I picked up this book about Decorating Junk Market Style just before the holidays. While I thought it was a ‘cute’ book at the time, I’m convinced that these two “hockey mom” authors are on steroids - the things that they create from junk are absolutely amazing! I wouldn’t want to try to make some of them, as I know I would lose a body part to a saw or I would manage to drill a new body cavity. I’m not that graceful in the “shop” department.
But, I’m keeping this book close at hand, as the next time I visit a junk yard or a second-hand store. I’ll have some ideas for those chairs (that can be made into a bench), those mailboxes (which can be made into a shoe rack), or that monster truck hubcap (that can be used as a headboard - seriously). This is major recycling, folks!
The book is fun to read and it’s laid out nicely with great photos. The authors include instructions for each project, and they also include “Junking Tips.” For instance, they suggest starting without outdoor vendors first when shopping at a flea market. The “fine antiques” are usually inside, where weather isn’t a factor. Outside is where you find the real “junk,” and the boxes under the tables can hold treasures. Sometimes the seller will give you a better deal on the entire box if you ask.
Oh, I can’t wait for summer…I can hear the junk calling. However, if I find an African fertility goddess in one of those boxes, I’ll probably leave that item behind with the seller. Carpets, however, are another matter.
Posted by Linda at 8:00 AM PST
