyWBvrmBeSYC5n6Qc5DzHljjQKlHmETrfjQILQSRolWY83IOMvrOOEx4I4w92B-Gb2reuG5x_PPekrGF9zotfQ-hkOvz2FG3xGzr4a4/s400/DSCF8202+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496787443308941538" /></a><center>Black and white <br />with numbers and letters. <br />Chippy and old. <br />What could be better?</center><br />Take care and have a great day! Please stop back and join me in taking junk to another level! <br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-52190776066128584232010-07-14T10:40:00.002-07:002010-07-14T10:53:16.132-07:00As They Say...It's the Little Things<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIn7vh2SQldtp8Pb1pSAOOISUpkw2f6pYVoMUYDQatzJIu4qZ0dmOiZDyf2wW5MXQlCWnPzjbsq-BqgR1VxCUGTZtSlk4Vz5KsqlaD-KSUUmuPYjJd5Q_k3Uti10xXpaCf71Avz22OSg/s1600/refrigerator+-+clean.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIn7vh2SQldtp8Pb1pSAOOISUpkw2f6pYVoMUYDQatzJIu4qZ0dmOiZDyf2wW5MXQlCWnPzjbsq-BqgR1VxCUGTZtSlk4Vz5KsqlaD-KSUUmuPYjJd5Q_k3Uti10xXpaCf71Avz22OSg/s400/refrigerator+-+clean.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493810625133164322" /></a><center>How can a refrigerator convey love so powerfully? <br /><br />When you ask your husband if he can empty it while you head out the door to the market, knowing there will be room for a fresh batch of food to fill it's shelves and bins when you return. <br /><br />But upon your arrival home, you not only see your refrigerator devoid of all leftovers that have been <strong>long</strong> left over...and that the bins no longer hold the former lives of fruits and veggies you were unfortunately not able to put to use...<br /><br />...you also see, a <strong>completely</strong> <strong>spotless</strong> fridge. <br /><br />Cleaned to perfection.<br /><br />Top to bottom. <br /><br />Bright as sunshine.<br /><br />I'll take that over flowers any day.</center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-32615707797461546542010-07-12T16:26:00.001-07:002010-07-12T16:27:14.623-07:00The Procrastinator's Planters<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09w_ESVOLN85gtLnnWY27TQpXM4EzVV7QenUJlke933qp8sHzLTd8XLyG-tq_DpuWJZ851nIr2J_Vl_ZzSS8Luvuzs5FxrVv58VZnQzxR2O-GNNH3X1RU_z9y3hWNJRAzmZJPLOoEzOc/s1600/DSCF8108.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493129905514546322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09w_ESVOLN85gtLnnWY27TQpXM4EzVV7QenUJlke933qp8sHzLTd8XLyG-tq_DpuWJZ851nIr2J_Vl_ZzSS8Luvuzs5FxrVv58VZnQzxR2O-GNNH3X1RU_z9y3hWNJRAzmZJPLOoEzOc/s400/DSCF8108.JPG" /></a><center>I'll be first to admit that I can be a procrastinator at times. Not necessarily out of laziness, but rather out of having a constant nagging <em>I have so much to get done, I need to push this one thing off yet another day</em> feeling in my brain. The problem is, those days can turn into weeks, which can then turn into months. You will, however, always find me working on getting my priorities straight, but I just can't seem to get everything done that I want to...the right way <em>and</em> at the right time. Am I being a little hard on myself today? Possibly. But today is the day I actually got something "extra" done and wanted to share.<br /><br />Remember the galvanized metal rectangle crates I purchased during <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2009/08/oronoco-gold-rush-days-stash.html">Oronoco Gold Rush Days</a> during my trip to Minnesota last year? Well, I thought they would make for perfect garden planters whether it be on my deck out back or as window boxes in the front. So please allow me to show you how to pretty them up for summer...even if it is almost mid-July. ;) <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipe2cXmye50OdD7bxGxDouVFsu6vjc1jaeTKMkLXlQuFiIXMdWOM-7E0UlgpNieWxMmq_f8fzKJTQfYZKY2qIxX1wBFuYnfo-b4rXCZhi5O8tsS2Jq2qnY2ciDnJ1Aesz8c6CGKOMLrFE/s1600/DSCF8096.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493127663696648978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipe2cXmye50OdD7bxGxDouVFsu6vjc1jaeTKMkLXlQuFiIXMdWOM-7E0UlgpNieWxMmq_f8fzKJTQfYZKY2qIxX1wBFuYnfo-b4rXCZhi5O8tsS2Jq2qnY2ciDnJ1Aesz8c6CGKOMLrFE/s400/DSCF8096.JPG" /></a>I couldn't have picked a nicer day weather-wise to pick up where I left off. (The flowers were purchased over a month ago and have been sitting next to the house all this time). Ohio has been in the 90's this past week but I was lucky to be basking in temps measuring in the low to mid-70's while planting my heart out. Sweet! <br /><br />So let's get started.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2ZS09V-E64JGr5MnAb81cCERivfGu6h9_p2psy7R3lHEbOGc3qCESENhR9Bz6IR-KtrfQVGG3MSWouDrzfL3sg5iuP9HsgOYrpnp5CGrPdEFrQxbTnI-kfRU3bOEcFZpMyYfJecnK2M/s1600/DSCF8103.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493130498031325666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2ZS09V-E64JGr5MnAb81cCERivfGu6h9_p2psy7R3lHEbOGc3qCESENhR9Bz6IR-KtrfQVGG3MSWouDrzfL3sg5iuP9HsgOYrpnp5CGrPdEFrQxbTnI-kfRU3bOEcFZpMyYfJecnK2M/s400/DSCF8103.JPG" /></a>For those that know me and my budgetary beliefs on EVERYTHING, I chose to use a piece of a plastic garbage bag for the bottom of each of my planters instead of the more expensive sphagnum moss. Unless your planter will be hanging and the underside viewable, it really isn't necessary. <br /><br /><strong><em>Be sure to cut small holes in your plastic bag for drainage. </em></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi0iy17lJjo4JccjnLiK2zWvK_yLGlqEoutKRP-GR83tNGFDtwUGUwhYlHprYLz9PGq12dAJ4-oKyQUgL3JRA3wwjPYxzl_XScFUGrc3KcbXhijlExsF-2KEaZUjtuukU4JAUraBwWAUA/s1600/DSCF8104.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493130493848331986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi0iy17lJjo4JccjnLiK2zWvK_yLGlqEoutKRP-GR83tNGFDtwUGUwhYlHprYLz9PGq12dAJ4-oKyQUgL3JRA3wwjPYxzl_XScFUGrc3KcbXhijlExsF-2KEaZUjtuukU4JAUraBwWAUA/s400/DSCF8104.JPG" /></a>Next, mist sphagnum moss with water so it is more pliable for use. Start removing small handfuls of it and line the bottom couple inches of the crate's interior. That way, an inch or two of soil can be added to get things rolling. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE1DEadRKwPkmBdltdx9Nlq0Kgc13k8hYwDzfvcj_rvh5V3H94ItWDHWfe17Z2PkEIGxdT0Gkb93l3aHajOAovbs1RN7hJ7zAb0rtAbZuI8Ec2i7ZyR9xdxAaYF3-gtg-utDx8ID04FpY/s1600/DSCF8098.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493127645269875890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE1DEadRKwPkmBdltdx9Nlq0Kgc13k8hYwDzfvcj_rvh5V3H94ItWDHWfe17Z2PkEIGxdT0Gkb93l3aHajOAovbs1RN7hJ7zAb0rtAbZuI8Ec2i7ZyR9xdxAaYF3-gtg-utDx8ID04FpY/s400/DSCF8098.JPG" /></a>Here's the dirt on dirt: I chose a premixed potting mixture this time around. The added expense seemed to actually be worth not having to mix my own and not having an excess amount left over. Plus, you could even say it was a time saver. I mean really. I'd waited a month to plant the flowers as it was, why add another ten minutes doing any more mixing?<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRyIWFNVjIfWdrqGR0jO_xGHCD2_w8Ecm6Q0X8ptqmshogumjqyxwYEQvS1rDBu2RUXFsv5Ee-UYigtgA2AwVi5tOgBfvYTgMfPqsSjZY1sIQRoaipvD3IegpAkBMMvBRkEEFhVltunrQ/s1600/DSCF8105.