Cynyth

Philly Burbs, PA, US
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I believe my fascination for collecting junk started when I was a broke college student living in Philadelphia. I still have two chairs I trash-picked there over 20 years ago. Flea markets and garage sales were next, and somewhere along the line, finding treasures was more exciting than looking at new furniture. I moved on to auctions, and after getting solid, functional, unique pieces for reasonable prices, I knew this would always be my style and my very fun hobby.

I always seem to have a half-finished project or two set up in the basement, so I have made a committment for 2010 - to go room by room in our house and finish all of the little things Ive started or thought about. I will cross-post much of it here and on my blog, http://cynyth-ourhome.blogspot.com/. It kind of holds me accountable if I know I have to write about what I finish :-)

I LOVE this web site! I bought the premiere edition of JunkMarket Style magazine, and have been looking for new editions ever since. I was recently Googling Sue Whitney, and here I am! (With her books on order from Amazon!) I am enjoying looking at other posts and pictures, and marveling at the creativity and ingenuity. Its very inspirational. And its wonderful to find so many people who love to decorate the same way I do.

I have much to learn in the way of craftsmanship and skill sets. I know I am in the right place :-)

Gender: Female

Member Since: 01/26/2010

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3rd Floor Stairs

Apr 26, 2010
10 comments

A friend of mine gave me this idea years ago when I was trying to think of something unique for the stairs. I had three PA license plates and got the others from ebay.

My Treasures

Feb 7, 2010
8 comments

Some of my favorite trash-to-treasures.

Kitchen Rack

Jan 31, 2010
8 comments

I got this idea after my brother did this for my step-mother. She had two of these old ladders, and my brother hung one in her kitchen. She gave me the other ladder, and I immediately did the same...

Entertainment Center

Jan 31, 2010
10 comments

This old dresser was in my basement when I bought my house nine years ago. The veneer was peeling off, and I used it for storage until I had the idea to make it into a TV stand. I distressed it...

Re: Proof It's In The Jeans

Super!!!!!

posted: 11:09 am on April 28th

Re: KILLED TWO CHAIRS WITH ONE GREENHOUSE.

This is awesome. The greenhouse is the perfect size for a small yard, and it looks great. Really love the chair-back shelf, too. No part of the junk left to waste :-) Perfect.

posted: 9:55 pm on April 27th

Re: "Picture Perfect" Books...

These are really great. Very innovative. Love them!

posted: 10:01 am on April 25th

Re: How to Build a Chest of Drawers?

Beautiful as a stand-alone; stunning with the accessories! Absolutely love it!

posted: 12:28 pm on April 18th

Re: Junk Tables for $1000 Please

Really awesome. So perfect for outside!

posted: 12:27 pm on April 18th

Re: A Smooth Place To Hang Your Hat

This is gorgeous. Really LOVE it!

posted: 7:54 pm on April 7th

Re: "The Twelve Best"

OMG!! I need one!

posted: 9:50 pm on February 11th

Re: ~My Sweetheart~

So great!!!!!

posted: 9:49 pm on February 11th

Re: "COFFEE TABLE/OTTOMAN/XTRA SEAT/STORAGE" PROJECT!

Really great!! A perfect piece.

posted: 9:48 pm on February 11th

Re: Junky Love

Have an awesome February! This display is adorable.

posted: 7:49 pm on February 8th

Re: Vintage Doorknob Curtain Tiebacks

These are great! I've been trying to think of unique tie backs for the living room and bedroom. This gives me ideas :-)

posted: 7:45 pm on February 8th

Re: Near and Dear to my Heart

Nope, not junk :-) It's so awesome that you have it and use it. These things make the most special accents in a room. And it's really interesting, too. Very unique.

posted: 6:02 pm on February 7th