Hi there friends! It's time for another episode of Junkin Joe and of course some features and a Linky Party! I am so sorry...we could not take pictures for the last 2 days because of yucky weather and nothing was working...just no light to work with...so...we are just taking a little look back at some of Junkin Joe's special finds of the year...then we will have some features and Party! Next week...Junkin Joe will be getting a New Look so stay tuned! I think this was everyone's … [Read more...]
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Perfect Painted Furniture Projects and DIY’s
It's all about painted furniture today! It seems that everything looks more fabulous with a great coat of paint! We are going to take a look at some great pieces in all different shades...hues and treatments. DIY's that will help you create the perfect piece in the perfect color! I'm going to start with my favorite piece of the day! The color is my absolute favorite...the piece of furniture has been upcycled to look amazing and the paint treatment is picture perfect!  This beauty … [Read more...]
Junkin Joe Vintage and Thrifty Finds, Features and Linky Party…ALL WELCOME!
Hi there friends! How is everyone? Well Joe is still on his $5 a week budget plan and like we have discussed...pretty hard to find interesting items on a small budget...but he continues to try : ) Â He came home with a few things today that he thought you would enjoy...I told him to keep his eye out for things with old advertising on it...so many of you really enjoy that and he was able to find one! He spent his full budge of $5 but really did pretty good...let's take a … [Read more...]
Decorating with Emerald Green Pantone’s Color of the Year
Need a bit of color in your life today? How about Pantone's Color of the Year... Emerald Green It is an exquisite color to explore and has amazing impact and drama. Today's collection is just for fun... inspiration...exposure to this exciting shade of green...let's get some ideas for decorating with Emerald Green...enjoy the ride! Well we are not in Kansas any more...Welcome to Emerald City The versatility of this color is … [Read more...]
25 Upcycled Furniture Ideas
Upcycled Furniture Ideas is what today's post is all about. Let's take a look at some furniture pieces that have had NEW life given to them by amazing bloggers. One thing is for certain...you will look at furniture that you thought had had it's day in a different way! Let's see what Creativity + Imagination + the Power of Paint ='s UPCYCLED FABULOUSNESS!!! What do you do with a wonderful sewing machine … [Read more...]
25 MORE Awesome Upcycled DIY Projects
Well my friends...we are revisiting the world of Upcycle today! You all really enjoyed the first collection of 25 Awesome Upcycled Creations... so it is now time for Part 2! I have to tell you that I am constantly amazed with the imagination of the blogging family. There seems to be an endless bounty of fun and creativity! Let's check out these 25 Awesome Upcycled DIY Projects...one is going to be perfect for you. Think twice before you toss! You just … [Read more...]
Cottage of the Week Starring Sort of a Fairytale
It's time to get comfy...grab a cup of something yummy...sit back for a few minutes and enjoy an oh so charming Cottage of the Week starring A Sort of Fairytale First...let's meet my friend Stacey... Stacey is a cottage loving lady...adores flea markets...head over heels for a great estate sale...can't stay away from thrift shops...hopelessly in love with vintage but most of all a loving wife and mom! Her blog is filled with vintage, cottage and farmhouse style as she … [Read more...]
Fresh Cottage Style
Are there any Cottage Style lovers out there??? Silly question right! Well today we won't be looking at your Grandma's cottage flair...we are going to take peek at the FRESH Cottage Style that is blossoming everywhere. One note before we start...Boston...I am so happy that you will be able to sleep tonight without fear. So sit back... open that window...have a cup of tea with lemon and enjoy the fresh breeze... that is what this style … [Read more...]
Junkin Joe’s Thrifty Finds, Features and Linky Party ALL WELCOME
f you love to go junking...if vintage makes you SMILE...if refurbishing an old beat up piece of furniture makes you happy happy...if a thrifty bargain does your heart good...if you love to see what your friends snatch up at Good Will and garage sales...if you adore a good party...well then you are in the right place...it's time for another episode of... Junkin Joe! Hi there my friends...how are you today...so great to see you at the 62nd episode of Junkin Joe! I have to tell … [Read more...]
Tantalizing Tangerine and exploration of color
Is it me or does tangerine sound so much better than orange? Why is it that when I think of orange Jack-O-Lanterns and Michelangelo the Ninja Turtle come to mind immediately...not that that is a bad thing! Tangerine just sounds more exotic...a bit tantalizing! I know you are probably saying tangerine was last years pantone color of the year...why aren't we looking at emerald green??? The reason is I want to explore the color a bit and I am on the hunt for an accent color to a light blue...so … [Read more...]
Cottage of the Week starring Jennifer Rizzo
It's time to grab yourself a cup of something yummy and take time to sit back and enjoy a wonderful Cottage of the Week starring the  the cozy and loving home of Jennifer Rizzo  You are all in for a treat.  Before we knock on the door I would like to have Jennifer introduce herself to you...  I would like to add a few things...Jennifer is a an amazingly creative soul...everything she touches seems to turn into gold. I have been a huge fan of hers...quietly watching … [Read more...]
Take 5 A reason to take 5 minutes out of your day and check out 5 cool things!
Welcome to the first Take 5. What is Take 5 you ask...well it is a collection of 5 things that I think you will all enjoy! It can be themed...random...food...crafts...home decor and everything in between. Hopefully you will love them enough to take 5 minutes out of your busy day... relax and enjoy!  Come on in and check them out... First we start with a DIY craft that I absolutely love by Handspun Weddings DIY Floating Paper Flower Wreaths made with West Elm Paper Flowers...You … [Read more...]