Copyright (c) 2009 CraftStylish.com en-us JUNKMARKET Style - CottageElements' posts http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/profile/CottageElements Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:54:03 -0500 JUNKMARKET Style - CottageElements' posts http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/assets/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/profile/CottageElements Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:05:00 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18152/theres-no-place-like-a-midwest-home-show http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18152/theres-no-place-like-a-midwest-home-show Posted by CottageElements
I was privileged to have some of my items shown in the Midwest Home Show in Minneapolis. My dear friend, Sue Wolfe (another very creative Sue W), was asked to be a part of this event and I was thrilled to be able to contribute. ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18152/theres-no-place-like-a-midwest-home-show Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18094/hey-hey-hey-its-a-holiday-hay-rack http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18094/hey-hey-hey-its-a-holiday-hay-rack Posted by CottageElements
I found this awesome hay rack at a local antique store. Guess Ol' Bessie was all done with it! I knew from the start it would look amazing with Christmas greens on my front porch. ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18094/hey-hey-hey-its-a-holiday-hay-rack Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18025/winning-with-winter-white http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18025/winning-with-winter-white Posted by CottageElements
You all know me, I love white. And when I found this small barn door, all chippy and white, I knew it was a winner, winner, chicken dinner! It just needed a little jazzing up! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18025/winning-with-winter-white Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:35:00 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/16610/climbing-my-chippy-ladder-to-success http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/16610/climbing-my-chippy-ladder-to-success Posted by CottageElements
Though this may actually be a railing, it wasn't until I envisioned it as a ladder that I was able to find a successful solution to decorating with it. ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/16610/climbing-my-chippy-ladder-to-success Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/16236/my-simple-monday-tuesday-wednesday-thursday-or-friday-project http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/16236/my-simple-monday-tuesday-wednesday-thursday-or-friday-project Posted by CottageElements
Okay, I love Sue's Simple Mondays! And that inspired me to do my own. But I wasn't sure if it would be a Simple Monday, or if it would be a Simple Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday . . . you get the picture. So whatever day it is, simple is good! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/16236/my-simple-monday-tuesday-wednesday-thursday-or-friday-project Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:40:00 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/15567/end-of-the-summer-retro-picnic http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/15567/end-of-the-summer-retro-picnic Posted by CottageElements
As Labor Day signals the end of summer vacation, I thought we'd celebrate and go out with a retro bang! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/15567/end-of-the-summer-retro-picnic Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:10:00 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/15207/on-the-streets-of-london-town http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/15207/on-the-streets-of-london-town Posted by CottageElements
I purchased this street sign from a Minnesota occasional sale a few years back. Little did I know it came from a small English town and was over 100 years old. ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/15207/on-the-streets-of-london-town Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:13:55 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/14938/im-going-all-the-way-to-the-top http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/14938/im-going-all-the-way-to-the-top Posted by CottageElements
I got this amazing piece while in Oronoco for Amy's Blog Party. I knew right away what I wanted to do with it! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/14938/im-going-all-the-way-to-the-top Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:30:00 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/13579/doesnt-matter-if-its-black-or-white http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/13579/doesnt-matter-if-its-black-or-white Posted by CottageElements
In an ode to Michael Jackson, I thought I'd share my favorite colors, hmmm maybe they're not colors, but I sure do like to decorate with 'em. ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/13579/doesnt-matter-if-its-black-or-white Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:53:31 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12873/can-i-have-your-number http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12873/can-i-have-your-number Posted by CottageElements
Okay, I have a thing with numbers. Why? Who knows. But they're sure fun to accessorize with, don't ya think? ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12873/can-i-have-your-number Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:49:54 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12759/clean-up-that-yard-with-a-little-junk http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12759/clean-up-that-yard-with-a-little-junk Posted by CottageElements
Why not add a little junk to the yard. It's fun and gives your yard a lot of character. Make it a funky, junky yard! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12759/clean-up-that-yard-with-a-little-junk Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:21:22 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12537/hey-mr-dj http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12537/hey-mr-dj Posted by CottageElements
