junk

March 4, 2009

  • Cool Junk…Catwalk Report

    "I like the thought of taking trash, something not thought of as aesthetically pleasing, and making it elegant". ~Nancy Judd
     I can definitely relate to Ms. (…)

February 26, 2009

  • Cool Junk…

    BULLFIGHTER'S SUIT

    (Traje de Luces) 

    OLE!

     
    Don't you just love M&Ms? 
     
    If you've ever seen a bullfighter's suit you will appreciate this one! (…)

February 18, 2009

  • BBQ Lounge

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     Lots of cement! (…)

February 17, 2009

  • BBQ Bar

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    This is my magnificent mirror  bar.  I'm sure we all agree, having an outdoor kitchen is really fantastic, if you have an indoor one that is.   The problem here was I had to wait two full years before I had an indoor kitchen!  It has a rustic flair because we used recycled telephone poles and wall-to-wall stone.  I'll be showing you step-by-step from start to finish photos on how I did the bar.  The best part is, all the mirrors were  curbside treasures so there was very little cost involved.  People tend to throw out mirrors that break, and I tend to break mirrors that people throw out!  Anyhow, I hope you like it! (…)

February 12, 2009

  • Cool Junk

    The following excerpt is from an article in the Wall Street Journal  called, "One Woman's Trash is Another Woman's…Lingerie?"dated Jan.9, '09. 
    Can you believe what these artists make from discarded materials?  I'm impressed to say the least! (…)

February 10, 2009

  • Cool Junk

    Aren't these amazing?  I picked seven of my favorite cool bras to share with you!  Which ones are your favorites? (…)

February 6, 2009

December 28, 2008

  • How To Turn Junk Into Art!

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    Ever wondered what to do with your broken plates or other china? Here are two examples of junk turned into art.