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493130907969585858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRyIWFNVjIfWdrqGR0jO_xGHCD2_w8Ecm6Q0X8ptqmshogumjqyxwYEQvS1rDBu2RUXFsv5Ee-UYigtgA2AwVi5tOgBfvYTgMfPqsSjZY1sIQRoaipvD3IegpAkBMMvBRkEEFhVltunrQ/s400/DSCF8105.JPG" /></a>As you can see here, it is all coming along nicely. <br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH39eE-mXzWldFM7jXFYXHwbXNUfZ_hYx7uPFCaQsfDB2I9_1C1trYsi4NzRmSBAo3FOnJfs1cd63wWLgB5rkhsc0kSOjGKjxp5kg9JKqwLvEtXVPIqcMOwT12Dw7RKdhA7XYHSMJFpDs/s1600/DSCF8110.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493131182370055042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH39eE-mXzWldFM7jXFYXHwbXNUfZ_hYx7uPFCaQsfDB2I9_1C1trYsi4NzRmSBAo3FOnJfs1cd63wWLgB5rkhsc0kSOjGKjxp5kg9JKqwLvEtXVPIqcMOwT12Dw7RKdhA7XYHSMJFpDs/s400/DSCF8110.JPG" /></a>Continue to add a few inches of height to the interior with the moist sphagnum and fill the soil near the same level while doing so. By doing this, everything is held together quite snuggly and will not fall apart. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQvsUINUxFSvAzNEMp9Dq9j3NJH-Ny7dCw4woSGJLbI5WtqZrCe_fRrPOLP6U-uruM9NRC8UwYb-vijJ3-0SIis0uzubJwT_D3782j0wv16OWm4NXdAdLdw6Sl226mUma_-ZSYCn9JKps/s1600/DSCF8114.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493126962737761058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQvsUINUxFSvAzNEMp9Dq9j3NJH-Ny7dCw4woSGJLbI5WtqZrCe_fRrPOLP6U-uruM9NRC8UwYb-vijJ3-0SIis0uzubJwT_D3782j0wv16OWm4NXdAdLdw6Sl226mUma_-ZSYCn9JKps/s400/DSCF8114.JPG" /></a>Loosely place plants inside so you get an idea of what the end result will be.<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFo9Ea0_7yyPXocjuFd08V-_H0-dMHGIybfwYJxlXDeBQTkQcz5_AOutIbKgtR81SNeHFxOeStZlKa7heWQ9Izysisqxg8FkhXYc4AkVgWKHV8zuw816nxwdx36Uo8mmn84ZJpPLTGp8U/s1600/DSCF8117.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493126960255039890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFo9Ea0_7yyPXocjuFd08V-_H0-dMHGIybfwYJxlXDeBQTkQcz5_AOutIbKgtR81SNeHFxOeStZlKa7heWQ9Izysisqxg8FkhXYc4AkVgWKHV8zuw816nxwdx36Uo8mmn84ZJpPLTGp8U/s400/DSCF8117.JPG" /></a>Then, place plants firmly into very moist soil. Your planter will blossom beautifully in no time! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRbtEnr_7G96kJaAI-3tqdBk0TbOh28UTcJM28rTbMG157JhT1tjL9W7f7wPCuHYXTAVVX5B-j6Jl2mYqjoLEUL1GpwS2-6Mi1g8-gynWnFOVHsv_4KedNOjl5JMrxF89TEFOfyzFNm0/s1600/DSCF8124.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493126944816033106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoRbtEnr_7G96kJaAI-3tqdBk0TbOh28UTcJM28rTbMG157JhT1tjL9W7f7wPCuHYXTAVVX5B-j6Jl2mYqjoLEUL1GpwS2-6Mi1g8-gynWnFOVHsv_4KedNOjl5JMrxF89TEFOfyzFNm0/s400/DSCF8124.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX15jP-sP8j9o406wPIvdVTJdYN4gYIbv7y-KuIjzBbXgnERB3RGUytfRxFfJigTaP6QMCXz9Nq4Srm1qEKrmMmyuKIF77W9BgWIpKQizP03GwdkBhZONfHfEph4Pyha3rzgKFQLBaB-M/s1600/DSCF8147.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493126105755973394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX15jP-sP8j9o406wPIvdVTJdYN4gYIbv7y-KuIjzBbXgnERB3RGUytfRxFfJigTaP6QMCXz9Nq4Srm1qEKrmMmyuKIF77W9BgWIpKQizP03GwdkBhZONfHfEph4Pyha3rzgKFQLBaB-M/s400/DSCF8147.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOoc3AA81fTPZRxxJMjqdsBAqn6yq-5um7Z9pv8c-ZLVonCZ3cCzpdjZBvxe8ogx4-GfPcwjPvlGxHmkq06YaZHSIyvw3KiMa9N0b9JdBS8ZaT-Y9GWqffFnd-9rdCn7CzO_0h67dNw0/s1600/DSCF8151.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493126092909742210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOoc3AA81fTPZRxxJMjqdsBAqn6yq-5um7Z9pv8c-ZLVonCZ3cCzpdjZBvxe8ogx4-GfPcwjPvlGxHmkq06YaZHSIyvw3KiMa9N0b9JdBS8ZaT-Y9GWqffFnd-9rdCn7CzO_0h67dNw0/s400/DSCF8151.JPG" /></a>Oh, and just so you know. My motivation to get these planters <em>finally</em> completed before the weekend was because I am hosting a mini-reunion for my 68-year-old mom and her four siblings this Saturday. Unfortunately they had lost touch over the years but due the powers of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">Facebook</a>, I was located by my Aunt's daughter-in-law who was searching for my parents to reunite the brothers and sisters. Isn't that fantastic? So for all you naysayers of Facebook out there...realize there can be a lot of good that comes from it. <br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqYI98C5rVV2B_2r3XugfWOIs5xbwBAOn0ml5zHwHs-_D2TttsNRj98VsCeSkZSCofk8F0DMG2VEKfnPfCzsEDaXTdNyYrNY05sZiqaOhdImn0jM2ILCPfyt1g_zhzkGG1Dk7zz_I7vd0/s1600/DSCF8143.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493134672639900834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqYI98C5rVV2B_2r3XugfWOIs5xbwBAOn0ml5zHwHs-_D2TttsNRj98VsCeSkZSCofk8F0DMG2VEKfnPfCzsEDaXTdNyYrNY05sZiqaOhdImn0jM2ILCPfyt1g_zhzkGG1Dk7zz_I7vd0/s400/DSCF8143.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41q6N_ECI6PFoP0lMcKv2-8X5go39Sb0Vsfj504RBDxSw-FGaLO-8BaTS42udDO7wq5ovE_q0y2uiasNelnfoqpuN2xpXJYWVnB8yoNuLrqjeAizZVAiICmxL4muO4erMr73JqGqKMSI/s1600/DSCF8153.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493126110480769970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41q6N_ECI6PFoP0lMcKv2-8X5go39Sb0Vsfj504RBDxSw-FGaLO-8BaTS42udDO7wq5ovE_q0y2uiasNelnfoqpuN2xpXJYWVnB8yoNuLrqjeAizZVAiICmxL4muO4erMr73JqGqKMSI/s400/DSCF8153.JPG" /></a>Have a great day everyone! Join in on taking junk to another level with me!</center> <br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" /></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-41164465757894759402010-06-23T11:38:00.002-07:002010-06-23T11:40:49.339-07:00That's Rubbish!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUU1phahe9PZOhKsacD8oQMZY_ODMg7Ft1X1VcGIW_2Ag4TdWuCNvV3P3rJlDlq9mcJIuNKMwPDrdu5-0OcgA5tNOZy9OKglZxCiDhUQa3mqkzyObh4TZhO261bpa4B7-Or4_VY-hYl6A/s1600/backyard+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUU1phahe9PZOhKsacD8oQMZY_ODMg7Ft1X1VcGIW_2Ag4TdWuCNvV3P3rJlDlq9mcJIuNKMwPDrdu5-0OcgA5tNOZy9OKglZxCiDhUQa3mqkzyObh4TZhO261bpa4B7-Or4_VY-hYl6A/s400/backyard+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486033246675656098" /></a><center>I am one step closer to confirming the origin of my metal basket garage sale find from my <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2010/06/name-that-wire-basket-please.html">previous post</a>, thanks to a comment I received when I requested information about it. It just may be an old wire burn barrel used for burning trash back in the 50's and 60's. (Sorry I can't thank you personally, but I really do thank you!) <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAjEt5l8XP6rn8ldf2V0EKInpw0gkcOrPcYMMNFPPhwizdoF0v6ZWjYOFTMylYQtFJKjEaTyIf7PUMgEH7EFGCTSu_YNfoUBcY4HZ86GiSSFkWt53VaW9vgwIQe0RpO-oOW9Mu6-KUzo/s1600/DSCF6610+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBAjEt5l8XP6rn8ldf2V0EKInpw0gkcOrPcYMMNFPPhwizdoF0v6ZWjYOFTMylYQtFJKjEaTyIf7PUMgEH7EFGCTSu_YNfoUBcY4HZ86GiSSFkWt53VaW9vgwIQe0RpO-oOW9Mu6-KUzo/s400/DSCF6610+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486038466062988674" /></a>I have been scouring the internet ever since to find photos and more information about these burn baskets. Unfortunately I'll need to dedicate a little more time to it. <br /><br />The funniest part about being enlightened is that I thought to use it on my deck as a cool garbage can even before getting any responses. Ha! Looks like I'll be taking it back to it's roots people, and will post about it at a later date.<br /><br />But for today, I removed wallpaper from my mudroom this morning and am spending the rest of the afternoon out back and at the pool with my girls. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and thank you to those that responded about my junk! It is very appreciated!