Copyright (c) 2010 CraftStylish.com en-us JUNKMARKET Style - Meadowview_Farm's posts http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/profile/Meadowview_Farm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:34:51 -0400 JUNKMARKET Style - Meadowview_Farm's posts http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/assets/images/rss_logo.gif http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/profile/Meadowview_Farm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:00:50 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12629/just-waiting-on-a-friend http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12629/just-waiting-on-a-friend Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Summer heat. Shade Tree. 100 year old barn.  Vintage Chairs - Pair.  I'm just waiting on a friend... Kari ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/12629/just-waiting-on-a-friend Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:18:00 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6397/sunday-project-freshening-up-a-150-year-old-cupboard http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6397/sunday-project-freshening-up-a-150-year-old-cupboard Posted by Meadowview_Farm
This built in cupboard is 150 years old - part of the original summer kitchen in our farm house.  On Sunday, we continued our work at freshening it up: We added the stained glass at... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6397/sunday-project-freshening-up-a-150-year-old-cupboard Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:21:15 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6355/enamelware-ladles-treasure-holders http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6355/enamelware-ladles-treasure-holders Posted by Meadowview_Farm
This laundryroom window is a sweet frame to a farm yard scene.  Why not "magic" up the frame??  I added sweet enamelware ladles - the kind meant to hang on their own.  You never know... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6355/enamelware-ladles-treasure-holders Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:05:37 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6352/much-to-do-about-apple-crates http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6352/much-to-do-about-apple-crates Posted by Meadowview_Farm
So...as I look out at our apple orchard in the snow - I am beginning to think about apple blossoms.  I am also beginning my "Organization Marathon" - so combine the two --- APPLE CRATES it... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/6352/much-to-do-about-apple-crates Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:17:22 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5800/a-wish-for-the-new-year http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5800/a-wish-for-the-new-year Posted by Meadowview_Farm
A New Year's Wish: Endless TIME to pursue your passions. PEACE on earth & GOOD WILL to all. HOPE for patience, wisdom, understanding & reconciliation. Hope is the thing with feathers... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5800/a-wish-for-the-new-year Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:43:04 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5461/with-christmas-wishes http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5461/with-christmas-wishes Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Where ever I travel - I always bring home these vintage Christmas picks - usually found in a bunch of two or three.  I just love how they all come togther to look so whimsical amp... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5461/with-christmas-wishes Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:16:46 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5033/peace http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5033/peace Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Dave & I went to this auction on Saturday -- and there sitting on a table waiting to be sold was this sweet little lithograph from the 1890's called "Peace".  I sat down and calmly shared... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5033/peace Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:02:35 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5029/baby-its-cold-outside http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5029/baby-its-cold-outside Posted by Meadowview_Farm
We love our neighbors in Minnesota...but what did you send over to Wisconsin?!  15 below regular temperature this morning - yes, you read that right - I won't even begin to share the wind... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/5029/baby-its-cold-outside Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:21:39 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4631/snowy-winter-dayshelves-for-display http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4631/snowy-winter-dayshelves-for-display Posted by Meadowview_Farm
What do you get when you combine a winter day in Wisconsin, an approaching holiday, and a stir-crazy definitely type-A woman?  "Displays" of course!  Thank goodness for lots of shelves and... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4631/snowy-winter-dayshelves-for-display Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:45:11 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4598/charming-little-chairs http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4598/charming-little-chairs Posted by Meadowview_Farm
I must confess - almost 10 children's chairs live at my home -- another 3 are for sale at my antiques booth - I just love them.  They can be hung on walls for shelving, they are great for... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4598/charming-little-chairs Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:28:25 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4595/foundin-my-own-garage http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4595/foundin-my-own-garage Posted by Meadowview_Farm
I was once moving stuff around in my very own garage when I unburied this wonderful chippy, rusty wrought iron urn.  When I checked with my hubby - he replied that he had found it along the side... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4595/foundin-my-own-garage Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:03:42 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4544/the-story-of-the-christmas-camel http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4544/the-story-of-the-christmas-camel Posted by Meadowview_Farm
