Procrastination overload...

You know that feeling of being buried in projects you pushed aside for a rainy day...and that rainy day never came?

well fortunately that day finally did come!

The possum problem I have had of late, has been the push I have needed to move some junk potential sales out to be cleaned up , fixed, and recreated.

To start with these two lights I bought from a garage sale quite a few years ago....I liked the look and I knew I could rewire them to work. 

Actually this one was an infrared heating lamp, thank goodness they dont use these anymore! I liked the little stand and thought it would look great next to the lounge.

So I ripped out the heater, and installed the new wiring, and it all went together so easily. But when I put it on the stand, and placed it next to the lounge, it just looked wrong.

I thought it would be better up higher, maybe on a stand....

So out I went to my stash of junk project pieces, and low and behold, I knew exactly what I needed!

I remember finding this little guy, and had to fight for it, all $6.00 of it! Even back then I knew what I wanted it for!

Well dont they make a cute couple?

For ten minutes work, I could have put these together years ago, but  procrastinating is a funny thing....

The other fabulous light has come in handy on my desk...

So I guess these are keepers....for now ;)

Another light-ning moment, ha!

a new treasure to bring home, and junking for that special light!

Hi there fellow bloggers !

Well my guest room is nearrr-ly finished, I just have the light fitting to install, and painting the walls, so its not quite ready for reveal yet....

As everyone knows, Pinterest is such a great reference for ideas and styles, and Ive found a few light fittings that would look the part, but decided to do a bit of 'backyard junkshopping' just incase I had the perfect light right here!

After patching up a hole in my studio wall, kindly eaten away by the possums, I found a stash of great rusty junk , old stools, plant stands, wooden gates and a few pieces that would be fabulous lights!

So it came down to these three things....Im thinking the base of this would be cool!!!

Check back in soon , hopefully it will be installed next week!

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Today I had to run around in the car a bit, and deliver a cupboard....

I came home with a treasure found on the curb, she had lovely legs, I couldnt resist!

I love these gateleg tables, and although she is a bit neglected, I couldnt resist setting her up in her new place!

Well, I was thinking of selling her, and my facebook friends kinda twisted my arm to keep her...

She may just holiday here for a while....

Shopping trip like no other...

I love going shopping for junk, especially when Im in a creative mood.

Gotta grab it when you can these days, with limited time, it is hard to get those ideas flowing sometimes!

What's even better about this trip, is it is cheap on petrol and a hop,skip,and a jump away....under my house!

With all of the rain we have been having over the past few weeks, I was worried these wonderful pieces may get damaged, and go mouldy or rot.

I have a few ideas for these, some I will keep, and some I will sell.

In the first pic, I soon came to realize what I wanted!

I had been looking to replace this shelf in the kitchen.

I didnt really need storage anymore since I had been selling off 

simplifying my home,and I created a new space for the glasses,

 so I wanted something that would be a 

feature I could still change around if I felt the need...

So this is what I came up with!

as I mentioned, I created a new space for the glasses. I used this stand in my studio from time to time ,to house small things to purchase.It stood about 150cm.
Too busy to take before pics, I attacked it with the grinder, stuck a metal finial on top, and a new base, and wella!
I had to play with it a bit, so the glasses wouldnt clang, but now Im really happy with it!

So I think I have finished transforming a dull wall and corner.

Though I think I will replace the frame with a slightly larger one to even out the space...

It's true, I think everyone has eaten here and survived ok ;)

What makes me smile today...

We have had so much rain the past few months, it is nice to know we are no longer in drought...

And now with the warmer weather, my garden is thriving, including the weeds!!

Taken early this morning...

The Jacaranda trees are in flower, they even make the lawn look pretty!

I didnt realize how dry the ground had become until I looked in an old folder of photos...what a difference!

Before...April '10

I still have alot of work to do to finish this garden, but a great 'before and after' so far!
What makes you smile today?


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A purchase that just doesnt stop!!!

With the lack of junking enthusiasm I have had the past few months, it has been hard to create and be inspired by much....that is until last week!

I finished work early, so decided to call into my irish friend's junkshop, for a chat and a look. He wasnt in, but his old time friend, a real character, was happy to fill me in on the happenings of late!

 When I walked in the door, with my trained eyes,lol, I did a quick scan of my surroundings, and spotted alot, no , a truckload of sewing machines, overlockers, signs, tables, etc. Being the big collector of all sewing paraphernalia, my heart started palpitating!!! The story goes like this...

This old man had been collecting for over 60 years, started with the old Antique Singer in the table with the iron legs. As the years followed, he found more and more, and before long he was renting a shed to store them.Some were brand new, timber lids, tables, all new! It became an obsession! Now in his late eighties, he cant afford the rent, so he asked my friend to come and take them away.None were on display, he hadnt looked at them for years....so sad. 

So it is up to hoarders people like me to help him out, see, Im just trying to help!

it is a gorgeous aqua colour

I picked out a cute retro looking machine, so cute, then went down to the back (junky area), and found all of these!There are enough pieces to make three or four tables!

From my last visit, I remembered he had this collection of old jug kettles, and I had decided then, that I didnt need another collection, they would stay....but this time, they were 50% off, so I grabbed a couple or four! I love them for vases and holders of cutlery.

I also found these great timber singer machine covers, though Im not sure what I'll do with them yet, any ideas?

Of course going there that day was unplanned, and I had absolutely no cash, they dont accept cards, so he was happy to hold them for me till payday!

Yesterday was payday, and lucky for me, I grabbed extra cash, just in case. My Irish friend was there, and he found me some more treasures, and at next to nothing prices.

Will share the best find next post, well next payday, when I go back to  pickup and pay!

Mmmm, should I buy more, do I need more?

OMG, now I need to work more, but I feel so much brighter!

Isnt it amazing what a good junkstop will do for the soul? 

Word's out!!!

I think the village has come together to pull me out of this 'junker's block'....

Another visit, in the dark of the night, from the same neighbour who left this, which I turned into this!

Oh this is special!!

Except this one has a lamp base to go with it!

The bugs are cute, but they'll have to go!

Ok, I think I can manage to crawl out of my hole and create with this little project.

Baby steps, baby steps......

Junkstudio appeal....

I was head over heels when I arrived home the other day to this at the front door...

How sweet! Ive had quite a few things left on my verandah, including a big old door, which I will one day do something with, chairs, and packaging, which is always handy!

It is so nice that people are thinking of me, even if it is to discard their junk sometimes, though hubby thinks it is their rubbish! Lol, I'll show him, and actually do something with these things to make them worthy, just you wait!!

While hubby's away...

The wife races down to the nearest 'Vinnies'(thrift store) and loads up the car!

Brings it home, and crams all her junk into any little space left on the verandah!

No, I didnt do that, I wouldnt, because I simply couldnt! There isnt any spare space to fill!

Not many really...

Great files boxes!

Coat stand

Art deco mantle mirror and drawers

Love the frame

quilt hangers

Love these pillars, mmm, not sure what I'll do with them yet,but had to have!

Plate and peg rack, huge!

Im seriously going to have to clean these up and clear them out!

Wish me luck, and head over to here for the before and afters, coming soon!!
(Sorry for the poor quality of photos, it is just that it was so sunny, and such a beautiful day!
Oh, and did I mention how sunny and gorgeous the day is? It really is a lovely autumn day!)

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