Friday, July 31, 2009

~OMG Cabinet Makeover & More Junk Finds!~

***NEW JUNK FOR SALE added to my Re-Funked Junk blog, you gotta click on the link and check it all out!!*** Ok... before the Junk goods I have to show off an old Medical Cabinet I just finished. Honestly I got this back in the early Spring, it was so crusty when I got it home I almost put it at the road for trash pick up!! Glad I didn't!!! I was having another one of those sleepless nights tonight where the brain is thinking of things I can create or things I need to finish...so I gave in and went out to the garage at 2 this morning (Sunday) and started on this sucker, I had sanded on it the day before but was not feeling too inspired by it. Finally at 5:15 WA-LA!! Done. Now if it will just dry by noon so I can take it to the Sleepy Poet along with a few other goodies....before I find a spot for it in my house!!! Sale price $185. I will get some better pics of it once I get in in the shop, I will post them over on my Re-Funked Junk blog , so be sure to head over and check them out there!!

A little Sanding, a Coat of Stain to seal in the wonderful chippiness along with two Big Ole Porcelain Knobs....I love it!! Wanna keep it!!
Nasty inside it was. A little to crusty for even the most extreme junk girl!! I think it had been sitting in that old barn for years when I found it. Before and After!!
Clorox and Paint, can create a miracle!! When my husband went to bed he said there was no hope for it..... well he will be in for a shocker.

Now back to the Junk finds....Well the weekend has came and almost gone...as promised here are the rest of the week and Weekends Thrifty Junk finds.... Our local Expo had its Antique event this weekend, I stopped in there first, the weather here is awful today so there wasn't too many vendors because the fear of rain. I picked up that White Base Cupbord while I was there. Nothing else flipped my junk meter while I was there. I think I may have been more excited on the drive there just seeing the things people have sitting in their yards rotting away, doesn't it drive you nuts to see that??? I see a piece of somthing in almost every yard I could use!! After that I decided to head to places and roads I have not traveled, they yielded me some pretty good finds today!!

I had to get this clock... It is chippy and it works like a charm. But... it was full price, the shop owner wasn't budging...not even a $1 !!

Old Chippy Medicine Cabinet, Rusty Egg Basket and Hook Board....


I believe this must be Tarnished Silver week, but thats ok with me, I will never get enough of it! The little leather suitcase was found at NEW Junk spot I found as I was driving around back roads today in little towns!! I love it when new places are discoverd... those places we hold near and dear to the heart!


Fabulous Thrift Store Find... the carving on it is beautiful, stands about 4 feet tall and is a heavy sucker!


Last week while I was away selling at my friends Shopkeeper Sunday this is what my Hubby was up to and I am in L O V E!! With the Vaccum, hehehe!! His company installs these systems. Last October I said that I didn't think I wanted Central Vac... well all it took was going over to take care of his bosses birds while he was away on vacation and taking theirs a test run.... had to have it! It is wonderful!!

Well I have gotta get to work, too many pieces piled in the garage, gotta make some sales and some room, it is almost impassable, if you see anything you got to have just send me over an email and I will get a price right over to you !!
Blessings, Janna














26 comments:

Unknown said...

Janna what great stuff you found.I myself went out looking for fun finds the past few days.i added what i found to my blog.Come by for a visit.I hope your weekend goes good !!Fun Finds 2 U.... Chickie

decorator to the stars said...

ok, janna i'm going to make you jealous now :) i'm going to the 640 mile sale from ohio to alabama, wish me luck LOL gio

Irene ~ RE~VINTAGED said...

You know I reckon I'd be stalking your booths if I wasn't so far away!!!!
Irene x

Barbara Jean said...

Love the little cupboards, the clock, the wire thing, the little suitcase. Well, guess i just love it all!!

Great finds.. So fun isn't it?
Aren't you glad we craft and sell, so we have an excuse to get all this neat stuff? =0))
Blessings,
and smiles.
thanks for coming by.
Barbara jean

donna baker said...

