Junkin’ Funnies

It’s springtime, and you know what that means… YARD SALE SEASON!  Time to go junkin’ to pay almost nothing for other people’s clutter so you can add to your own clutter!  People nowadays are getting clever about marketing their yard... Continue reading →

Armchair Junkin is BACK! Episode 15: One Hour Sprint Through Huge Antique Mall

It’s back, boys and girls – Armchair Junkin’, maybe-not-everyone’s-but-most-people’s favorite feature here on We Call It Junkin’.   For the new folks, or the forgetful ones because it’s been quite a long time, this is just a silly but fun... Continue reading →

Nancy Lynn’s Cute Fruit and Vintage Camper Gal

YouTube has pretty much replaced television for me.  In fact, I cut the cord on my cable company a few months ago.  There’s just so much cool olde stuff to see on YouTube, from urban explorers to abandoned places to... Continue reading →

Pass the Salt, Please

The recent “find” of a mid-century dinette set (see previous post) has led to a whole new facet of collecting.  Salt and pepper shakers with coordinating napkin holders have been calling to me.  It seems that they used to be a... Continue reading →

What a Find! Mid-Century Dinette Set

Sometimes, patience pays off.  We’ve been wanting a different kitchen table and chairs set for years, as our old one showed the scars of our girls’ toddler years, and was just not a good size for our current kitchen dining... Continue reading →

Junkin’ Finds: Handmade Vase “Oregon Cascades”

How many times have you been browsing in a shop with local, hand crafted pieces of pottery and art, and just wished the prices were a little lower?  Those artists have to make a living, of course, and the shop... Continue reading →

Junkin’ Finds for Valentines

Happy Valentines Day, everyone! Several months ago I bought a whole box of old teddy bear figurines at a thrift shop for one low price. For Valentines Day, I thought I’d share the lovey-dovey ones with you.   They’re Lucy... Continue reading →

Junkin’ Finds: Otagiri Seagulls

Hello, friends! Just a quick show-and-tell of a few cool finds over the last few months, all attributed (after web research) to Otagiri Japan, a prolific importer of home decor from the mid-to-late 20th century.   A coffee cup and coordinating... Continue reading →

Inexpensive Privacy Trellis for the Deck

When we were designing our new deck, which I revealed in my last post, we designed it without a railing, because we wanted it to feel very open to the outdoors and not closed-in.  But the far end sits pretty... Continue reading →

New Deck Reveal!

Our long-time dream of building a new deck has finally come true!  It’s not 100% finished, but it’s finished enough that I can show y’all.  Today we’ll look at the deck, re-done wicker and cushions, restored vintage motel chairs, and lighted... Continue reading →