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Showing posts with label antique. Show all posts
Sunday, 25 March 2018
Junking: Old Strathcona Antique Mall
Yesterday was my first junking day in Edmonton. Having said that, I gave myself a strict 'no buy' policy as we are still unpacking boxes in our new house. But I couldn't help but take some photos of some of my favorite stuff.
Sunday, 26 July 2015
Event: 3rd Annual Tin Barn Market Flea
I am usually a dollar short and day late when it comes to this event.
The first time, we were there the next morning and discovered that the yard sale was really just leftovers from this fantastic event the night before. The second year, I just wasn't on the mailing list. But this year... this year I was on it, and waiting with baited breath.
The first time, we were there the next morning and discovered that the yard sale was really just leftovers from this fantastic event the night before. The second year, I just wasn't on the mailing list. But this year... this year I was on it, and waiting with baited breath.
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Curbside Shopping: Radio Teaser
THIS!!
I was leaving for work, and saw one of my neighbours put this beautiful little creature out on the curb.
What I love most about items like this, is it is just the right amount of 'busted' to let me put my own stamp on it, and not feel obligated to restore it. In fact, I doubt neither the radio nor the record player work still. Truly perfect.
Stay tuned to what ends up happening with this Addison Standard Broadcast cabinet,
I was leaving for work, and saw one of my neighbours put this beautiful little creature out on the curb.
What I love most about items like this, is it is just the right amount of 'busted' to let me put my own stamp on it, and not feel obligated to restore it. In fact, I doubt neither the radio nor the record player work still. Truly perfect.
Stay tuned to what ends up happening with this Addison Standard Broadcast cabinet,
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Christmas Decor: The Tree
Like most people, December is a month for putting up decorations for us. This is our second year with our new artificial tree, and our second time attempting to decorate it.
I started at the bottom by giving the ugly stand an inexpensive new look.
All I used is some burlap to wrap the stand, then used plastic bags to puff it out, and wrapped it with a simple bow.
Monday, 30 September 2013
Unnecessary Junking: Pakenham
It has been a while since my last blog post.
This new job has me staying much later, but is so much more gratifying than my last.
All that to say, that by the time I get home, walk the dog and eat... there is no time or daylight left to do anything outside.
Poo.
This new job has me staying much later, but is so much more gratifying than my last.
All that to say, that by the time I get home, walk the dog and eat... there is no time or daylight left to do anything outside.
Poo.
Wednesday, 29 May 2013
Classic Car Show: Details
Its all in the details.
Classic car manufacturers really understood this while still paying attention to sleek lines.
It was so influential, in fact, that the streamline-deco that we all love so much was influenced by the early transportation designs; planes, trains, and automobiles.
Last night, I had the opportunity to meet up with friends, Jeff & Helen of heLENS photography at the Hazeldean Mall's Tuesday classic car show. It also gave me a chance to use my new-ish phone yet again.
I gotta say, I am super impressed with it's photo feature.
I decided to concentrate on the details, with a couple of full car photos here and there. This one in particular was taken for Hubby since he loves the rat-rod. I gotta admit, there is something charming about the rust.
It is also important to point out that none of these photos have been retouched, cropped, or photoshopped in any way (except the watermark). I really wanted to show how impressive my phone is. What is the phone, you ask? Oh, well let me tell you! It is a Nokia Lumia 920 (Windows phone). No this isn't an advertisement... but maybe it should be. *wink, wink, Nokia....
Classic car manufacturers really understood this while still paying attention to sleek lines.
It was so influential, in fact, that the streamline-deco that we all love so much was influenced by the early transportation designs; planes, trains, and automobiles.
Last night, I had the opportunity to meet up with friends, Jeff & Helen of heLENS photography at the Hazeldean Mall's Tuesday classic car show. It also gave me a chance to use my new-ish phone yet again.
I gotta say, I am super impressed with it's photo feature.
I decided to concentrate on the details, with a couple of full car photos here and there. This one in particular was taken for Hubby since he loves the rat-rod. I gotta admit, there is something charming about the rust.
It is also important to point out that none of these photos have been retouched, cropped, or photoshopped in any way (except the watermark). I really wanted to show how impressive my phone is. What is the phone, you ask? Oh, well let me tell you! It is a Nokia Lumia 920 (Windows phone). No this isn't an advertisement... but maybe it should be. *wink, wink, Nokia....
Sunday, 26 May 2013
Real Estate: 1843 Stone Stunner
In Carleton Place, there are many beautiful homes along the river.