</center> <br /> <br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-6026003411521494592010-06-17T09:02:00.002-07:002010-06-19T04:36:22.436-07:00Name That Wire Basket<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUymkoJoDDtJXpf7cM9LoDgbfmLdQ-AkOmTp2evbWyH1SrDAVK1oQqPXTVbpuCS1_9vo4YZCwB7oG0jxd93UiI75CnJNi3MB672_Q2JTKOdVIKms3CaWuQHSKc0A4JxFEOLXvkNHqYug/s1600/DSCF6599+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUymkoJoDDtJXpf7cM9LoDgbfmLdQ-AkOmTp2evbWyH1SrDAVK1oQqPXTVbpuCS1_9vo4YZCwB7oG0jxd93UiI75CnJNi3MB672_Q2JTKOdVIKms3CaWuQHSKc0A4JxFEOLXvkNHqYug/s400/DSCF6599+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483760959928846130" /></a><center>Hi all! I have been away quite awhile, haven't I? Sheesh! Well, we returned from Disney, I participated in a community garage sale and I am currently getting my house together (and life since I'm approaching 40). So a lot has been going on. Let me start off by telling you how grateful I am to have you in my life! After reading the comments from yesterday's <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-16-1990.html">post</a>, it gave me an even better sense of how caring and loyal you all are. You do not know how much it really meant to me. You couldn't possibly know. <br /><br />I'm going to get right back in the swing of things by reaching out to all you savvy junking folks out there...the thrift store shoppers...the garage salers...the flea marketers and the antique dealers. You know who you are. <br /><br />You see, I had the opportunity to shop our community garage sale recently, and came upon this cute little wire number below. Well, maybe she's not so little at 28", but she sure is cute! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZ2dIhgLK0cRmXgsZc0cvTSiItFnB6NVRWOjzKEtfqoSyD4ebTNXUqnV87nKbSXLrABJmLOla7kO1qkIum3N6QbOAdQGsqh7wopS2E4Q8aUl4rKhIZc8WaQXUBYz-y21AwGSLxC4pfUM/s1600/DSCF6600+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZ2dIhgLK0cRmXgsZc0cvTSiItFnB6NVRWOjzKEtfqoSyD4ebTNXUqnV87nKbSXLrABJmLOla7kO1qkIum3N6QbOAdQGsqh7wopS2E4Q8aUl4rKhIZc8WaQXUBYz-y21AwGSLxC4pfUM/s400/DSCF6600+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483760955278267954" /></a>What exactly is it? The woman who sold it to me had the word <em>French?</em> written on the price tag. (Complete with the question mark.) She was once told it was a baguette bread basket from a French market but admitted she didn't know if that were really true.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_t2w5Ml4ztEI_upOGjVV20toIgLwp9YJRW1-_P_ROc9o2JLwSfRqUn_LS7Cp6lHk5O0_DPEKASbS4GVJ-bxVFdwCLccm7LJ4AXr_bTUu7tfCF8YQaeA4HE6JCNEtOwJp70m3MQ2FpIOQ/s1600/DSCF6610+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_t2w5Ml4ztEI_upOGjVV20toIgLwp9YJRW1-_P_ROc9o2JLwSfRqUn_LS7Cp6lHk5O0_DPEKASbS4GVJ-bxVFdwCLccm7LJ4AXr_bTUu7tfCF8YQaeA4HE6JCNEtOwJp70m3MQ2FpIOQ/s400/DSCF6610+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483760950361813458" /></a>I am loving the little s-hook hinges. Aren't you? And look closely at the photo below. I had to share the bottom portion of the basket with you to show the required corrosion on an item that is necessary for me to make a purchase. :) <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzktLvxZdl2i6SB-GOvttDVhEmAJpXGHuMIUnnWcKO4IswUYl3MZLYiFmHoL9cAmBFbChihgO5ikBzPfDKAOShv9O7d3J1BkJXCA2JKrYxRLxx5en-cHmvWct8y3kfHDDLSfv56g2j0I8/s1600/DSCF6605+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzktLvxZdl2i6SB-GOvttDVhEmAJpXGHuMIUnnWcKO4IswUYl3MZLYiFmHoL9cAmBFbChihgO5ikBzPfDKAOShv9O7d3J1BkJXCA2JKrYxRLxx5en-cHmvWct8y3kfHDDLSfv56g2j0I8/s400/DSCF6605+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483760946223872290" /></a>So fire away with your answers or even guesses! And trust me...I won't be hurt by any comments that claim this is a repro or a knock-off that could be purchased at any local department store. That's what I love about junking. You buy what you love and if it ends up being worth something, that's simply a bonus! <br /><br />Take care, <br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a><br />-- Taking junk to another level --</center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-62242095841865825762010-06-16T06:00:00.003-07:002010-06-16T06:06:25.536-07:00June 16, 1990<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8OOkZ64vgPJQzQMw7HFqg0rls3SHuJaC_lnUaMIIb8yiO0GIpbQpiX9fpKa7ybjcgHB9OE53hdO0pA2q7ekCbe-iozIpV81VE7zQC6z7vfZNIaylX73rOxFcHfgP3RUZIstxHw8rv-VU/s1600/4+small+-+crop+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 148px; height: 277px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8OOkZ64vgPJQzQMw7HFqg0rls3SHuJaC_lnUaMIIb8yiO0GIpbQpiX9fpKa7ybjcgHB9OE53hdO0pA2q7ekCbe-iozIpV81VE7zQC6z7vfZNIaylX73rOxFcHfgP3RUZIstxHw8rv-VU/s400/4+small+-+crop+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483352646651642994" /></a><center>It was nearing the end of the day that Friday when I received her call at work. I picked up the phone and knew immediately who it was. “Hey! I have great news!” she said. It was my high school best friend and college roommate, Carey, and she had a real excitement in her voice. She started off by telling me that the financial decisions she made recently were finally squared away. She was beyond happy and it seemed as if a big weight had been lifted off her. I was very happy for her too. <br /><br />After chatting about it a few minutes, she mentioned that she, our roommate, and a few other friends were heading to a neighboring college that evening to attend a party. Knowing it was my turn to make the trip to my boyfriend’s family’s home that weekend, she asked “Why not call Mark and tell him to come here instead? That way we can all go to the party together!” I must admit I seriously gave it some thought those few moments, but knew Mark and his parents were expecting me to arrive at their home within the next few hours. The change would have been very last minute and it probably wouldn’t have gone over well. “I wish I could, but I better just stick with going to his place.", I told her. "Don’t have too much fun without me though!”<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWxTLTKNJA999fXa1N9H7LWjvHAc9Ip0ipQlElMlnGPwQQmHk8tBVVU8mG0-N64otRACFgQH1rLX1zlihAvyJQsnNdy__waJVrxgej2nxMznbbfPiAEXEV_DKM7CnmUgZCGT8EwylpyVs/s1600/2+small+crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWxTLTKNJA999fXa1N9H7LWjvHAc9Ip0ipQlElMlnGPwQQmHk8tBVVU8mG0-N64otRACFgQH1rLX1zlihAvyJQsnNdy__waJVrxgej2nxMznbbfPiAEXEV_DKM7CnmUgZCGT8EwylpyVs/s400/2+small+crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483353949854053666" /></a>After spending a whirlwind day and a half with Mark, I cozied up on his family's fold-out couch in the den. He went off to his bedroom to get some sleep. I was exhausted, but eager to spend Father's Day with him and his family the next day.<br /><br />The sunlight peeked through the windows in the early morning hours, attempting to wake my body...but I would have nothing to do with it. I rolled away from the sheer-covered window to avoid having to actually get out of bed. In my haziness, I could hear someone in the adjoining family room mention the words "Carey" and "her car was so small"...I thought it was part of a dream I was having. <br /><br />Mark opened the door to my room and I knew it must be time for my butt to finally wake up. I rolled back around to see that he was carrying a newspaper and had a look on his face I'd never seen before. "I don't know how to tell you this..." his voice cracked, as he handed me the paper. I looked at the front page and saw Carey's name immediately, even before reading the headline. "What?! Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Oh, my God!" I wailed. "That's not right! It can't be real!" <br /><br />The headline read, <em><strong>Three Die in Wrong Way Accident </strong></em>. <br /><br />I continued to read in confusion and disbelief to see that Carey, along with our good friend Jeff, and my roommate's boyfriend, Frank, had all been killed by a drunk driver in the early Saturday morning hours as they headed home from the party. Two others, my good friend Kathy and roommate Carm, were left in critical condition. The drunk driver had unknowingly entered an exit ramp of the highway and headed westbound into oncoming eastbound traffic. My friends were one of those heading east.<br /><br />I found out later that day, I wasn't contacted sooner with the news because those that knew where I was that weekend, were all in the car.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxgBA1A90giG-9g8wZwDxMObNYJr8ehT4d5JMZHNNfihCRygId095ZIhpQabyBq46ia9EmbLKtFi1pxMyGMy3-utCHYkQilMfdbP6tV0zj-BpV-cNydiDa_rlp-8jSZTdlfWz7P1sztY/s1600/3+small+crop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxgBA1A90giG-9g8wZwDxMObNYJr8ehT4d5JMZHNNfihCRygId095ZIhpQabyBq46ia9EmbLKtFi1pxMyGMy3-utCHYkQilMfdbP6tV0zj-BpV-cNydiDa_rlp-8jSZTdlfWz7P1sztY/s400/3+small+crop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483353173424915874" /></a><center>It took nearly three years for me to be able to tell Carey's story, or to even bring up her name for that matter, without getting a huge lump in my throat - without having tears well up in my eyes. It was very similar to what I am feeling now as I write this. We were inseparable. <br /><br />So to Carey, Jeff, and Frank - We recognize greatly twenty-one-years-old is way too young to be taken away from us. <br /><br />Twenty years later you are all still loved and very missed.</center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-81300214169265434782010-04-24T18:02:00.000-07:002010-04-24T18:02:51.050-07:00Enjoy Your Weekend<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIQ0GMIaIdk01Ct5CQZD_5mnRXa_9h8xIELqut0Abc5CrfrmpNDColVuPbkA_CtH_GaZVuhFMXjgWrdiY1swmxx-1Zaez2RshH0b1_QygsmKNsCPkqvelUNPNBMPCMsyLBOUGJX7Vn08/s1600/Maple+Festival+1crop+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEIQ0GMIaIdk01Ct5CQZD_5mnRXa_9h8xIELqut0Abc5CrfrmpNDColVuPbkA_CtH_GaZVuhFMXjgWrdiY1swmxx-1Zaez2RshH0b1_QygsmKNsCPkqvelUNPNBMPCMsyLBOUGJX7Vn08/s400/Maple+Festival+1crop+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463869920442796930" /></a><center><em>There aren't enough days in the weekend. ~Rod Schmidt</em></center><br /><br />I took this photo today at the <a href="http://www.maplefestival.com/chardon.htm">Geauga Maple Festival</a> in Chardon, Ohio while enjoying time with my family. At days end, I knew our weekend plans were a hit once I heard my five-year-old proclaim it to be the <em>best</em> day of her life! <br /><br /><center>It made me smile...a lot.</center> <br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-80914482696930097662010-04-19T13:23:00.003-07:002010-04-19T13:29:39.271-07:00My Three Daughters<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Sb0GEwwvNNuhjs1JDVGty1f7oJyCtKR3dT7czubmVuYUH0kbPpXSG0S4pKDmA5fAKLL9Ze5WEkDaaVriu0TB4XrJVIzPYFB7lTcFsyWPf-goDe1rvD4U8IkX-UEtxrr35R1wBp6AN4A/s1600/MadEllMegApril+2010+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 325px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Sb0GEwwvNNuhjs1JDVGty1f7oJyCtKR3dT7czubmVuYUH0kbPpXSG0S4pKDmA5fAKLL9Ze5WEkDaaVriu0TB4XrJVIzPYFB7lTcFsyWPf-goDe1rvD4U8IkX-UEtxrr35R1wBp6AN4A/s400/MadEllMegApril+2010+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461931594798523154" /></a><center>If you haven't met my girls before, I'd like to introduce each of them to you. We're all friends, right? I, myself, have four sisters and no brothers so honestly, having only girls in my family is all I've ever known. I am happy to say these three sweeties are the main reason for my absence in blogland most times. As many times as they drive my husband crazy, they melt his heart 100 times more.</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3c0nCOBVaMu-d1LyOlasT-e7PFNi4UbGt7eE67IjglycWMmlpyJ3934XNB7wcpilrhqoIc1Ub5DGZpwTD3RMHXZ7HXPs7QzNy6dMkMUJ7uoZTJs1oQkP56U-PnIJc_zf2oZSXVQ_kp5Q/s1600/0013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3c0nCOBVaMu-d1LyOlasT-e7PFNi4UbGt7eE67IjglycWMmlpyJ3934XNB7wcpilrhqoIc1Ub5DGZpwTD3RMHXZ7HXPs7QzNy6dMkMUJ7uoZTJs1oQkP56U-PnIJc_zf2oZSXVQ_kp5Q/s400/0013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461931585529423986" /></a><center><strong>Meg</strong></center><br /><center>My baby, Margaret, is the most "talkiest" little thing you'll ever meet. Apparently she has a lot to say. She is my *girly girl* and absolutely <em>refuses</em> to wear anything but a skirt or dress on a daily basis. This five-year-old tiptoes everywhere in her invisible high heels and tries to keep her thumb sucking habit away from our eyesight. (She's working hard on conquering this addiction.) Whatever you wish to call her - Margaret, Meg, Meggie or even Megert - she'll make sure you won't ever forget who she is.</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9A4N4GKRUYQDbGN0GD0IVIZ3_AicMdOq18PD7vW05cZbp3SF9Sho4LbtnD3J_otrAPRTRhXWjs3jwGXM6Z0b8GaPtcMx39cv4gsjmcgpEE9LuIeg3xCENldSmC2cUFKJWnfvzgdlUNhY/s1600/0018.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9A4N4GKRUYQDbGN0GD0IVIZ3_AicMdOq18PD7vW05cZbp3SF9Sho4LbtnD3J_otrAPRTRhXWjs3jwGXM6Z0b8GaPtcMx39cv4gsjmcgpEE9LuIeg3xCENldSmC2cUFKJWnfvzgdlUNhY/s400/0018.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461931576856698770" /></a><center><strong>Ellie</strong></center><br /><center>Elisabeth is one six-year-old who knows what she wants. This could lead to a really successful life for her later on, but you can imagine the regular *debates* that occur here. ;) Ellie Bean (or E.Claire as she's also known) is extremely loving and quite sensitive, and she always shares the most beautiful smile. She currently takes swimming lessons, enjoys spending time with her kitty, Domino, and is looking forward to Art Camp this summer.</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5INblc31P0UuaqiS3VBfA4Sf7ShmKqdebO-9EuJ4U6bcmFmU6QJ-f8k62k08tFETjYVmOaPUmZbsbetUXXpxGDhLxv-qI2v7_sUzYVyH3OmtJv86IQkBl8OnN7OvpmMfYJirSSTO3y8/s1600/0026.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 277px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5INblc31P0UuaqiS3VBfA4Sf7ShmKqdebO-9EuJ4U6bcmFmU6QJ-f8k62k08tFETjYVmOaPUmZbsbetUXXpxGDhLxv-qI2v7_sUzYVyH3OmtJv86IQkBl8OnN7OvpmMfYJirSSTO3y8/s400/0026.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461931573457542146" /></a><center><strong>Maddy</strong></center><br /><center>This ten-year-old may be small, but she packs a lot of punch! Madeleine is my firstborn and definitely got my curls...which she HATES. She is my over achiever and does well in almost everything she sets her mind to. Being accepted into the gifted 6th grade program for Fall/2010 and excelling in gymnastics competitions are only a couple of her accomplishments. I will be very interested in seeing what Maddy wants to do with her life.