My life as a Junker

Hello, My name is Margo and I'm a Junkaholic!!!

Well now that I've got your attention, let me explain. I do love to hunt and find stuff, a lot of stuff. But I realized a long time ago that regular shopping just wasn't for me. Where is the thrill of finding something that you know is already there?

A few years ago I vowed to try and go a year without buying anything new (except underwear). That is when I discovered that my real passion was creating and hunting for the unusual things that add character to my surroundings. During this attempt at green living, I fell in love with all things vintage.

Since pulling myself free of the retail trap, I am fully enjoying the process of the hunt, the find, and the creation of something wonderful from something that was discarded by someone else, as useless.
As in this post about turning a burn basket into a side table


I specialize in small items. I look for the unusual, the beautiful, the item that can have a use today, that may be very different from it's original purpose.  As with most junkers I can't keep it all for myself. I love finding unique items that I can pass on to others through my Etsy shop

 

 

In recent years, I've been focusing mostly on my Instagram and Facebook pages instead of this blog.  So be sure to click the links and follow me over there.  It seems there is always a story to tell.



Through this journey, I've been able to meet some fun fellow junkers and have had some amazing opportunities come my way.
In 2009 I was able to take the Junk Queen herself, Ki Nassauer, on a tour of the First Monday Trades Days in Canton Texas. The trip was a feature story in the Spring 2010 issue of Flea Market Style magazine and have been able to contribute some treasures, projects and words to the magazine as well, through the years.    I've also had the opportunity to go to Paris France on a Paris Flea Market Trip and I look forward to crossing more flea market's off my bucket list in the future, like the Rose Bowl Flea in Pasadena California.    Recently I have been approached by a few different groups for their prop needs. I've supplied  some props to a family photographer, a  local theater group,  and advertising agency.      I'm most thrilled about props for Movies and Television including: Mad Men, Marvel Agent Carter, Hidden Figures, The Green Book,  and A Documentary for CNBC on the history of the vacuum.   These are things that I never in my life thought I'd have the opportunity to do and I'm enjoying the ride.
Remember,
Keep on Junkin!
Margo

Closer look at Flea Market Style Back Issues Still available Winter 2013 featuring Erin & Ben Napier of HGTV Home Town

 If you like the new HGTV show Home town with  Ben  & Erin Napier you'll love the  winter 2013 back issue of Flea Market Style Magazine!  Starting on page 122 there is a 12 page spread with photos of their Mississippi home as well as a compelling interview. 

 You'll love what they have done with their sweet nest.

 I love this little vignette in Erin's home. See the bottom photo for my take on this simple corner.

Also in this issue:

 HGTV's Cari Cucksey, star of Cash & Cari takes us to an Ann Arbor Michigan Flea Market

 Shopping experts share their secrets for shopping  a packed flea market space.

 Tim Luke shares his expertise on Door Knockers

A Behind-the-scenes look at the Junk bonanza in Minnesota.

 Teresa Surrat author of Found, Free & Flea Shares Party Decorating Ideas

 one which graced the cover of this issue.

 Reader tips for the Best Flea Markets around the country

  A sweet Carnival Themed Baby Nursery

  DIY wreaths made with found objects

 A jewelry designer transforms her 1910 fixer-upper with intriguing vintage/industrial style

Hot Pinks and Aqua Blue provide a vibrant backdrop for a Florida Beachy home.

Also in this issue

3 Roommates who love to hunt for junk, share a cool and kitsch house

As well as articles on collecting and projects with:

Vintage Type, Barn Wood, Annie Sloan, Miniatures, Pillow makeovers, Spiffing up old metal, Table games, and Rug Beaters

If you missed it the first time, it's not too late. You can still get this issue and other older issues, as well as current issues on my ordering page here.

 

And here is my take on Erin Napier's sweet corner, Oh and that scarf eerily matches the vintage jacket found on page 56

 

I know I've been neglecting my blog, here's what you've been missing.

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 I know I've been neglecting my blog, but I have not been neglecting my facebook or instagram accounts. click buttons above to link up with my adventures via those web sites.  Here's a little of what you've been missing.  Fun collections (above) Fab Finds (below).

 Groovy

 Nostalgic

 Childhood revisited

 Quirky

 Fun

 and a project or two

Join me on Facebook and Instagram for more junking fun.

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