On my morning walk with Grey-dog, I came across one such home with an open house sign, and of course it prompted me to Google Barbara Couch's Remax website.
Built in 1843, this stone stunner has beautifully manicured property.
On my morning walk with Grey-dog, I came across one such home with an open house sign, and of course it prompted me to Google Barbara Couch's Remax website.
Built in 1843, this stone stunner has beautifully manicured property.
Monday, 20 May 2013
Junking: Unneccesary Items
Okay, as you know from yesterday's post photos, I went to the McHaffie Flea Market in Morrisburg yesterday. As promised, here is what I actually brought home:
Lets start with the usual... I am always looking for a good cloche.... and, I found one.
I have big plans for this that include Jay & Silent Bob... more on that later. $3.
Sunday, 19 May 2013
McHaffie Flea Market: Morrisburg
We just had an amazing junking trip to the McHaffie Flea Market today!
This was my first time to this one, which has not only an average size outdoor section, but also has an incredibly expansive indoor section.
Today's post will be mostly photographic in nature - I managed to get a few good pictures that show the wide diversity of items that we came across.
CARS! Looks like there are some red-lines in there.
This was my first time to this one, which has not only an average size outdoor section, but also has an incredibly expansive indoor section.
Today's post will be mostly photographic in nature - I managed to get a few good pictures that show the wide diversity of items that we came across.
CARS! Looks like there are some red-lines in there.
Friday, 26 April 2013
Renovation: Victorian in Powell River
A few years ago, I was visiting my parents in Powell River. Their friend, Victoria, lived across the street, and was renovating a home exactly like their house. The area is called, 'the Old Townsite', and the style of home is found throughout the area. According to the Powell River Historical Site, this architecture was defined as 'the street facing gable'.
There is a fairly good chance that the second house in this photograph is my parents home, about 100 years ago. My Mom can confirm...
This house, however, is absolutely the one across the street.
Victoria and Steve had passed by this house many times, always feeling that one day they would buy it and renovate. One day, it went up for sale, and so they seized the opportunity. Of course, this is not the condition that the house was in the day they bought it...
There is a fairly good chance that the second house in this photograph is my parents home, about 100 years ago. My Mom can confirm...
This house, however, is absolutely the one across the street.
Victoria and Steve had passed by this house many times, always feeling that one day they would buy it and renovate. One day, it went up for sale, and so they seized the opportunity. Of course, this is not the condition that the house was in the day they bought it...
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Ellen's Ranch: Eclectically Gorgeous
Elle Decor recently did a photo spread of Ellen & Portia's ranch in Southern California.
You can find it at http://www.elledecor.com with the whole article.
The ranch is made up of cabins, barns and the stables.
Cabin 6: What struck me, was the absolute easy-going eclecticness of their ranch's decor.
They certainly have some signature pieces, like mid-century Danish shairs, but also a lot of rustic and antique furniture that makes the space so much more interesting.
You can find it at http://www.elledecor.com with the whole article.
The ranch is made up of cabins, barns and the stables.
Cabin 6: What struck me, was the absolute easy-going eclecticness of their ranch's decor.
They certainly have some signature pieces, like mid-century Danish shairs, but also a lot of rustic and antique furniture that makes the space so much more interesting.
Sunday, 24 March 2013
Junking vs. Antiquing
Although I come home with some pretty fantastic finds, getting them isn't always as easy as it seems.
The sometimes treacherous world of junking is not for the faint of heart, or for the impatient for that matter!
Most often, there is a real difference between antiquing and junking.
The sometimes treacherous world of junking is not for the faint of heart, or for the impatient for that matter!
Most often, there is a real difference between antiquing and junking.
Friday, 22 March 2013
Saturday, 6 October 2012
Trunk Treatment: Sneak Peak
What a Find!
My husband and I drove down to Lansdowne, ON, yesterday and on our way back drove up the back roads. The foliage this time of year in Ontario is just breath-taking.
We drove through the many villages and towns along the way, and happened to come across an antique store in Lyndhurst. Out front were 2 trunks. We took the bigger of the two. It is a 100 year old (at least) hump-back trunk.
My husband and I drove down to Lansdowne, ON, yesterday and on our way back drove up the back roads. The foliage this time of year in Ontario is just breath-taking.
We drove through the many villages and towns along the way, and happened to come across an antique store in Lyndhurst. Out front were 2 trunks. We took the bigger of the two. It is a 100 year old (at least) hump-back trunk.
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