Funky Junk from the Country Barn Sale & Vintage Market 2016

  The Funky Junk from the Country barn was ready to go at 9:00 a.m. On July 23, 2016.  

  Remember that red barn that stands in our yard so eloquently, yes it was decked out in shabby loveliness! 

  Oh and our yard, full, full, full! This was just a small part of what we had, my hubby had the trailer packed and the Junk Truck box truck was full too.

    The evening before, it looked so peaceful under the evening sky.  Don't let it fool you, it was 96 degrees out with the highest humidity in two years, left us with a heat index of 105* degrees.  When you set a date ten months in advance, who knew? I kept telling myself, better than pouring rain!

  We hard iron yard art from Tonya Haynes at Juntique on Sofia Street. The yard was full of cool creatures holding flower pots! 

  While inside the barn, Julie & Danny from Great Finds Maumee, LLC were all set up.  Amazing vintage finds along with dress forms, bakers racks and so much more.  

  Tonya from Vintiques and Sophia Street was also here with lots of vintage pieces. She also had the fabulous green fan that kept her cool in the +100 degree heat! 

  Found on Brighton Street was set up by the pond with some beautiful artwork, quilts and vintage picnic baskets! 

 

Sunny Mead Alpacas from Whitehouse, Ohio were here also and everyone loved them.  They also brought their cart full of very cool items for sale! 

  Our old Pepsi Cola matchine had a workout that day keeping the water and pop cold.  It was ice cold and several customers wanted to buy it.  Not for sale though.

  There was plenty of vintage finds in the barn.  

  The Shabby Shack was hit with everyone who walked out to check it out! 

  Can't wait until next year! Well worth the work and plenty of new ideas to come! 

  Peace, love & junk! 

  geniece

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2016 I Can't Believe it's June Already!

  Wow, it's June already.  Can you believe it? Lots going on here at Funky Junk from the Country!  

  Take a look at the pieces of 2016 so far...

  Yes, I couldn't resist creating another ballerina dresser.  It was so much fun and this is a challenging design to create!

  This is the full finished piece! 

  I had to create with a little color.  This is General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint with an ebony wax.  This color is stunning! 

  This one was fun too! A first time for this graphic and I adore it.  This pic was before the Ebony wax finishing touch. 

  French typography is not only for furniture.  I picked this vintage suitcase up at an auction.  I can't resist and my hubby gets annoyed!  It was not in top top shape, yet it was perfect to draw on with a white oil Sharpie. If it doesn't move, it's fair game to draw on! 

  This is an old glove box from a vintage dresser.  Mr. Funky Junk added a bottom to the box and it was perfect for graphics.  I am obsessed with vintage dress forms, so hence, the design.  

  

  This vintage graphic is amazing.  So nice to create a piece with nostalgia from Toledo, Ohio.  This old door was just waiting for graphics to brighten it's future! 

  Just a fun sign to pass the time.  

  This piece was a labor of love!  My father was a Letter Carrier for 30+ years, I couldn't resist.  

  A fun drum table was calling to become a gorgeous clock table.  And it was! It's always 5:00 somewhere, and this table didn't last long at the Antique Mall.

  Mr. Funky Junk from the Country out did himself with this vintage bed turned into an amazing bench. This piece sold to a couple from Indiana who stopped by the Antique Mall on their way home.  Enjoy!

  This graphic is one of my favorites.  Simple, yet classic, oh so pretty.

  Every once in a while you have to bust out the white Sharpie and the General Finishes Lamp Black paint.

  This is just the French typography, lots of custom work, tables and chairs, lots of chairs!  Hope you enjoyed the pieces so far. Stay tuned for what the next six months holds.  Oh I can't wait!

  Thank you all!  A huge "Thank you" to the "Graphics Fairy" for their fabulous graphics and their continued support. I am over the moon excited every time they feature my work.  It never gets old, that's what keeps me creating.  

   Peace, love & junk,

  Geniece

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Happy Mothers Day!

    My two favorite Moms, my Mom & my sister, Celine! 💗

  Happy Mothers Day! Yes, another year has passed and it's Mothers Day again.  Every day should be Mothers Day if you are lucky enough to still have your mother.  Call her today and every chance you can, because there will come a day when you can't.  