</center><br /><br /><center>So now that you read about my girls, I hope you understand why I am not blogging as much as I used to. My husband and I recently surprised our girls with vacation plans that we knew they'd be really excited about. We'll be headed to Orlando next month to meet the Mouse! (And for some, more importantly, the Princesses.)</center><center><a href='http://www.mickeypath.com/'><br /><img src="http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1275116494.png" /><br /></a></center><br /><center>I am happy to share my money-saving tips for a Disney World trip for you and your family! So please, check back often for future budget friendly posts. I don't just "junk" you know! ;)</center> <br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-91732152187134752282010-04-13T08:51:00.002-07:002010-04-13T11:24:40.647-07:00Rogers Flea Market - Rogers, Ohio<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSPNlldk4QXnZPHb38mCMmYdcWEFzkfBWoJcbViapj9CryyATTBrycQaHD7jNw6-yGR2nogphQUOV0-K3astcPMN2Q8jJHBLEvL6-ixaRM_0B4wdckSn-CD2x09XUpThyphenhyphenMp6JRkmloz4/s1600/DSCF5893+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSPNlldk4QXnZPHb38mCMmYdcWEFzkfBWoJcbViapj9CryyATTBrycQaHD7jNw6-yGR2nogphQUOV0-K3astcPMN2Q8jJHBLEvL6-ixaRM_0B4wdckSn-CD2x09XUpThyphenhyphenMp6JRkmloz4/s400/DSCF5893+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459609018306972706" /></a><center>As a mom with young children, it can be tricky getting away without kids in tow. Thanks to my husband, I was able to spend this past Friday any way I chose. Somewhat of a "Candy Allen's Day Off" sort of thing. I'm sure it won't surprise you which direction my van ending up pointing. To the local flea market! <br /><br />New to me, but not to Ohio, <a href="http://www.rogersohio.com/">Rogers Flea Market</a> boasts 1600 vendors for their open air market every Friday and also holds weekly auctions on various days as well. Check out their website for full details. <a href="http://www.rogersohio.com/">http://www.rogersohio.com/</a> Let me tell you this place does not disappoint! Just like with any flea market, get there EARLY so you miss some of the crowds and have a bit more elbow room to shop.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBaMXZ1WTCvfrGVy8LtIB6_W769Txj45ey3e6WDVkZShuILM0wMO_BLKOvsdGiS3royRKm8DbjcnJMduhaiQFsJDHXqWbeYkhiiqTmO3jPi87OQzkq8sdxNDHmBZeuUFVb37zZawmUf4/s1600/DSCF5898+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBaMXZ1WTCvfrGVy8LtIB6_W769Txj45ey3e6WDVkZShuILM0wMO_BLKOvsdGiS3royRKm8DbjcnJMduhaiQFsJDHXqWbeYkhiiqTmO3jPi87OQzkq8sdxNDHmBZeuUFVb37zZawmUf4/s400/DSCF5898+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459609008320002626" /></a><center>Isn't it funny anytime you come across a booth selling vintage signs, <em>that</em> song immediately pops in your head? You know what I'm talking about.</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaH6TUoVaiyB_KvbB4OlFq5jDqr9ho0T1_-sli_hisg0m4yblL-lPIbfvJCgBeH26wvp6U8Qfulu9rIeK_cw3oL6iVH-BHDhKpL79bv8eId1puiQ4zlry7X2QziMMeawWEm8oq_VybHpE/s1600/DSCF5895+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaH6TUoVaiyB_KvbB4OlFq5jDqr9ho0T1_-sli_hisg0m4yblL-lPIbfvJCgBeH26wvp6U8Qfulu9rIeK_cw3oL6iVH-BHDhKpL79bv8eId1puiQ4zlry7X2QziMMeawWEm8oq_VybHpE/s400/DSCF5895+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459608625610708386" /></a><br /><center>How sweet is this? I ogled quite a bit over this metal 4-1/2' sign. In fact, I was drawn back to it sometime later to give it another once over. Or would that be a "twice over"???</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIKsu-4cqYIalBjU_vhbHpkzOg4X0N6WxgS6zRtvgdUbDuM4qUxIdXFVVG7qyuU9CZt2BXnN9SqUpJ4YT94eEyXzmdAO1BMSU9dEa60pQkAyp29raOrHyvmiF4iCPXyyNcAi8W7gpbP4/s1600/DSCF5896+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIKsu-4cqYIalBjU_vhbHpkzOg4X0N6WxgS6zRtvgdUbDuM4qUxIdXFVVG7qyuU9CZt2BXnN9SqUpJ4YT94eEyXzmdAO1BMSU9dEa60pQkAyp29raOrHyvmiF4iCPXyyNcAi8W7gpbP4/s400/DSCF5896+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459608623510127682" /></a><center>Understanding and abiding by vendor rules is always important. I made sure to follow this particular vendor's #4 rule, but I think he may have been sorry I did.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxbmxZ6C2p7VK0iBQ2cDLC83bHqI6qwV8Go9oaPCdKOG5fZSrzU6ThNMijk96stPcEoTeUNKh9Wc7wheHdZug_Xrd4jzvg2ngTEE_CSWLx-wes6XPe34sS3Wkc2z2FBTeG9w7yETEM9g/s1600/DSCF5890+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxbmxZ6C2p7VK0iBQ2cDLC83bHqI6qwV8Go9oaPCdKOG5fZSrzU6ThNMijk96stPcEoTeUNKh9Wc7wheHdZug_Xrd4jzvg2ngTEE_CSWLx-wes6XPe34sS3Wkc2z2FBTeG9w7yETEM9g/s400/DSCF5890+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459609002484414466" /></a><center>I purchased this awesome carnival game sign and posted about it on Facebook during my "flea" time. Amazed at my ability to lug it approximately 1/4 mile to my van by myself, I estimated it to measure 7' x 1' in my status update. Imagine my surprise finding out it actually measured 8'3"! Haha! No wonder my arm muscles were a wiggly mess hours later!</center><br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXVRFuWdeCp9TIYa1tt6hyphenhyphen2ImUDVuaOQZs1MeiI9Wg0J_1i-Bm4mDUA7oVRyS7S4SjLcFVAOBXJh-kP12_dhwgpxtrddxhQy5-RVEtrj7iqLOi2h6UZF7G8paN-4gx0wAzrhetoljPDc0/s1600/DSCF5897+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXVRFuWdeCp9TIYa1tt6hyphenhyphen2ImUDVuaOQZs1MeiI9Wg0J_1i-Bm4mDUA7oVRyS7S4SjLcFVAOBXJh-kP12_dhwgpxtrddxhQy5-RVEtrj7iqLOi2h6UZF7G8paN-4gx0wAzrhetoljPDc0/s400/DSCF5897+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459608619108176450" /></a><center>Old ribbons are a lot of fun for projects, don't you think? </center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQH7jaLkmMSBCHV_phqMTgvoZQLMxB4nUIvpM81kU5BVVaFjB2gTlPR_X462mplk5-PgRnRosx-pcxF8I3Mfd3eD8KEBt_287rerpEwUEmKaLT6YHlKOdKp0amGB2-U5bd0tK6yxa9YSQ/s1600/DSCF5905+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQH7jaLkmMSBCHV_phqMTgvoZQLMxB4nUIvpM81kU5BVVaFjB2gTlPR_X462mplk5-PgRnRosx-pcxF8I3Mfd3eD8KEBt_287rerpEwUEmKaLT6YHlKOdKp0amGB2-U5bd0tK6yxa9YSQ/s400/DSCF5905+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459608609139300578" /></a><br /><center>Let me tell you, I could have curled up on this daybed (made from an old crib) and taken a nice, long nap! And might I add how much I loved the beautifully coordinated fabrics. Just gorgeous!</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-rmywRzRYNFsyovT0cEUpK-oasas7SOywY98E0fbUIyePOt99S2kCW8AEXtTima974fiCdHEGcBzzeVpm2oQit-0brRnBaHzkkyXivT04pA-5ik1TBbpJrD70DRRJ4fzElbV8Tr4iN8/s1600/DSCF5909+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-rmywRzRYNFsyovT0cEUpK-oasas7SOywY98E0fbUIyePOt99S2kCW8AEXtTima974fiCdHEGcBzzeVpm2oQit-0brRnBaHzkkyXivT04pA-5ik1TBbpJrD70DRRJ4fzElbV8Tr4iN8/s400/DSCF5909+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459608198781227826" /></a><center>What do you think of this neat cupboard/buffet? The fresh color combo would make for a fun jumping off point when choosing a style for your room!</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjm4fOxRO4Fapw3CvMFqH2HE07Ilq2DKn4dk5r7d0qQDIxf2S4SKBPzydXGhbD5XnI5rhRQRIFCowm2U8CBnnunAkDLeDL7hwhm7b-HdzQkO4T7FK9F-ih2Qq-QQgTsU9uQYTywK5XLg/s1600/DSCF5917+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjm4fOxRO4Fapw3CvMFqH2HE07Ilq2DKn4dk5r7d0qQDIxf2S4SKBPzydXGhbD5XnI5rhRQRIFCowm2U8CBnnunAkDLeDL7hwhm7b-HdzQkO4T7FK9F-ih2Qq-QQgTsU9uQYTywK5XLg/s400/DSCF5917+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459608191831275778" /></a><center>The crowds were out in full force, here in Ohio. With temperatures reaching the mid 80's, this flea was the place to flock to.