As they say, better late then never. Ha! Here's my version of the Contributors Challenge. It's an ode to my Dad who was a DJ in the late '50s and '60s. Hey, hey, Mr. DJ . . . ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12537/hey-mr-dj Mon, 25 May 2009 11:08:48 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/11267/picture-holder-perfect-for-a-crash-test-dummy http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/11267/picture-holder-perfect-for-a-crash-test-dummy Posted by CottageElements
I purchased this Highway Guard Rail from an occasional sale. Where they obtained it is beyond me! But it works perfect for holding your prize pictures! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/11267/picture-holder-perfect-for-a-crash-test-dummy Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:46:52 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/10277/junk-o-rama-prom-memory-frame http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/10277/junk-o-rama-prom-memory-frame Posted by CottageElements
I had a "ball" at the Junk-O-Rama Prom with a couple of Junk Gems! I created this fun photo holder to remind me of this fun event. ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/10277/junk-o-rama-prom-memory-frame Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:43:21 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/10057/one-of-my-top-ten-cloches http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/10057/one-of-my-top-ten-cloches Posted by CottageElements
After seeing Sue's post on her Top Ten at Round Top, I thought I'd contribute one of my own Top Ten, Cloches. ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/10057/one-of-my-top-ten-cloches Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:20:00 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/8221/picture-book-na-na-na-na-na-na http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/8221/picture-book-na-na-na-na-na-na Posted by CottageElements
"Picture book, pictures of your mama, taken by your papa a long time ago. Picture book, of people with each other, to prove they love each other a long ago. Na, na, na, na, na na . . ." ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/8221/picture-book-na-na-na-na-na-na Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:45:00 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/7152/an-en-lightening-project-thats-music-to-my-ears http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/7152/an-en-lightening-project-thats-music-to-my-ears Posted by CottageElements
This is my version of the piano roll project. I hope it's very en-lightening and inspirational to you! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/7152/an-en-lightening-project-thats-music-to-my-ears Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6626/my-love-for-junk-is-on-the-rise http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6626/my-love-for-junk-is-on-the-rise Posted by CottageElements
When you're having a party, why not bring out the Junk for jazzing up your table? ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6626/my-love-for-junk-is-on-the-rise Thu, 01 Jan 2009 11:45:29 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5730/out-of-this-world-chandelier http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5730/out-of-this-world-chandelier Posted by CottageElements
This is a project my extremely creative friend, Sue Wolfe, made out of a saucer/sled. ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5730/out-of-this-world-chandelier Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:04:18 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5310/warmest-wishes-from-my-house-to-yours http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5310/warmest-wishes-from-my-house-to-yours Posted by CottageElements
From the Frigid Midwest, wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5310/warmest-wishes-from-my-house-to-yours Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:15:30 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5122/gretchens-beautiful-version-of-sues-hostess-gift http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5122/gretchens-beautiful-version-of-sues-hostess-gift Posted by CottageElements
This was my gift given to me by Gretchen, at our annual holiday party I give every year. What a lovely surprise! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5122/gretchens-beautiful-version-of-sues-hostess-gift Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:07:38 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4656/indy-the-cat-aka-jabba-the-hutt-crystal-collar http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4656/indy-the-cat-aka-jabba-the-hutt-crystal-collar Posted by CottageElements
Indy, my cat has the finest of tastes. This is a simple crystal cat collar, with the addition of postal tag. ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4656/indy-the-cat-aka-jabba-the-hutt-crystal-collar Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:29:57 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4607/oh-theres-no-place-like-home-for-the-holidays http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4607/oh-theres-no-place-like-home-for-the-holidays Posted by CottageElements
Here as some additional pictures taken from my Holiday Home Tour. Hope you're all getting into the Spirit of the Season! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4607/oh-theres-no-place-like-home-for-the-holidays Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:30:48 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4403/chestnuts-roasting-on-an-open-fire http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4403/chestnuts-roasting-on-an-open-fire Posted by CottageElements
Okay, maybe I don't have a fire . . . but I do have a fireplace all decked out for Christmas! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4403/chestnuts-roasting-on-an-open-fire Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:46:03 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4298/fargo-road-trip http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4298/fargo-road-trip Posted by CottageElements