    My daughter, Candice, Lexi {{my grandsons Mom}}, my grand daughter, Jaiden and myself! 

 Have you heard that saying "Sometimes when I open my mouth, my mother comes out"?  Lately my mother has come out! I said something the other day and seconds later I realized, I sounded just like my Mom! Wise & caring that is! 

    My Gramma, Goldie!  She will always hold onto my heart, sigh! 💗

  So, to all you Moms, step Moms, Grammas and Mr. Moms have a fabulous day every day! 

    Me and my sister, Celine! Yes, we are both Moms & Grammas! 💗

    My two beautiful children, Christian & Candice! Love you to the moon & back! 💗

  Peace, love & junk,

Geniece

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For now I will wonder and dream...

   

  I picked this old suitcase up at an auction and immediately wondered "Where has this piece traveled? What was carried in it? Who owned it? Was it ever lost in transit? 

  Yes, I am drawn to pieces with a history. I want to know the story, you know, the rest of that story! The black round suitcase has seen better days, the edges are frayed and the handle is worn.  Yet, wait for it...the key is tied to the handle.  Yeah! The lock and the latches on the side still work.  The fabric inside is worn, yet it has maintained it's color and pattern.  It still has that look of distinction! 

  Because of the condition of the suitcase, I decided to add some French typography to the top with a white oil Sharpie.  My obsession with French typography never ends, from suitcases, to windows, to furniture, if it doesn't move or bite....I see a potential canvas. 

  From the moment I spotted this suitcase at the auction, I have wondered "What adventures has this suitcase seen?" 

  It now has a new finish, a new breath of fresh air and is ready for a new adventure!  The black round suitcase is available at the Maumee Antique Mall, Maumee, Ohio.

  Adventure on, sweet suitcase! 

Peace, love & junk,

Geniece

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Traditional to True Shabby & Chic

  I picked this dresser up at an auction, it appeared to be in decent shape. {{Don't they all?}}. Well, sometimes your eyes can deceive you! Like so many dressers we buy, it needed an overhaul. The drawers needed tweeting, the wheels were broken and removed.  Several chunks were missing on the sides.  

  My hubby does all the repairs and preps everything for me.  He did remove the handles and filled one of the holes for each of the handles.  I prefer to use glass crystal knobs on my pieces, just my signature style! 

  Several coats of General Finishes Milk Paint in Antique White and it's ready for French typography. I have used this graphic before on a custom order with a very similar dresser.  Having done this graphic several times it only took my an hour or so with a black oil Sharpie.  Graphics can be found at The Graphics Fairy.com.  The graphics are complete.  I print my graphics out on graph paper {{yes, they do sell this at Office Max}} and then draw them by hand. The graph paper allows you to be able to block and determine where you start and spacing for your graphics. 

  Once the graphics are complete, it is ready for wax.  I prefer Ebony wax from BriWax.  Apply with a bristle brush and rub down with steel wool. Applying in small sections allows you to easily rub it into your piece and give it that finished look.  I use a black glaze on the top, so I can then use General Finishes Top Coat in Satin or Flat to protect the surface from stains and liquid damage.

  Off to the Maumee Antique Mall with this piece! Now, on to the next project! 

Thank you so much for checking in on my junk adventures! 

  Peace, love & junk! 

  geniece

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From Tired to Time Table

  Check out this old drum table that I picked up at an auction last year.  I love this style of table, simple and elegant.  Again, I knew as soon as I seen it what I wanted to do with it. Any guesses so far?  Stay tuned! 

  

  After a good bath with vinegar and water it was ready for paint.  It would take three coats of General Finishes Milk Paint in Antique White.  With a little dry brushing in Driftwood in between coats, only to the top.  I want this piece to have that aged feeling.

  Next up, some numbers and a French typography graphic from The Graphics Fairy. I did use stencils for the numbers and then drew the graphics on with a black Oil Sharpie.  After everything is complete, I will add a black glaze over the top and Ebony wax on the rest of the piece.  Last thing to do, use General Finishs Flat Performce Polyurethane. 

  Yes, it is adorable, ready for a beautiful room! 

  Thank you so much for checking in on my junk adventures! 

  Peace, love & junk! 

  geniece

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