Comments on: In Pursuit of ‘Junk’

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:25:41 +0000

I found three old wicker sewing baskets, large and sturdy enough to sit on the wooden top, and covered the tops with designer fabric.

I also haunt Goodwill shops, and I’ve tried to understand why I do this, but it’s no use. The chance to find a lovely side table (I found an elegant table in oak, with long, delicate legs $15) or even an outfit for $9.50 — keeps proving irresistible.

Of course, I have made a few shopping errors, including some doozies. I just bought a beautiful old white entertainment center for $40, intending to use it for books. But it’s too heavy to carry upstairs so it sits in the hall, near the door. Next week, the neighborhood is holding a yard sale….

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:04:33 +0000

One day I would love to go to Paris and hunt in their markets. I always wonder though how to send the items home? I also love treasure hunting. Garage sales and thrift shops and Craiglist and Ebay are my favorite places to hunt! It is twice the fun to find interesting items for a fraction of the price. And if you have a good eye, then its even more special. I found an old Bergere chair for 20.00 at Goodwill and hired my neighbor who is a retired upholster (sp) recover it in zebra fabric! It is awesome. The whole thing cost me only 200.00 fabric and all. It looks like a very fancy chair that would have cost over 1000.00 Im sure. My husband used to look at me cross eyed because he couldnt see what I saw, now he just trusts me. I too Love Junk!

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:49:32 +0000

I find pleasure turning another’s junk into treasure. = ) One place for treasures… I surf ShopGoodwill.com across the nation and have found such. I get to help a charity and get my treasure fix as well. It’s the hunt too.

I’d love to be able to do the Paris auction sometime. Sounds great!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:10:59 +0000

I used to be annoyed by my dad and his constant pursuit of what I considered junk. I was embarrassed by his finds (at times rightfully so; one of his finds a tree stump-turned-lacquered-table) and never understood the value of the find and the thrill of the chase.

As I’ve grown up I’ve learned that what he does is so much more valuable than the typical department store lifestyle that I chose. I’ve learned to take my time, to look for special objects, and that value isn’t determined only by a dollar sign.

Thanks again for a lovely and thought provoking post!

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:45:36 +0000

I love old green glass – my mom found me a kerosene storm lamp, with both the base and shade in green. It is so special to me, mostly because my mom is now 87 and can’t do much. When she could, she thought of me.

By: Christa

Christa — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:52:10 +0000

Oh I couldn’t agree more. Recycling and second-hand is two of my favorite subjects as well I use them to make my own line of jewellery however, but at times I save an item just as it is as well.
I’m especially fond of 1930′s and 1940′s Art Deco. It’s an amazing period that should never have ended