I had the opportunity while returning my son to college to visit a quaint little store in Fargo, ND that was all decked out for Christmas. ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4298/fargo-road-trip Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:13:50 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4244/having-a-ball-at-christmas-christmas-balls-that-is http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4244/having-a-ball-at-christmas-christmas-balls-that-is Posted by CottageElements
Check out the unique window valance I used for my Christmas Home Tour two years ago! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4244/having-a-ball-at-christmas-christmas-balls-that-is Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:29:16 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3548/put-a-little-spring-in-your-christmas http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3548/put-a-little-spring-in-your-christmas Posted by CottageElements
This is a project I've shown before, but being the holidays I decided to change it up a bit and get into the spirit of things! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3548/put-a-little-spring-in-your-christmas Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:26:27 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3278/home-tour-preview http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3278/home-tour-preview Posted by CottageElements
This is just a preview of my home tour. Can't show you the rest or I'll have to kill you! LOL. Just kidding . . . the rest of the house is still in disarray! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3278/home-tour-preview Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:30:49 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3290/is-there-an-architect-errr-architecture-in-the-house http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3290/is-there-an-architect-errr-architecture-in-the-house Posted by CottageElements
Do you have a new home and want to add some vintage charm to it? Add some architectural elements! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3290/is-there-an-architect-errr-architecture-in-the-house Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:31:31 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3010/holiday-home-tour http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3010/holiday-home-tour Posted by CottageElements
This is just a shout out to anyone from the Twin Cities Area in Minnesota ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3010/holiday-home-tour Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:02:27 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2709/o-christmas-tree-o-christmas-tree http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2709/o-christmas-tree-o-christmas-tree Posted by CottageElements
Yikes! Is it that time already . . . or are we just getting a head start on the Holiday rush? ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2709/o-christmas-tree-o-christmas-tree Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:37:06 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2325/a-grate-idea-for-holiday-entertaining http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2325/a-grate-idea-for-holiday-entertaining Posted by CottageElements
Stumped for holiday decorating . . . here's a grate idea! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2325/a-grate-idea-for-holiday-entertaining Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:08:28 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1979/signs-signs-everywhere-are-signs http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1979/signs-signs-everywhere-are-signs Posted by CottageElements
Signs, signs every signs . . . I've noticed I've got a theme going in my house.  I think they add to the industrial feel.  I love old signs, new signs that look old, signs made from old... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1979/signs-signs-everywhere-are-signs Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:45:35 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1755/lanis-porch-my-take-on-falloween http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1755/lanis-porch-my-take-on-falloween Posted by CottageElements
After such wonderful inspiration from Sue's porch I finally got to work on my own porch.  Here's the finish product.  More pictures can be seen on my blog.  It's hard to pick... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1755/lanis-porch-my-take-on-falloween Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:14:57 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1761/i-scream-you-scream http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1761/i-scream-you-scream Posted by CottageElements
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!!!  This is an old ice cream cone holder I picked up at one of the Buffalo ocassional sales.  I didn't know what I would do with it, but... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1761/i-scream-you-scream Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:56:56 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1568/fall-is-in-the-air http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1568/fall-is-in-the-air Posted by CottageElements
With fall in the air, I felt like putting together a fun little setting of hot cider and cookies.  Mmmmmm good!  ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1568/fall-is-in-the-air Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:54:23 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1459/congrats-lani-winner-of-flat-cheese-grater-contest http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1459/congrats-lani-winner-of-flat-cheese-grater-contest Posted by CottageElements
Cheese Grater Cheese/Relish Tray. This flat cheese grater I took and drilled four wholes in each corner. Then I took crystal dresser knobs that I had purchased in bulk several years ago and placed two per screw on each... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1459/congrats-lani-winner-of-flat-cheese-grater-contest Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:57:04 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1456/a-simply-grate-idea-for-keys http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1456/a-simply-grate-idea-for-keys Posted by CottageElements