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NZJT8WLeutUq6msV6FXquHHfpJ52oJdZYxEVh055vfSEC_B_2dgKbIRd2oBjY7NbX8QQVzRqh8UUjg7kg8Tmj1VmDIQjDbA2iXZanaXO34a7ue03m355gYQLTkYF8ocmamDfoRm1BcA/s1600/DSCF5922+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NZJT8WLeutUq6msV6FXquHHfpJ52oJdZYxEVh055vfSEC_B_2dgKbIRd2oBjY7NbX8QQVzRqh8UUjg7kg8Tmj1VmDIQjDbA2iXZanaXO34a7ue03m355gYQLTkYF8ocmamDfoRm1BcA/s400/DSCF5922+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459608184396346242" /></a><center>Chippy, rusty goodness. Need I say more?</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNfz6TB4SyMGzPPlQKHE5OQhRHzSoxtrUrEipNiZcsWCYbKLbmxVRn8NScxL2FpJI26m-x8Zet5jREoYUXH-X6aH8lG_pRfJgHZmnYf7dsoXpawV1Twr0p0R8bM9o360BX_m_53ZI__8/s1600/DSCF5926+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNfz6TB4SyMGzPPlQKHE5OQhRHzSoxtrUrEipNiZcsWCYbKLbmxVRn8NScxL2FpJI26m-x8Zet5jREoYUXH-X6aH8lG_pRfJgHZmnYf7dsoXpawV1Twr0p0R8bM9o360BX_m_53ZI__8/s400/DSCF5926+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459608175275654882" /></a><center>Okay, I will say more. Chippy, rusty goodness in a can.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SsFgEcDWHyS4NYeRQH8VLI-02Z-uLL3u0YCsJogA9F3YWqP5FcolgRNFPLmqrU1Rmevr2dSGJlQCz8KszdjVBw6_DHx1ZqNu-2VOzJE_qfs9KwyhCGMyrJStZmPfqks7XyOlvIlSTYo/s1600/DSCF5920+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SsFgEcDWHyS4NYeRQH8VLI-02Z-uLL3u0YCsJogA9F3YWqP5FcolgRNFPLmqrU1Rmevr2dSGJlQCz8KszdjVBw6_DHx1ZqNu-2VOzJE_qfs9KwyhCGMyrJStZmPfqks7XyOlvIlSTYo/s400/DSCF5920+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459608172634788018" /></a><center>I guarantee you'll be a fan of this place! So much to do...so much to see!</center><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-2502678531078167232010-03-29T18:16:00.002-07:002010-03-29T18:20:14.206-07:00Peel-n-Stick Letters and Numbers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUFnk0O16DGVVagyP_6lfCktuDBazgbfQOS_nOKN3kfj8JhFLWz5bRmml_iC6gYN_1WqYsP-nI8W4kqN1WiMXr2KIURjR7UEHgpIODfNsn1nU_Wrof-JTbhu9W6Fu-ueWMhvljRjduKE/s1600/DSCF5780+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUFnk0O16DGVVagyP_6lfCktuDBazgbfQOS_nOKN3kfj8JhFLWz5bRmml_iC6gYN_1WqYsP-nI8W4kqN1WiMXr2KIURjR7UEHgpIODfNsn1nU_Wrof-JTbhu9W6Fu-ueWMhvljRjduKE/s400/DSCF5780+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454209063155294482" /></a><center>This post has E-A-S-Y written all over it. Well, not exactly. It actually has a *C* and an *A* and the letters B-O-X and a number of numbers written all over it, but you will see what I mean about the easy part the further you read.<br /><br />I came across these cool black vinyl letters and numbers in varying sizes at a closeout store recently. And at a price of only $1.69 a pack, how could I go wrong?</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqGX8IBIbeuZeeX7KUsQnQly8kVDMzZsGJZfZhP9dIQLVWPj0mTGR47k9vg56HyceAlSvqdf_Sc6HNEXhLhsp32eyO4C0jAZxxUNdw9rzKW1Y1uqxJ1VYqU7ZHRqlitUBDi645BXWQKmo/s1600/DSCF5736+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqGX8IBIbeuZeeX7KUsQnQly8kVDMzZsGJZfZhP9dIQLVWPj0mTGR47k9vg56HyceAlSvqdf_Sc6HNEXhLhsp32eyO4C0jAZxxUNdw9rzKW1Y1uqxJ1VYqU7ZHRqlitUBDi645BXWQKmo/s400/DSCF5736+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454206677842482418" /></a><center>These slick beauties do a lovely job reminding me when a box is a box...</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwNuBDPoEt8vVe741MDuUaEIoyy3TtCXRXEdHyt1TVGxlcQRTqflfQvTnX-odMpGC59g0Qhp_aTJGc4tBAo_byMdS0qLPd4DBNlqE7aPlq8CB1OAoTsUgSC372lewoDXOxV1maU8Wn0k/s1600/DSCF5778+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdwNuBDPoEt8vVe741MDuUaEIoyy3TtCXRXEdHyt1TVGxlcQRTqflfQvTnX-odMpGC59g0Qhp_aTJGc4tBAo_byMdS0qLPd4DBNlqE7aPlq8CB1OAoTsUgSC372lewoDXOxV1maU8Wn0k/s400/DSCF5778+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454206663513733474" /></a><center>...and add numerical flair to my otherwise plain white vintage doorknob.</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRt0jiFpaAKA_uIm19GRyUhPv54NTrPw37yiz9KaaW8758LLT9RDraqdHdN32vwE1KdVo2QD0elKN6t40PvQeC07A4yYC6XIFnKG2Cy-tKsoEEemug87di_ZJ_VG_Mu0N4bONMTE0B1I/s1600/DSCF5774+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRt0jiFpaAKA_uIm19GRyUhPv54NTrPw37yiz9KaaW8758LLT9RDraqdHdN32vwE1KdVo2QD0elKN6t40PvQeC07A4yYC6XIFnKG2Cy-tKsoEEemug87di_ZJ_VG_Mu0N4bONMTE0B1I/s400/DSCF5774+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454205996721715970" /></a><center>But what I appreciate most is their <em>Grade A performance</em> on my ironstone.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6fiAAQD2tN_jb8Eqf6JRvW-1kV5PkkXlQwBHHf3Op61Gn-bJP3fGm1g9cQ4rENBFkZg8OIbJ5_0lfIw5HIkXVCiyvY1ZZ4-nK4kt9WaY3XikmKCXQycVNyKG-DFjjXBNqKvMDgQoPbA/s1600/DSCF5768+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6fiAAQD2tN_jb8Eqf6JRvW-1kV5PkkXlQwBHHf3Op61Gn-bJP3fGm1g9cQ4rENBFkZg8OIbJ5_0lfIw5HIkXVCiyvY1ZZ4-nK4kt9WaY3XikmKCXQycVNyKG-DFjjXBNqKvMDgQoPbA/s400/DSCF5768+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454206005510857650" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6orVcfGlaMW-h7aqKM8e7A9ni8g_TWimpW-Ho2wTCCUuAHzfxXc2eZRXH4ah_J6LTSQP1TmIBkzV4e7sdIvI_U0iBvI3-dnO_WYgKpui1OcgVr_bQ8L-jOC4yuaxqSxuU4SSkTpqjSnw/s1600/DSCF5770+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6orVcfGlaMW-h7aqKM8e7A9ni8g_TWimpW-Ho2wTCCUuAHzfxXc2eZRXH4ah_J6LTSQP1TmIBkzV4e7sdIvI_U0iBvI3-dnO_WYgKpui1OcgVr_bQ8L-jOC4yuaxqSxuU4SSkTpqjSnw/s400/DSCF5770+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454206011781548722" /></a><center>So all that is needed to update an array of vintage collectibles, is a nice dose of alpha-numeric peel-n-stick stickies! How easy is that!</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXwPxVJXsAud7ktW0yCrZGP9cZnuxr-PnJFYm4xkQElcUbOQ8KHXEXKWD-_O5K6-RgFt6_BIKLdf73tNpm_RkS9VmqLvsomgaGOCngG1CYVZmXFrvHcbwRRGQGPAxoRaxnOe1nlcj12E/s1600/DSCF5814+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXwPxVJXsAud7ktW0yCrZGP9cZnuxr-PnJFYm4xkQElcUbOQ8KHXEXKWD-_O5K6-RgFt6_BIKLdf73tNpm_RkS9VmqLvsomgaGOCngG1CYVZmXFrvHcbwRRGQGPAxoRaxnOe1nlcj12E/s400/DSCF5814+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454206681907774098" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvtAkwMboAlgkfHkWxpdCvxYC05T7ZjPRa3buN50M5pumqJ9yDIqHj_o15XyA0HAjwc1FVl81edGVxZ-XtImNgxkYtkrBiA7eufuDEFb-2C47TnD-TmAJUM-_CzpF7u6LxFvGq94WDV4/s1600/DSCF5756+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvtAkwMboAlgkfHkWxpdCvxYC05T7ZjPRa3buN50M5pumqJ9yDIqHj_o15XyA0HAjwc1FVl81edGVxZ-XtImNgxkYtkrBiA7eufuDEFb-2C47TnD-TmAJUM-_CzpF7u6LxFvGq94WDV4/s400/DSCF5756+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454206008941652274" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gbgsqctjtd_kuua8ZIuFSH9oWDyV153Q-VrP9uvoc7E7gfOZrT9dLmj2DkYlGdQ-h1hDLR1mhdKf50zK221ERnJRFGM9_oTiEXXsvN1p55fCUviokbS_CtdjkAXA2Hn6ZmiK6mKLB5U/s1600/DSCF5816+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gbgsqctjtd_kuua8ZIuFSH9oWDyV153Q-VrP9uvoc7E7gfOZrT9dLmj2DkYlGdQ-h1hDLR1mhdKf50zK221ERnJRFGM9_oTiEXXsvN1p55fCUviokbS_CtdjkAXA2Hn6ZmiK6mKLB5U/s400/DSCF5816+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454205426477099922" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaxKdbOcRKBo0O6SRjru0KcfjR1qT29ZrYzq87LIrS5tOFgRplERjCoBZWUIszm7Bc8bnljTRvAqR9kI3h2CnPj_bmRqbS2CkisythOnwWHmjOrDehJ3OxpLi165M6p88kSU4gBMM9dc/s1600/DSCF5799+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaxKdbOcRKBo0O6SRjru0KcfjR1qT29ZrYzq87LIrS5tOFgRplERjCoBZWUIszm7Bc8bnljTRvAqR9kI3h2CnPj_bmRqbS2CkisythOnwWHmjOrDehJ3OxpLi165M6p88kSU4gBMM9dc/s400/DSCF5799+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454205989215278066" /></a><center>I guarantee, if you decide to attempt this project, you won't be <em>stuck</em> on it for long. Please come back and share your results with us! </center><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-73552983001016846122010-03-16T08:43:00.000-07:002010-03-16T08:43:20.942-07:00Thank You for all the Response!