I Guess You Could Call It An Unwanted Adventure

 

Life has not been "normal" at The Junk House for the last few weeks.

Seems we were in for a little adventure.

A lady from out of town apparently was so happy to be visiting the store that she just drove her car right on in. 

This was probably a shock to her two sisters who were passengers in the car.

In addition to the 'adventure,' I guess you could say it was a lucky day as not a single person was hurt.

A miracle, for sure, as glass went everywhere, not to mention all the inventory in the front of the store....and a CAR!

 

Some of the resulting damage.

 

 

I'm amazed that the front door is still standing!

Did I say how hot it was?

 

 

This photo was taken today.  Still waiting on glass.

 The windows still covered with plywood and tarps.

 

Fortunately, it looks pretty normal here,

 

 So, I took a few photos from around the store....life goes on, you know.

This huge old cabinet...it's about eight feet long....a massive amount of work surface and underneath storage.  

I always want the big huge pieces like this.

Maybe I should be living in a barn rather than a house!

 

 And, this beautiful display cabinet is just gorgeous! 

  

 Goodies everywhere!

  

 And, this work table, another eight foot piece.....is to die for....great size and the perfect height!

 That blue cabinet thing....Kathy thought it was a trunk....until opened to reveal a writing desk with drawers, inkwells, etc. 

 

 Someone moving in.

 

  

 And, here is my little space.  Several new items...Butterfly/wicker tray on top of that filing cabinet and a few dishes, picture frames, and other things added.

So, life at The Junk House continues. 

And, we are grateful.

until next time

BE WELL

from

Bird Nest Cottage

❤️❤️❤️

 

In My Own Little World

 

 So, I suppose you could say I have stepped out on a limb.  Something I'm not very good at doing.  I'm not a highly aggressive person, and with only the tiniest tiniest slice of a sense adventure.  But, I've thought of having my own little shop within a store at my friends Kathy and Morgan's flea market for a while now.  I brought it up with Kathy about three weeks ago.  She was very encouraging...just the way she is!  And, the decision was made.

As there wasn't much space available...and I really didn't want to have a large space anyway, well, the space you see here was my choice.  And, like Goldilocks said....this one was "just right."  

I think this will be fun...but also work...a combo I actually like.  I'll have to be clever and maybe even a bit innovative to keep it stocked...but, oh my....there's probably enough in my house to supply me with merchandise for a good while.

I selected this little phrase to sum up how I feel about this new situation:

"I live in my own little world, but, it's ok.  They know me here." 

 

Yes, this will be my new "own little world."

And, it will exist inside The Junk House, a place I really enjoy and go to for friendship and 'therapy.'

 

 I really had no idea what I was doing.  I just selected some things from my little Bird Nest Cottage and tried to display them like I would in my home.  

More or less.

 

 So, the photos will tell you the story....in their own way...

 

 A closer look.

 

 This area looked pretty colorful....something I am not....but I did like it.

 

And, there it is!

I came across this quote.  A very timely one considering my age: 

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."

 C.S. Lewis

Only time will tell if this was a wise decision.  I'm doing it for my health, really.  I felt I needed to also be more disciplined.  I can waste a whole day at a time and it will feel like five minutes if I'm not  careful.  I'm a list maker, so some goal setting is good.  And, of course, there is that friendship thing too.  It's always fun to be there!  We will see how it goes.  I'm excited about it.

until next time

BE WELL

from

Bird Nest Cottage

 

❤️❤️❤️

A New Vendor/Cutting Boards

 

One of the flea markets I frequent has a new vendor.  My grandson came over and told me about it on Friday....so, on Saturday I paid a visit to that flea market to see what Ty's excitement was all about.

Seems his employer has been using his early morning, pre-work time, to create beautiful cutting boards...and opened a space at the flea market to sell them.  Ty was so proud of what his boss had done and wanted me to see them.  And,  WOW!!  That's pretty much what I thought.  

 

ART.  That's what they are.   He uses three different kinds of wood....Dark Walnut, Purple Heart, and Maple.   Beautiful work.  So, I thought you should see them too.

  

  

Not only do they look gorgeous, but they are very smooth to the touch....I would find it hard to use them, actually.  But, that IS what they are made for and he also has made his own oil and conditioner for sale also.  I don't think you should own one of these and use them without taking very good care of them.  

 

 His display of various boards is quite special and a treat for the eyes.  I know there is lots of work involved in creating each one.

  

The bread and cheese board...shown here standing on end, has all three of the different woods in it...so I bought it.    

  

 These are his wood care products.  A necessity to properly take care of these boards.

 

A close-up of one of the larger ones...of course, this one is also a quilt pattern called "Baby Blocks" so it caught my attention.

 

A smaller version...this one has a handle, covered up by the tag in this photo.

 

This photo was taken in my kitchen.  I thought the cutting board I bought should be seen in a real kitchen...although my cutting boards...(which I seem to bring home often, used and needing a home)....are pretty poor looking compared to this one.  Well, you know how I love beat up old things...(And, don't we love that spoon in the shape of a heart!)  

I have decided to give this cheeseboard as a gift to someone special...it's really too pretty to live in my kitchen and I have the perfect person in mind.  You'll know who it is...he lives in California,  has a birthday coming up in June and is one of my favorite people of all time.

 

TM Hardwood Designs.  A local building contractor who happens to employ my grandson.  I hope he sells every one of his cutting boards.  I think he needs to get online so lots of folks can see these.  They start at $50 and go up...and are beautifully made.  Art.  Yes, indeed.   The Freeway Emporium....I go there often.  Cheapest therapy I can think of and very enjoyable.

  

I couldn't resist setting up a photo with the cutting board actually in use...well, sort of.  I didn't really slice this bread on the board as I intend to give it away, but entertained myself pretending.  Notice I DID have to add a little bird....just what I do around here.  That little piece of paper the bird is standing on holds an actual maple leaf, preserved forever...given to me by my friend, Bibi.  Cute, huh?

So....you never know where you will find art...who will be making it....or how you will react to it.

Remember to support your local artists...it's a good thing!

Til next time, pat ♥