This was a very simple project.  I took a flat cheese grater and wired an old grain scoop to it which had been cleaned, embellished with a number, and poly'd.  I attached an old key... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1456/a-simply-grate-idea-for-keys Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:26:19 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1431/update-on-junk-bonanza http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1431/update-on-junk-bonanza Posted by CottageElements
Well the weekend is over, and everyone's gone home. but all in all it was a fabulous time!  There were lots of people in attendance and I think we can now say it was a success.  With the... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1431/update-on-junk-bonanza Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:52:42 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1353/junk-bonanza http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1353/junk-bonanza Posted by CottageElements
Well after months of prep and anticipation, we're off to the Bonanza (howdy!).  If you come, make sure to say hi!  I'm in the booth with the Round Barn Potting Co!  Looking forward to... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1353/junk-bonanza Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:09:38 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1187/buffalo-finds http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1187/buffalo-finds Posted by CottageElements
These are some of my purchases on my Buffalo jaunt.  Found some awesome things.  The box and the cone holder are definitely my favorites.  Can't wait 'til next month! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1187/buffalo-finds Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:44:18 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1121/corbel-shelf http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1121/corbel-shelf Posted by CottageElements
These were a couple of corbels I purchase in Oronoco (thanks Georgia for directing me to the dealer who had them!) I'm not one to "build" a lot of things,  mainly repurpose them or build them on... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1121/corbel-shelf Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:18:54 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/922/scales-scales-and-more-scales http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/922/scales-scales-and-more-scales Posted by CottageElements
I don't know what draws me to scales, but I've accured a small collection. I've found multiple ways to display them. Here are only a few of them and some of the ways I use them . . . ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/922/scales-scales-and-more-scales Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:07:50 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/556/old-beverage-holder-wine-bar http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/556/old-beverage-holder-wine-bar Posted by CottageElements
This was a great vintage find!  I love using it for a wine bar.  Cheers! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/556/old-beverage-holder-wine-bar Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:32:21 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/468/graduation-photo-board http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/468/graduation-photo-board Posted by CottageElements
These are some photo boards I used at my sons graduation open house.  The first one I took two old windows that were hinged together.  I took black and white graduation photos... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/468/graduation-photo-board Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:35:03 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/465/corbel-and-piping-curtain-rods http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/465/corbel-and-piping-curtain-rods Posted by CottageElements
This was an inexpensive curtain rod I made for my family room. Without the corbels (which I already had), the piping cost about $16. For the length I needed, this was a very cheap solution.What I did... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/465/corbel-and-piping-curtain-rods Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:24:09 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/460/tour-de-france-tricycle-wheel-sign http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/460/tour-de-france-tricycle-wheel-sign Posted by CottageElements
Here's another project I did. It's just an old tricycle wheel I hung from a vintage sign holder. I just added the "Tour de France" sign to add some fun.  Great for someone who loves biking! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/460/tour-de-france-tricycle-wheel-sign Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:16:04 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/458/farm-grain-scoop-votive-holders http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/458/farm-grain-scoop-votive-holders Posted by CottageElements
Here are some really cool smaller grain scoops I picked up at a flea market. All I did was add a wire to the back and stencil a number on the front. They look really awesome with a tea light in them... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/458/farm-grain-scoop-votive-holders Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:03:30 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/455/old-wheel-lazy-susan http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/455/old-wheel-lazy-susan Posted by CottageElements
This project is a table rise or lazy susan made out of an old metal wheel and an old wooden office chair base. One side of the wheel fit into the center hole in the chair base and the other... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/455/old-wheel-lazy-susan Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:48:25 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/452/manhole-cover-table http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/452/manhole-cover-table Posted by CottageElements
This is an end table I made. The top, I was told, was an old manhole cover mold. I'm not sure if that is what it really was, but I thought it was a cool piece. I just attached it to the base of an... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/452/manhole-cover-table