<a href="http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae244/junksophisticate9/DSCF5685cropcopy-1-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 707px; height: 302px;" src="http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae244/junksophisticate9/DSCF5685cropcopy-1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><center>I'd like to take a moment to thank all the bloggers that responded to my <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2010/03/looking-for-blogs-to-fan-and-follow.html#comments">Looking for Blogs to Fan and Follow post</a>. Many of the blogs that were listed, I recognized, but I realized I hadn't visited them in quite a while. What a great reminder of what I've been missing out on! And the blogs that were new to me have really been so much to look at as well!<br /><br />I wanted to highlight those that responded so everyone would be able to see what I came across. Here are the first ten that were listed. <br /><br />MrsAtch - <a href="http://rusticandsparkly.blogspot.com/">Rustic & Sparkly</a> <br /><br />KarenSue - <a href="http://suebees-karensue.blogspot.com/">Sue Bees</a> <br /><br />Sherrie - <a href="http://needlenailsandlawnsalefinds.blogspot.com/">A Conversation at Goodwill</a> <br /><br />Deb - <a href="http://www.retreatstyle.com/">Retreat Style</a> <br /><br />Cheryl - <a href="http://www.fromthepines.blogspot.com/">From the Pines </a><br /><br />Sarah - <a href="http://www.countrygirlsarah.blogspot.com/">A Simple Country Girl</a><br /><br />Missy - <a href="http://www.maluukkonen.blogspot.com/">The Little Green Bean</a><br /><br />Rose - <a href="http://secondhrose.blogspot.com/">Second Hand Rose</a><br /><br />Rachel - <a href="http://littlebitvintage.blogspot.com/">A Little Bit Vintage</a><br /><br />Malisa - <a href="http://www.moonlighthollow.blogspot.com/">Moonlight Hollow</a> and <a href="http://www.therenaissancechick.blogspot.com/">The Renaissance Chick</a></center><br /><br /><center>Thank you again. There will be more to come!</center><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-22098404292202095482010-03-15T03:14:00.001-07:002010-03-15T03:14:56.016-07:00Dining Room Redo {Part 1}<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibO9al7bouphzHK6YNPyAs8NhRLzMccPdTPHLe5fC01uB9ZuJ-HWfJjPV3UHN83Vk-k8dc0fLNkhtcFZ5W48Z-YdimCCzAFvfleVsDArBqLaE7fIafLYrAhVjTsrK3Eb3ugmDXkci-Yqk/s1600-h/DSCF5459+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibO9al7bouphzHK6YNPyAs8NhRLzMccPdTPHLe5fC01uB9ZuJ-HWfJjPV3UHN83Vk-k8dc0fLNkhtcFZ5W48Z-YdimCCzAFvfleVsDArBqLaE7fIafLYrAhVjTsrK3Eb3ugmDXkci-Yqk/s400/DSCF5459+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448651450885845746" /></a><center>My dining room is slowly being transformed from a traditionally decorated room to one with more of a rustic industrial feel. Here is one of the shelving units I used to give you an idea of where I am going with the room style-wise. (Follow up posts to come).</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooqOWE2ERN-mBt6Rhbd9qI2dMhBkqVRGby3rDlUg5CEFQxroFkILFZFbnsO3n_wbCvtx4Fi4TDaQE2RatEsJkVRUL0TaouLpNi28d4WGJcfXItGqlgCE0VyetRyKglYxbIOXKp6b1YTI/s1600-h/DSCF5453+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooqOWE2ERN-mBt6Rhbd9qI2dMhBkqVRGby3rDlUg5CEFQxroFkILFZFbnsO3n_wbCvtx4Fi4TDaQE2RatEsJkVRUL0TaouLpNi28d4WGJcfXItGqlgCE0VyetRyKglYxbIOXKp6b1YTI/s400/DSCF5453+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448656687285424130" /></a><center>They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Well, this beholder thinks this is definitely a beauty!</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBLEgzmpz_2a5MJ8UuRVeVRTCkIw-k6AWx-ddg3pr1qCwYyweSd5gXyT-SpOctL8GBT97eaNjGsNKwzxeVyPh5hYFGd66bo3JWnrt-Rv1Iwq3DEPvEdtxWmKqh5Qm0CHe4M3EyECdNBs/s1600-h/DSCF5428+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqBLEgzmpz_2a5MJ8UuRVeVRTCkIw-k6AWx-ddg3pr1qCwYyweSd5gXyT-SpOctL8GBT97eaNjGsNKwzxeVyPh5hYFGd66bo3JWnrt-Rv1Iwq3DEPvEdtxWmKqh5Qm0CHe4M3EyECdNBs/s400/DSCF5428+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448651458408765458" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAHl8i_UrwwWf9xEnAqh-0hmng7hJussSYA8bS9uL_ajxUiubQ4tR_RjBStXg3LePfMkCmLY6qsj2rNPFoAHhowvyWFcJfaWr3JiL6cw27u5DsXmT1O401N5h6PSiYk4Ibxi3SF-4yzU/s1600-h/DSCF5444+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAHl8i_UrwwWf9xEnAqh-0hmng7hJussSYA8bS9uL_ajxUiubQ4tR_RjBStXg3LePfMkCmLY6qsj2rNPFoAHhowvyWFcJfaWr3JiL6cw27u5DsXmT1O401N5h6PSiYk4Ibxi3SF-4yzU/s400/DSCF5444+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448656683831977298" /></a><center>By the way, I found this metal shelf by the roadside. The homeowner even helped me load it into my van! Gotta love that! <br /><br />This shelf became the perfect piece to store my favorite vases. I love the vintage green one shown. Found at a thrift store for only $0.50.</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCayYQbLjKyhrHa3mij7rvVW7i8QIDv1zfutoDCXJdZyV4STcXq6wUCE5bM2hOLU34Hgbi1bHhZmxelk71RomO9zEfXMimW66KJDxZT5r8nZZe8sykuQnUGimXKWaYq6gurAtMG7U1LFA/s1600-h/DSCF5446+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCayYQbLjKyhrHa3mij7rvVW7i8QIDv1zfutoDCXJdZyV4STcXq6wUCE5bM2hOLU34Hgbi1bHhZmxelk71RomO9zEfXMimW66KJDxZT5r8nZZe8sykuQnUGimXKWaYq6gurAtMG7U1LFA/s400/DSCF5446+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448651118900047122" /></a><center>Mason jars with zinc lids come in handy in the dining room. I've added all kinds of doodads inside them and they simply add the coolest charm to any area in your home. <br /><br />How do you like my $0.99 white African Violet?</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdIl4dzJtNHijG7vQA1Q3GRkXpIHBuSkf7GsehFbJW9gnBaQSurzISMk-E94ZtDyhj_1OJf5eiazvKg5u6g_zcKFk9Fmqjntvk8Kh708WJ9-GgXJBZ5ibVfKLZA9QaQierGxar3kTsz8/s1600-h/DSCF5450+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikdIl4dzJtNHijG7vQA1Q3GRkXpIHBuSkf7GsehFbJW9gnBaQSurzISMk-E94ZtDyhj_1OJf5eiazvKg5u6g_zcKFk9Fmqjntvk8Kh708WJ9-GgXJBZ5ibVfKLZA9QaQierGxar3kTsz8/s400/DSCF5450+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448651112951225778" /></a><center>I've had the shimmery vintage ice bucket shown below for many years now. Not only does it add great style at parties, it also brings a shiny bling to my shelf display when not in use, wouldn't you say?</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirDwcl2JhTWKqanoQKWU4eGFwLd_DJclxfg8RV1LFyueLkvlybgAK1Ob3KLFUqDUxRNWRWou7xWNgWnaoxNmksAY-ZzaPo1rC90_s6lPP60CiwmO57TOhruSo1GmMyjQAD03GKkgUnfY/s1600-h/DSCF5410+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirDwcl2JhTWKqanoQKWU4eGFwLd_DJclxfg8RV1LFyueLkvlybgAK1Ob3KLFUqDUxRNWRWou7xWNgWnaoxNmksAY-ZzaPo1rC90_s6lPP60CiwmO57TOhruSo1GmMyjQAD03GKkgUnfY/s400/DSCF5410+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448651440824356050" /></a><center>This vintage military loaf pan works hard in this room. Each section is fantastic for holding dining room necessities like candles, their holders, cloth napkins, and more! Check out more fabulous loaf pan uses at <a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-uses-for-old-thing.html">Miss Mustard Seed's Creative Blog</a>. You'll love them!