Urban Farmgirl giveaway...

Mary over at Urban Farmgirl is having a giveaway. Go here to check it out. While you're there, take a look around. She will be a vendor at this year's Junk Bonanza, which you can read about here. I do love her style!

Flea Market Magic!

Have you seen it? It's finally here! Just picked up my copy today and I am in LOVE! I'm talking about Flea Market Style Magazine! For you junkers out there, this is inspirational eye candy at it's best!! And...because we love us a good flea market (none other than our very own JunkFest!!) and we love our readers....we're giving away one copy very soon! Whew, what a mouthful! Did you get all that?
What do you have to do to qualify for this giveaway, you ask? Just leave us a comment telling us about your favorite flea market find ever! One lucky duck will win a copy, plus a little extra flea market surprise!

Here's a little peek at what gets my attention at flea markets......

Rusty, chippy scales of every kind and color....

Vintage pails, shovels for the beach...

Stoneware, vintage pottery...

Timepieces...watches, clocks, faces....

Let's hear it from you....where have you been and what did you find?

Oh yeah, don't forget....the party starts Saturday! Head over to Alchemy Junk's "So You Think You Can Decorate" contest...we're playing along! Go vote for your favorite!

Do you have JunkMarket Style?

Do you have JunkMarket Style? If you've never visited the site JunkMarketStyle.com, now's the time to check out this great venue for junk ideas and inspiration galore! Sue Whitney, the brains behind this operation, has authored several books on junking, makes appearances across the country at home shows, and has even graced the stages of The Today Show.


As a contributor on the JMS site, blogging friend Kathy, a.k.a "Sylvia's Vintage Daughter" has had the opportunity to spend time with Sue and other JMS site contributors. She recently interviewed Sue Whitney and posted about it on her blog. Head on over there to learn a little more on the junker extraordinairre....AND enter your name in Kathy's giveaway!

A Birthday...and a Giveaway!

A little birdie told me it's someone's birthday! Okay, it's actually written on my calendar, but I thought you should know too!! Happy Birthday Andrea....a.k.a. Junk Girl!

In honor of Junk Girl's birthday (shhh...can't tell which one it is...I'm already in big trouble!) we're having a giveaway!! All you have to do is leave a comment wishing Andrea a happy birthday, become one of our followers, and mention us on your blog...simple! What are we giving away? These:

"Flea Market Style" by Emily Chalmers.....a down-filled canvas pillow with a great crown graphic....and a vintage Big Ben clock! The book is filled with great ideas on decorating with your flea market, garage sale, or possibly JunkFest finds! The pillow is for the laying of the head while you're reading your new book....and the Big Ben? To add to your collection, or start a new one, of course!! Let's get those birthday wishes started....and be sure to leave me your email address. We'll be selecting a winner on October 10th!

Have a wonderful birthday Andrea!

Giveaway!

Ever seen these fabulous ceramic spheres with numbers and letters on them? Here's your chance to win some! Head over to see Holly at HomebodyHolly's and leave her a comment for your chance to win. Please tell her you read about it here! Thanks and good luck! Oh, and don't be mad, but I'm gonna win them!