Taking a walk on the wild side....

I made the decision to leave my day job, something that I had been thinking about for a while.

It was for the right reasons I feel, as I have now taken up employment in my hubby's business.

Display pool at a show

After much convincing that he is an awesome boss, and his company offers rewards in more ways than I care to disclose,hehe,  joining him and his fabulous staff, was a no-brainer!

The new display centre in the making

Now before you think it, no, it has nothing to do with junk, antiques, vintage, shabby, or anything remarkably close, but as it is part time, I will have some free time to play with the studio!

Where do I start...

My first project was to paint and furnish my new Saturday office...well, when I say new, it is an old siteshed, half-tiled floor, bad paint job, and a rickety aircon...

Hubby's first words were, ' No old stuff is to enter this office'!

'What the', was my reply...

So this is my challenge. I havent worked with new, or modern before.

So far, Im not doing a very good job.

I found an old 70's shelf, love it, especially after I painted it. He said it was o.k.

Then I found a table and chairs....Im in the process of painting, but he doesnt like them,  'too curvy' he said.

He already found the lounge...I dont like it.

Well, I think this will test our work-relationship somewhat.

As I have mentioned on Facebook before, Andy works in the pool industry, manufacturing, sales, transport, and more recently landscape lifestyles. Im involved in consults,customer liason , and possibly design and marketing. The boss just doesnt know it yet , wink, wink!

This year has evolved into something I would never had imagined, my plans are like my furniture, they never stay put for long...

I believe things and people happen for a reason, and I am where Im meant to be at this moment, Im not sure why, but I will embrace it, and fly with it...

Of course, Junkstudio is my project, and my creative outlet.

I will continue to fill orders and try to have the occasional sale, and try to post about the latest junk find.But nothing is firm or set in concrete anymore, a realization of late.

I hope you will always be around to inspire me, and encourage me to stay on the junk wagon, and just give me a shove everynow and then,  to follow my dreams and enjoy everything that life throws my way.

A wonderful friend advised me of these words, she is so wise.....

And so it begins....

STUDIO SPRINGCLEAN #1

Im starting from the outside and working my way in!

As you saw from this post, I really couldnt get in the doors without cleaning up the mess winter had left me...

So a good sweep, tighten the gatelock latch, replace the door locks, and the addition of some plants...

Its not just about the studio and deck, as this little garden area is for everyone to see, so I have had to up the anti, and feed the grass, mulch the garden, and add more interest with junk, of course!

January 2010      September 2010

As you can see, the grass is needing repairs.

This ladder has finally collapsed, so lucky I have a few spare!

 I love the birdcages, they help the climbers to hang on,and I think they look cute too!

It seems the kookaburras have been having a feast on my fish, there are none to be seen, so I need to buy more, and place the screen on top!

I'll be back with more soon,come see what's inside the studio!

*Five weeks to go, till the big Spring sale...*

Spring : Bring it on!

With Spring....comes cleaning.

With Spring....comes ideas.

With Spring...comes flowers.

With Spring....comes perfumes.

With Spring...comes smiles.

With Spring....comes new beginnings.

With Spring.....Junkstudio opens once again!

Stay tuned....

Out with the old, and in with the new , and Studio spring-cleaning!

Old sale ends, new sale begins....

Come on over and check it out Here!

Speaking of the Studio, I have finally set a date for its doors to open this Spring...

Saturday 30th October.

Realistically, I wasnt ready to open for September. Im still in a bit of a slump, and I dont need the added pressure.

So fingers crossed, I will be ready by then.

So much to do, with just weeks to do it in.

The ideas are flowing, and Im slowly but surely getting my act together!!

So I have set myself a challenge.


"STUDIO SPRING-CLEANING  #1"

 I will share with you, the steps needed to prepare for this Spring sale!

Starting with this mess.....

It has been 3 months since my last sale and winter has played havock with the trees surrounding the studio, it is time to cleanup, and give them a trim .

We have had gale-force winds the past couple of days, everything has been tossed around and the awning has ripped!

Next, new locks on the doors and gate. The winds we have had, have actually broken the locks.

I will be back with an update ,and hopefully a new project to share.

**Listing on ebay tonite**

Catcha soon!!