It was told that he had followed a star...one that led from Germany to Wisconsin.  He had lived in a manger for many a Christmas, until so many years had also traveled by - and he had been... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4544/the-story-of-the-christmas-camel Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:37:03 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4140/sweet-salt-shaker-holder http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4140/sweet-salt-shaker-holder Posted by Meadowview_Farm
I truly love vintage salt shakers - they are just sweet & can be tucked into little spots on shelves or window sills.  This one is home to sparkly deer picks. Kari ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4140/sweet-salt-shaker-holder Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:01:50 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4069/all-for-500-really-ok http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4069/all-for-500-really-ok Posted by Meadowview_Farm
"All for $5.00?  Really?  O.K.!" was the conversation from my end at a Thrift Sale this summer when I opened a shoe box full of German Christmas Ornaments.  What I didn't note was the... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4069/all-for-500-really-ok Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:45:12 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4066/deck-the-hallsand-the-cupboardsand-the-tables http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4066/deck-the-hallsand-the-cupboardsand-the-tables Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Every year I think, "less is more"...but it just doesn't work!!  So the decking the halls thing turns into hours of tinkering on every surface!  But it does make me smile! Kari ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4066/deck-the-hallsand-the-cupboardsand-the-tables Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:32:51 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4061/inspiration-came-home-for-the-holidays http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4061/inspiration-came-home-for-the-holidays Posted by Meadowview_Farm
As I brought out winter decorations on Saturday -- I added a this & that to an Ironstone bowl & clock cabinet - and found my decorating muse.  All cuddly & cozy with a fair amount of... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/4061/inspiration-came-home-for-the-holidays Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:43:37 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3878/a-time-to-say-thanks http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3878/a-time-to-say-thanks Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Aren't we lucky that we have a day set aside to give thanks!  A day to think about all we have...a day to count each blessing.  When we do, the cup is never half full - it always runneth... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3878/a-time-to-say-thanks Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:35:37 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3738/wheeling-dealing-with-my-friendsthe-big-day http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3738/wheeling-dealing-with-my-friendsthe-big-day Posted by Meadowview_Farm
The day began with shivers in the dawn's first light & ended with shivers in the car's headlights (We are in Wisconsin after all).  We followed the road where it would lead amp... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3738/wheeling-dealing-with-my-friendsthe-big-day Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:55:29 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3471/wheeling-dealing-with-my-friends http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3471/wheeling-dealing-with-my-friends Posted by Meadowview_Farm
This Saturday, three friends are coming my way for a day of antiquing! Yea!  Each will be gifted with a wheel to mark our day of wheeling & dealing!  Wish there was time to be creative... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3471/wheeling-dealing-with-my-friends Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:01:36 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3426/gobble-gobble-gobble http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3426/gobble-gobble-gobble Posted by Meadowview_Farm
I am hard pressed to find a holiday or season that is not worthy of an all out to do!  So here is my collection of turkeys awaiting their big day.  Love them!! Kari ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3426/gobble-gobble-gobble Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:12:42 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3237/big-project-getting-the-barn-ready-for-an-antique-business http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3237/big-project-getting-the-barn-ready-for-an-antique-business Posted by Meadowview_Farm
In getting our hay loft ready for an antique business - we had a tin roof put on the barn this month.  The really neat part was that carpenters from our Amish community did the work.  You... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3237/big-project-getting-the-barn-ready-for-an-antique-business Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:22:07 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3027/all-is-calm-all-is-bright http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3027/all-is-calm-all-is-bright Posted by Meadowview_Farm
The holidays have arrived at my booth at the Hixton Schoolhouse Antique Mall in Wisconsin.  Kari ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/3027/all-is-calm-all-is-bright Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:00:00 -0500 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2871/this-november-4th http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2871/this-november-4th Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Doesn't matter if you are blue or red or red,white & blue.....Just VOTE! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2871/this-november-4th Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:36:18 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2264/halloween-magic http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2264/halloween-magic Posted by Meadowview_Farm
