From Card Table to Wall Art

While driving along minding my own business recently, I came across a pile of vintage card tables sitting by the roadside. Well you know me and how this whole junk decor thing works...so I did a little turnaround of the van to check these goodies out. I couldn't leave them all stranded-like, ya know.

I loved what I saw. The tables were definitely vintage, some with wood legs...some metal. But most were decorated with unbelievably cool designs that you just don't see anymore. Then I spotted the superstar in the group!


Check out this black and white plaid baby! She was all nestled in among the group of brown and green tables, but I knew immediately what part of my home she was meant for. My foyer.


The foyer has a 17' ceiling so it requires larger pieces of artwork for the walls. Larger pieces of art means large amounts of cash most times, hence the walls in this area have been bare for the last 2-1/2 years...that is, until now.


From the curbside to my entrance wall. And best of all...I could cut out the middleman.

As always, take care and keep on junking!

The Curb is Superb

I'm not exactly sure what is going on around here, but I have had the best luck with curbside finds as of late. Remember my Junk Decor Tour post? I commented how Lani uses vintage fish tanks in her home as part of her unique style. Linda and Dixie of The Funky Junk Sisters even wrote, "We too love the fish tanks!", after viewing the photos.

Well, guess what? I finally got a vintage fish tank today! And from the curb no less! Measuring 20" X 10-1/2", it appears to be a medium-sized tank. I haven't decided how I am going to use it, however, it already had a bleach bath and I have taken photos of it. Somewhat telling how excited I am, wouldn't you say?

Just wanted to share my curbside find with all of you! Hmmm. Now what to fill it with. Any suggestions?

As always, take care and keep on junking!

The Drop Was Made

And my newly adopted babies were released to me.


Aren't they just precious?


What? You can't see them very well?

Well what did you expect? I found them on the curbside, people, and they look like crap! Give me some time.

Sheesh.

Curbside Finds

This post is for all the junkers that are constantly amazed by what they find on the curb. While driving my daughter to preschool yesterday I came across a whole mess of good junk that I couldn't pass up. It was trash day...and let me tell you people, the people had the goods out waiting for my drive by. (Mind you, my daughter's school is a mere 3 minutes from our house so keep that in mind while viewing this post.)

I never go out with the intent to drive around and curb shop. However, if there is something that catches my eye on my way to wherever, I will not hesitate to pick it up. I DESPISE seeing usable items thrown in the trash. Even if I can't use something, I have been known to pick items up to donate or sell. We can all use extra cash these days, can't we?

Yes, I'm a recycler. No, I'm not hardcore. Your basic plastic, metals and paper recycler here. But there is a line I won't cross - You'll never see me toss something I know someone else might be able to use.

My final find yesterday morning was a Trek mountain bike. Yes, I said Trek. I bought my own Trek bike new over 10 years ago for close to $400. Even if there are $100 in repairs for this bike (which it doesn't appear to be), why not drive it to a donation drop off instead of trashing it? If you're hoping a guy in a pickup truck will come before the garbage man (or a mom in her minivan - sorry kids, you gotta scooch over so I can get this bike in here), oftentimes it doesn't work out that way and it just gets buried in the ground with all the other gazillion bikes.


So the next time you think 'hmmmm, maybe someone could use this', don't toss it. Either drive it to a charitable donation location or post it for FREE on Craigslist. (Candy is now stepping down from her soapbox).

What kind of curbside finds have you come across? I'd love to hear about them. Even though I complain about others, I still love to find good junk! I'll have an update with what project I'll be doing with the crib springs in the photos at a later date. ;)

As always, take care and keep on junking!