I love those vaccuums too. So much easier and they work better than the uprights. Especially on bare floors. What kind of things do you collect that your keep for yourself?

BALLET NEWS said...

Wow ! Love your blog & the pics are brilliant. It sounds as though you have such fun !

Theresa said...

You can find the neatest stuff! Great job on your overnight job:)sometimes we all have those sleepless nights! I wish I lived close enough to shop in your Sleepy Poet, looks like my kinda place. You are not good on my wallet because it makes me wanna go shopping at our local antique mall:) Have a blessed Sunday!

Jena Williams, Not So Shabby Interiors said...

Janna, the medicine cabinet looks terrific and very different which I love. I also want to tell you that I have a central vac system and it is one of my favorite things ever!! I recommend it to anyone who is going to build because it is wonderful!

Jena

The Green Pea said...

Janna, what great treasures. I wish I lived closer I would love to visit your fun booth. Wonderful before and afters. Sandi

junkgarden said...

That medical cabinet is too cool!

Beth E-R said...

The green medical cabinet is a beaut! You did a terrific job, especially by adding the nice, large white porcelain knobs. All your finds are tiptop.

Thanks for visiting your blog and adding the most charming and funny comment ever! We'll add you to our blog roll, cause you are our kind of junker girlfriend!

Beth of Salvage Studio

Sue said...

Janna, You always show us the most fabulous things gathered from your jaunts! Love that old clock, the mirror and the suitcase. We all would love to visit your booth if we could! :-) Sue

Leaon Mary said...

Love your central vac! We had one years ago. Don't see them everyday huh?!
You found a NEW junk spot?
YipPppppPyYYyYYyYYy
Love the paint job on that cabinet. It always amazes me how a little paint totally freshens something up!
Well, just had to stop by and say hi and see what you've been up to. Life's been TOO busy lately!
later gater!
L

Simply Shelley said...

Hi Janna,thank you for your sweet comment on my blog. I have really enjoyed visiting you and seeing all your neat finds. You have some real junk talent. Have you been to Margo's blog.If not you will love it.She does wonders with her junking treasures,transforming them into some very unique pieces.
You can find her link(The Robolady)in my list of favorite places to visit....
Thanks again for stopping by...
Have a blessed week...

Unknown said...

WOW!!! You sure can dig up buried treasure, girl. I am totally jealous...nah, but I do love your taste in junk...

Anonymous said...

Wow! You got some amazing pieces...

Thank you for visiting my Blog and for your sweet comments!

I just put up a New Post today. If you get a chance stop by and say hi!
Aimee

Karen Valentine said...

Hi Janna! Thanks for coming by for a visit. You always seem to find the coolest stuff! I want it all! I hope I am that lucky when I go on vacation this weekend. We are headed to the Rose Bowl flea market that Sunday. I'm so excited I can't stand it! Wish me luck!

Karen
My Desert Cottage

Kayleen said...

I just can't get enough of this fabulous green cabinet! I gave your blog an award over at www.thisoldchair.blogspot.com

EMBELLISH said...

I love this weeks finds. I found a porcelain top cabinet simular to yours and I just finished working on it. It turned out pretty cute. Take care!!

Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie Marie said...

WOW Jana,What great finds.Love the old cabnet.A lot of hard work ,but worth it.XXOO Marie Antionette

Aly Beth said...

That mirror looks as if you just purchased it new! I should get out and find more treasures!

Becky said...

I love you JUNK! Most especialy that wire basket.
Thanks for stopping by Janna. Now I must go see more of your junk, lol. They are truly treatures to us aren't they.

Smiles,
Becky

Elise said...

Wow - so coo to see your blog! Why do we love junk so much? Is it all about potential, or is it love at first sight, love it just the way it is??
Elise

Elise said...

Whoops - Hey it's late and I meant to spell cool not coo - although, coo is kind of cool.
Elise

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Flat Creek Farm said...

What wonderful junk you have here! Glad to find you! We are surrounded by junk here at the farm, and it's all too good to toss out. Someday I want to display it the way it deserves to be displayed. Great stuff... love your jewelry too! -tammy