The apple doesnt fall far....

You know how the saying goes...

I was clearing some junk off my verandah a couple of weeks ago, and found these boxes, which have been moved around so much, and have come with me everywhere I have moved for the past 27years!

What are they, you may well ask...

My father made these out of packing boxes from his workplace back in the 70's. He worked with PMG, better known now as Telstra, one of our phone and internet service providers. He worked with them most of his working life, and as us aussies know, they certainly went through some changes!

It was only natural for him to grab up these boxes before they were destroyed and thrown to landfill, or someones fire. Dad was in the game of reycling and reusing way back then.

He had a plan, and immediately went to work and turned them into speakers for the loungeroom! I remember they hung from a bracket in the corners of the room, and were covered in that gorgeous retro orange fabric!

For many years they did there job, and right up till I was 17 yrs old, many a good beat ran through them. My dad loved the opera, and still does, but back then you could hear it from the top of the street, which wasnt so cool as a teen!

So when he finally replaced them with black modern painted ,cheap chipboard ones from the store,around that time I moved out, and they followed...

The orange fabric went (wished I had a pic to show you), and as I loved cows and cottage fabrics, I found the appropriate coverings. I used them for a few years, mainly as extra speakers outdoors or other rooms , but the sound was pretty bad!

So then they became just a quickfix coffee table or display piece, I just couldnt part with them.

They have sat on my verandah for maybe 8 years now, stacked up on a shelf in the shed, waiting for some inspiration...

One day, I started to pull the fabric off, revealing the old fuzzy speakers, and before I knew it, I had unscrewed the whole box, and that was when my eyes lit up!

 The stenciled print on the side told the story.

I never knew where they had come from, or even thought about there age, I just liked the timber, and the fact that dad had made them, and that was it.I couldnt wait to ask dad all about their history.

After a bit of wax, these 50+ yr old boxes are ready for a new purpose in life....but what?

Any suggestions?

In my element!

Just got home from a big day out in the city, first stop Glebe...

 I had the map and the addresses, but the sales were few and far between. Parking was a problem, and we walked and walked and walked! We only went to a few, and mostly clothes were selling, which my junking partner Jen was happy about!

Im not sure what I was searching for, I was hoping it would jump out at me!

The weather was perfect for the most part of the day, so we jumped back into the car for Surrey Hills. Many more visible sales within walking distance, it was great!

I bought a few things, clothes and a couple of bags, nothing outstanding. I did have a great day with a great friend on a warm Autumn day, so overall it was fun, and I hope to do it again next time this event comes around, I think in August.

It was a wonderful distraction from my 'real' life at the moment, just what I needed.

Do you ever go out junking and come home feeling like you didnt quite get your junkfix?

 I didnt even take photos as there wasnt really anything to brag about!! 

But if you feel the need to see pics, head on over to the website as they are uploading them all day.

I will be back soon, having a little break to catch up with life here, and prepare for my next sale on the 30th April...

catcha

Pre Christmas confessions!

I usually confess to things Im not proud of prior to the New Year. It helps to celebrate with a fresh and guilt-free approach, and hopefully surrounds me in good karma!

It doesnt seem that long ago, when I moved my office into here and here. But over time, it has filled up (surprised?) and I have a hard time putting things away sometimes, so now it has gotten to the point where I can hardly walk in!

My son would like a bigger bed for his birthday(end of Jan), but his room is too small to fit his desk, shelves,bst, and the bed. So after much thought, I suggested we swap rooms, as my office has a bigger wardrobe, and the room is longer. Hmmm, I couldnt believe what was coming out of my mouth, cause then I realised Id be moving my office into a smaller room!

Logic raised its eyebrows...it will keep me more organised, I will have to put things away, and the room can also be seen from the loungeroom (big incentive to keep it tidy when we have guests).

So guess what Im doing for the month of January??

Please dont look at these pictures too closely, Im ashamed it got to this point!

So stay tuned in the New Year, as I share the photos of my new ,organised space, and my sons room!

Speaking of my son Ryan, he has officially finished school, and moving on to Tafe to start an apprenticeship in Carpentry in February.He has been wanting to do this for a few years now, and with his skills I have shared with you, I think you'd agree, he will succeed!

'Photos from his formal'

As happy as I am for him, I cant help feel the home nest is looking a bit empty, family time is slipping away....

After 3 children, 17years of school books, reports, school meetings, uniforms, bags, lunches etc etc, those days are over.

Next year I will have all three children (young adults) in tafe, so things are changing, some adjustments to be made!

2010,Two thousand and ten, twenty ten, 'Ten, however you like to say it, will be experiencing some new beginnings here,in the home, and also in Junkstudio.

I cant finish this post without sending out well wishes to my dad, who after 12 months ago, was diagnosed with bowel cancer, is waiting on results from the hospital, for the 'all clear'.
Also to dear friends of mine who are sitting by his dad's bed in his last hours.
And to a new friend and neighbour, who will be attending their dad's funeral today, so sad.
Please give a big hug to all the dads out there.....

 I look forward to sharing more with all of you, whether you like it or not , but for now Im signing off for a while to take in some of that Christmas spirit youve all been talking about!

Be safe, and enjoy all it has to offer, keep warm, or cool, where ever you are in the world.

'Photo from middle child's 18th birthday'

Join me in the New Year,Sue x