Since the yard sales from my last post weren't spectacular, Mr. VJIMT was itching to go junking. Unfortunately, I was bogged down with some freelance work and couldn't break away, so he went by himself, which I'm sure disappointed him terribly.
I still got stuff -- and didn't have to move a muscle -- as he saw some things he thought looked Etsy-ish.
Like this avocado green owl cookie jar. I don't like avocado green OR owls (discuss) which of course he knows, but they are BIG sellers on Etsy. So that's where this guy headed.
This deer planter is much cuter, in my opinion, but also headed to my Etsy shop.
As well as this pair of Victorian milk glass candlesticks.
He did get himself some things. Like another group photo (of a school orchestra) to add to his collection.
And this great old metal sign.
And this amazingly colored rusty metal bucket.
I know you want an extra close-up of the rusty yummy goodness.
Also this giant metal hook -- it's about a foot wide.
And these red architectural pieces.
How cool is this big yellow metal gear thingy? It's huge -- about 20 inches wide.
He found these way cool scroll-y architecture pieces, and talked about making them into a base for a table.
Personally, I think he's been watching too many episodes of Picker Sisters. Which I don't care for much, except for the part where the sketches animate. I won't go into the annoying banter of the hosts, how contrived the show seems, or how ridiculous their "junking" outfits are.
He must be seeing something else, huh? [insert sarcasm here]
But I digress. The next day, he found this image on the Restoration Hardware website.
Talk about having the eye!
** sigh **
My husband says it's junk for a reason.
I could NEVER convince him to go junking FOR me, let alone WITH me lol
I continue to read and drool at the same time. Your blog is a treasure :)
Posted by: Lori | 20 November 2011 at 03:53 PM
I want to go shopping with you two!
Love that old sign!
Posted by: Sandi ~ A Cottage Muse | 28 September 2011 at 12:57 PM
Good Stuff! Love the group photo!
Posted by: Emily | 28 September 2011 at 08:26 AM
Oh, I'm so glad I'm not the only SisterHater ;-) Daisy Dukes, cowboy boots, perfect hair? yeah right. Seemed like those people had been sought out as well, not that they just "dropped in". We aren't all that dumb. Rant, over. I agree that the red pieces are a mold, see how those bumps on the corners fit into each other? Great finds, her's to the for real junkers!
Posted by: Pam | 27 September 2011 at 08:19 PM
What? You don't wear itty bitty little shorts and a bandana on your head when you go out junking? Loved the photos AND the commentary. Even if owls are a huge seller on Etsy, I simply can't stand the thought of having them in my house while they wait for a buyer. (This could change if I get really desperate, trust me.)
Posted by: Barbara | 27 September 2011 at 07:05 PM
My husband is game to make me a dirty martini and survey my finds after a day of junking. But shopping FOR you? That is above and beyond the call of duty. I'd hold on to that guy if I were you!
xo
Pam
Posted by: One Gal's Trash | 27 September 2011 at 06:50 PM
I love your site--so much more "real" than the annoying P.S. show--in my opinion they do not have the true junker mentality--and must have unlimited money to burn...as well as tons of short-shorts and boots, LOL.Like we all have a huge truck, an expensive shop in L.A., and on and on...!Anywho, loove the stuff you got, I'm a South Jersey gal myself and love to see what you get each weekend. Keeps me gettin' up each Saturday rarin' to go yard-saleing! Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Marti Palmieri | 27 September 2011 at 07:25 AM
Great stuff! Your photos are really wonderful too.
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | 27 September 2011 at 03:55 AM
The red architectural pieces are the top and bottom of a slip mold for perhaps a sphere-shaped ceramic christmas ornament and the big,yellow metal thingy has lived a former life as one of many blades from a 1950's era push type lawn aerator.
check out this link:
http://hi.atgimg.com/img/x/2656/sa42gy.jpg
I agree about the Picker Sisters..a bit much to say the least..and the guy who gets pulled into making silk purses out of sow's ears!! I mean really!!
Posted by: Nancy Glasgow-Narma | 26 September 2011 at 11:29 PM
Great Finds and I totally agree with you on the Picker Sisters, I only watched it once and was quite annoyed with the banter. I think I'll stick with Frank and Mike.
Posted by: Helen and Her Daughters | 26 September 2011 at 10:56 PM
LOL! I just *heard* about Picker Sisters today, and the description was pretty much what yours was...but you can't deny your husband has the eye! Great finds.
Posted by: Korrie@RedHenHome | 26 September 2011 at 10:51 PM
What a guy! That is some great stuff...
Posted by: Anne at Kitschy Vintage | 26 September 2011 at 10:36 PM
These are all great finds, but I think your best is find to date is Mr. VJIMT. :) Congrats on all your keepers!
-Revi
Posted by: Revi | 26 September 2011 at 09:56 PM
I just want to tag along on one of your adventures and watch you both in action. I can document to whole excursion on film for you. :0) I'm amazed at what you both can see where no one else can see anything. I'm in awe.
Posted by: Colleen | 26 September 2011 at 09:37 PM