I love Halloween...and this year, I found this great three tier table to set the stage in my dining room for some black magic!  It is a 360 degree showcase of some new and vintage Halloween... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2264/halloween-magic Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:08:51 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2107/sweet-little-potting-shed http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2107/sweet-little-potting-shed Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Next to the barn and the goat pasture at Meadowview Farm you will find the former chicken coop - now the potting shed.  It is brimming on the outside & inside with reclaimed cast offsnbsp... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/2107/sweet-little-potting-shed Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:43:39 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1852/for-the-love-of-clock-faces http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1852/for-the-love-of-clock-faces Posted by Meadowview_Farm
If you find them...grab them.  I recently stumbled on a batch of vintage clock faces.  Kari ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1852/for-the-love-of-clock-faces Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:38:44 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1766/thrift-saling-in-wisconsin http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1766/thrift-saling-in-wisconsin Posted by Meadowview_Farm
In western Wisconsin, we are beginning to feel the end of the thrift sale (that's our name for garage/yard sales) & flea market season - so very sad!  However, before we say "good... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1766/thrift-saling-in-wisconsin Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:02:22 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1521/shutter-shelf http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1521/shutter-shelf Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Five green shutters, 10 metal brackets...and shutter shelves are up!  Easy, easy, easy.  Also note the chippy white wooden grate cover that holds vintage fishing baits.   Kari ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1521/shutter-shelf Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:46:21 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1480/guess-whats-coming-next-suitcase http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1480/guess-whats-coming-next-suitcase Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Last year I used a little wagon - this year a child's size suitcase...to announce the next season or holiday arriving.  Here this little black suitcase is packed with Halloween goodies, giving a... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1480/guess-whats-coming-next-suitcase Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:37:50 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1478/autumn-glory http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1478/autumn-glory Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Found this "way too cool for words" Rit Dye Display tucked away in an antique store.  The orange told me it was just made for autumn.  Here it is fancied up with bits and pieces of the... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1478/autumn-glory Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:17:25 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1437/misty-watercolor-memories http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1437/misty-watercolor-memories Posted by Meadowview_Farm
I am the proud guardian of an original Tracy Porter Memory collage (2nd photo) - which was my inspiration for the Memory Board I made (1st photo).  Simple as can be - pick a frame, cut foam core... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1437/misty-watercolor-memories Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:14:34 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1425/vintage-fabric-to-the-rescue http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1425/vintage-fabric-to-the-rescue Posted by Meadowview_Farm
When you need to cover a window or door - who you gonna call?  Vintage Fabric!  With 3 clothespins, up goes a tablecloth!  Several of my windows have full size lace table cloths hung... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1425/vintage-fabric-to-the-rescue Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:40:03 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1421/shelves-are-collages-just-waiting-to-be-filled http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1421/shelves-are-collages-just-waiting-to-be-filled Posted by Meadowview_Farm
Love, love, love wall hung shelves - without a bit of guilt I admit to at least 15 in my house.  They give me a quick fix if I need to "rearrange" something!  Here they are beginning to... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1421/shelves-are-collages-just-waiting-to-be-filled Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:24:46 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1417/charming-vintage-comb-holders-capture-seasons-here http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1417/charming-vintage-comb-holders-capture-seasons-here Posted by Meadowview_Farm
How much do I love vintage comb holders?  Lots!!  They are found in metal and wood and fit just perfectly anywhere.  Change them out for each season.  These three live in my... ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1417/charming-vintage-comb-holders-capture-seasons-here Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:36:12 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1415/collage-table-ready-set-start-creating http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1415/collage-table-ready-set-start-creating Posted by Meadowview_Farm
A little corner of my guest room...with goodies gathered and awaiting the creative juices.  My collage table awaits that quiet Sunday afternoon!  You should see what is in the drawers!!!! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1415/collage-table-ready-set-start-creating Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:26:52 -0400 http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1413/spoonful-of-sugar http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1413/spoonful-of-sugar Posted by Meadowview_Farm
O.K. - simple is good!  I love old spice containers - so here they are tucked away in a bowl ----- cute as can be on my kitchen counter.  Colors were picked for autumn! ]]> http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/1413/spoonful-of-sugar