Happy Trashy Tuesday!! If this is your first time here, welcome to trash talk. Not THAT kind of trash talk. This is a discussion of what Trash I found the past week. Around here, it is referred to as “Junque”. When you add “que” to a word, it automatically makes it seem more exotic and sophisticated. See, “Junk” or “Junque”!
If you like messes, then come to my home. We spent the weekend ripping out all the carpet in our upstairs hall. The stair carpet was supposed to ripped up next. In a burst of DIY craziness, we decided to do the whole schmeil.
I will probably burn through my brand new belt sander, but so far, so good! Lots, and lots, and lots of sanding. Filling, Priming, and then paint. Stay tuned (like until my kids go back to school) for the “after”. Here is some “during”.
We believe in making our kids do the heavy lifting:
Lots, and lots, and lots, and lots, and lots, and lots, and lots, and lots of staples were harmed in this process
Let’s get to the Junque.
I literally picked this up on the sidewalk. Free as a bird she was, waiting for someone to pick her up. I think she is pretty good all on her own. What do you think?
I found a rusty old step ladder, but it is solid. I am picturing some funky CeCe Caldwell’s color and a good cleaning. 
It is a close cousin of the rusty retro chairs I found last week.
I discovered a NEW hot spot for furniture. I would tell, but you all might realize I have finally crossed the proverbial line of decency when it comes to Dumpster Diving. Let’s just say, the previous owner of this headboard will most definitely not be taking it with them where they went. I liked the details of it, it would look great cut apart for individual coat racks, signs, etc. (By the way, can you see my Dave Matthews Band “Fire Dancer”) on my van? We go see them in September. Not that I am counting or anything…..
That’s a wrap here. If you can guess where I got that headboard, you get 10 bonus points . (I don’t know what 10 bonus points will buy you around here, but it sounds good doesn’t it?)
I LLL-ove that lamp!! and the rest of it. Great finds. Have a great day! 🙂 -Lorique
OMG, I’m afraid to find out your new spot, lol! Great new finds 🙂
All I can think is jail, old folks home or a funeral home???
Great new finds and I with the others, not sure if I want to know the spot!
Cynthia
We had 2 stools just like that when I was a kid! They came with vinyl pads on the seat and foot rest but looked just like that when the pads wore out and came off! I don’t think either stool is still around but you can bet if they were I’d be giving them some TLC and making them cool!
I would lose my mind if I found that lamp……I LOVE revamping lamp shades from the frame up and that base…….it’s all drool worthy!!
Ha ha ha! I understand, I’d cross about any line to get good, free furniture! BTW, I just noticed you’re on the attendees list for Haven! Yay!
you make me laugh..my mind is whirling where you got that headboard..LOL!! I can only imagine!
Have fun with all your junque and your STAIRS!
Hugs
Karin
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Don’t tell me you’re stalking the graveyards now! I didn’t know they had dumpsters there!
Kelly
Shut UP! You did NOT get that lamp for free! It is SOOOOO cool!! I’d love it in my house!! Shade and all? It’s AWESOME!!! And that stool looks oddly familiar…
That step ladder is calling my name! Great junque, Karen!
xo Heidi
Did you pick up the headboard from a nursing home/hospice kind of place?
Love the lamp and the mirror behind it.
Saw a great piece on FB which showed a piece of mirror on an outside stair tread. Totally waiting for an accident….not just because it would be slippery but because it reflected the sky and it looked like you were stepping out into space…..