</center><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOl_ChAXVdYzFoBPwA5u6VDp3SGK8tqxNk2jF3b6xLPBbz1boVtWHW-9CSftA2xp3XOpHrgCtnxHAeyr-1ibgUDdwAQNYCX6XFQfe3osyiPHaGux4sRnz3p-PnmhHgz1bHWX-5pArK8LA/s1600-h/DSCF5419+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOl_ChAXVdYzFoBPwA5u6VDp3SGK8tqxNk2jF3b6xLPBbz1boVtWHW-9CSftA2xp3XOpHrgCtnxHAeyr-1ibgUDdwAQNYCX6XFQfe3osyiPHaGux4sRnz3p-PnmhHgz1bHWX-5pArK8LA/s400/DSCF5419+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448651125921373762" /></a><center>Some of you may recognize this <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2009/10/burlap-sack-art.html">burlap sack wall art piece</a> from a previous <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2009/10/burlap-sack-art.html">post</a> of mine. I decided it looked a hundred times better in this room so I moved it right in! Movable junk is always good.</center> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqfXrx0oUlNA8nC4SuVc-sqYzwuF6GBSAUE3jXj9tcwtE_TB_9iyeGXfdsDlAd6VvyfZ9AjjCs9I7Dtyi52LFpftcHKoSaKgf_0bfFPtfIEHlRMqG0do4GmyFC_kTl7fSuPz0k3wfYzA/s1600-h/DSCF5466+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqfXrx0oUlNA8nC4SuVc-sqYzwuF6GBSAUE3jXj9tcwtE_TB_9iyeGXfdsDlAd6VvyfZ9AjjCs9I7Dtyi52LFpftcHKoSaKgf_0bfFPtfIEHlRMqG0do4GmyFC_kTl7fSuPz0k3wfYzA/s400/DSCF5466+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448651114302487826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRZci7-2TQdRuvRwTHKz7vKr5Bp0Qd7ht0H03BEB4Sz6tNuK_iJjM_yHrB58bdTdzMdf_E7d5tqAQruc5rXFYN9VfJpEQaio5kJ9Uh89rbzjTUzVa0QCaWUjBExDssH4ZJTFnjxmzlpxg/s1600-h/DSCF5436+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRZci7-2TQdRuvRwTHKz7vKr5Bp0Qd7ht0H03BEB4Sz6tNuK_iJjM_yHrB58bdTdzMdf_E7d5tqAQruc5rXFYN9VfJpEQaio5kJ9Uh89rbzjTUzVa0QCaWUjBExDssH4ZJTFnjxmzlpxg/s400/DSCF5436+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448651109649253522" /></a><center><br />So there you have it! The kickoff to my dining room redo actually came about because of the help of one man who loaded his roadside freebie metal shelf into my van. What a guy! <br /><br />Have you ever had someone help you take away their "junk" before? What kind of stories can you share with us? I'd love to hear them!</center><br /><center>And <em>thank you all </em><em>so much </em>for providing so many blogs for me to take a look at! Some are new to me and many I recognize. I can't wait to stop by for a visit! If you'd like to share your blog with me, <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2010/03/looking-for-blogs-to-fan-and-follow.html">click here</a> to leave your url.</center> <br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center><br /><center><br />A version of this post was featured on <a href="http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/22183/all-the-pretty-junk">JUNKMARKET Style</a> titled,</center> <br /><center><a href="http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/22183/all-the-pretty-junk">All the Pretty Junk</a>.</center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6hmUrHt4xdX5XzLXKgpYk6EoniLIBYCtb57wxY5Mqw54YjyCjONsdSh4ECfTo11_pPIBw182qUzJ_JmLS8xy8uaQ8fUvcd9k512PXevFl7DVdgMilteWZbas2zsD_4U6MqHgHThPOoc/s1600-h/junkmarket-button.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh6hmUrHt4xdX5XzLXKgpYk6EoniLIBYCtb57wxY5Mqw54YjyCjONsdSh4ECfTo11_pPIBw182qUzJ_JmLS8xy8uaQ8fUvcd9k512PXevFl7DVdgMilteWZbas2zsD_4U6MqHgHThPOoc/s400/junkmarket-button.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448658409316526386" /></a>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-17661979120940826882010-03-13T09:33:00.000-07:002010-03-13T09:34:54.379-07:00Looking for Blogs to Fan and Follow<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPY6EwtksVyHt6Dbie6iBF_mmiqm1oOQyzIMskbpCzKIq-zhUOiDo4cTmDegjzcsE9QUxLp5dKPkUXlBcWGsCdSNFeyap7CnDybHsku0-MXmfxiQ9Rre8-Q-SpQDQOnfCagzTxgEc8a0/s1600-h/Fan+closeup.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuPY6EwtksVyHt6Dbie6iBF_mmiqm1oOQyzIMskbpCzKIq-zhUOiDo4cTmDegjzcsE9QUxLp5dKPkUXlBcWGsCdSNFeyap7CnDybHsku0-MXmfxiQ9Rre8-Q-SpQDQOnfCagzTxgEc8a0/s400/Fan+closeup.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448146219512829378" /></a><center>My apologies for being away this past week. My desktop computer is having troubles and I admit I am not a big fan of creating blog posts from my <a href="http://us.acer.com/acer/home.do?LanguageISOCtxParam=en&sp=page2&ctx2.c2att1=0&CountryISOCtxParam=US&ctx1g.c2att92=453&acond24=25&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=4168717908">Netbook</a>. I am, however, looking forward to sharing upcoming posts with everyone. I have been a decluttering machine lately which leaves more time (and space) to complete some long overdue junk and vintage-style projects.<br /><br />In the meantime, I would LOVE to find blogs that I haven't had the pleasure of coming across yet! If you would like to help me out with this, just leave a comment listing your blog url. Oh, and I would love to become your <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">Facebook</a> fan or friend too. Just let me know how to find you there. If you are not sure if I am a follower of your blog or not, no worries, just leave your url and leave it all to me to check! Besides, other posters will be able to take a peek at your site. <br /><br />I am most interested in vintage, modern country, budget decorating, shabby, industrial, retro, foodie, junk, flea market, thrifting, garage sale-ing, DIY, family, and eclectic-style blogs but am not limited to only these types. <br /><br />Thanks so much for providing more inspirational blogs to my search! I would love it if you followed and fanned me as well! You can kindly do that on my sidebar if you choose. :) <br /><br />Take care and I look forward to checking out your neck-of-the-woods soon!</center><br /> <br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1841804301133953530.post-46633975571490044222010-03-04T08:03:00.000-07:002010-03-04T08:05:26.834-07:00Door<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTpBtp5w9mqKOBmdqK1M250k55keM7aRQnbO9h2wQLamDZsoxhkB68QbfBJ-83mbbA77OoBcGbWvmIYpndl5pt7pWzTBQCopUp1sVJUCxDHu2ydGXFdWHPMzvsYD-fQJsX1NNSB7Wk9I/s1600-h/Blog+Please+Use+Other+Door+copy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTpBtp5w9mqKOBmdqK1M250k55keM7aRQnbO9h2wQLamDZsoxhkB68QbfBJ-83mbbA77OoBcGbWvmIYpndl5pt7pWzTBQCopUp1sVJUCxDHu2ydGXFdWHPMzvsYD-fQJsX1NNSB7Wk9I/s400/Blog+Please+Use+Other+Door+copy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444794300235845410" /></a><br /><center><em>"When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us."</em> - Alexander Graham Bell</center><br /><center><em>"Guilty." </em>- Candy Allen</center><br /> <br /><center><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54486/343/A3A01653820209F010BC39103D7831F8.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;"/></a></center>Candy Allen - Junk Sophisticatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09613257021397388008noreply@blogger.com10