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Topic: Will Junk/Vintage ever lose its appeal???

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Started 2 years ago by The Farmers Wife
Latest reply from AnnOfGreenoak

The Farmers Wife
Member

Hey all ~~

I am struggling with some major decisions in my life...Basically, I am considering leaving the somewhat secure world of teaching to do some counseling/case work part time and junk & create the rest of the time.

I want to know from all of you -- where do you think this is headed?? I know that I personally have experienced a lot of growth in my business in the last 2-3 years. I feel like junk/vintage/upcycle/recycle is growing by leaps and bounds. People of all walks of life seem to appreciate it.

But, what do all of you think? Especially those of you that do this full time -- is it worth it? Will people be loving junk forever???

The part time counseling that I am looking at actually pays pretty well and I think I could make up the rest with junking. I am just burnt out on teaching. I have been for awhile. I want to do something that makes ME happy.

Advice, please. Don't be shy!

Posted 2 years ago #
Marge
Member

I think the recycle/upcycle/reuse way of life is here to stay. We have to take better care of this planet. After all, it is the only planet with chocolate! Oops, sorry, I couldn't help that.

Now to be serious. This has nothing to do with the popularity or lasting appeal of junk, but I will pass along to you what I have told other people in similar situations.

Go for it.

Follow your dream. It is not going to come true if you don't give it a try.

What's the worst that could happen? You fail. No one dies. No one gets seriously hurt. You decide that you can't make a living and your are forced to go back to teaching. At least you tried.

The scenario of you returning to teaching really isn't so bad. The bad scenario is you sitting in your rocking chair on the porch when you are 80 and you say, "I wonder what my life would have been like if I had taken that counseling job and really worked my junk business back in 2011."

You will not know if you can make this new idea work if you don't give it a try. And if you try and it truly doesn't work, maybe you have to give up. But that doesn't mean you have to give up for good, either. You can always try again some other time. At least you have teaching to fall back on if you need it. And don't forget that you can always substitute teach.

I'm sure you will think long and hard before making this important decision. Easy for me to say, but I say do it, especially if your husband is supportive of the idea. My very best wishes to you!!

Posted 2 years ago #
mcnaughton
Member

I think you can count on junk, but what is considered good stuff will probably change over time just as the "country" look has. The idea of resycling and reusing is only going to get stronger and people will always want something that is mass produced and the same in every big box store. I'd say go for it.

Posted 2 years ago #
lovecrafting
Member

I say GO FOR IT! I think the type of junk will change but I have been selling "junk" long before it was fashionable so who knows. I do this for a living and am not getting rich any time soon but boy am I having fun and to me being happy is worth more than money can buy.

Posted 2 years ago #
Meadowview Farm
Member

My very favorite artist, Tracy Porter, says - "Dream with your eyes open". That is my mantra. I am really not a risk taker, but if I feel it, know it, have a gut sense that it will be O.K. -- then jump off the cliff. If you don't try -- then it will become a regret. You certainly have padded your risk with what sounds like a steady & well paying part time job (this is wise)...so, why wouldn't you give this a try? What would you miss if you didn't...what would you miss if you did?
Kari

Posted 2 years ago #
gigi
Member

i think with economy as is and no upward trends in site...people will look for all the savings, values, reuses, etc that money can buy. so, yes its here to stay but would i leave a somewhat secure for a somewhat unsure....to me it's one in the hand is worth two in the bush and i tend to like having a security blanket. but that's just me.

Posted 2 years ago #
mcnaughton
Member

Oops! I meant to say that people will want something NOT mass-produced. You knew what I meant, right?

Posted 2 years ago #
junxtaposition
Member

the trend will continue, but that said....you will have more competition as more people are right where you are...i have seen so many more people jump on this bandwagon in the last few years. when i started i had very little competition...now just take a look at etsy !....you have to pay attention to changinge trends, do alot of reserch (that really tough stuff..like read magazines...go to shows....blog hop.....) you need to be willing to change/grow with the trends...

Posted 2 years ago #
SecondHandRosie
Member

Hmmm...as a retired teacher AND a junker my first thought was, "Wonder how many years she has toward retirement?" There were several times in my 28 years of teaching that I just wanted to walk out and do something else. Thank goodness I didn't. My health insurance takes a big chunk out of my retirement check, but, with what I draw and what my husband draws I was able to retire fulltime at 53. If you have a lot of time in, please consider all the aspects of quitting teaching now. The junking can be done at anytime and along with your regular job.

JMHO Good luck on whatever you decide to do.

Posted 2 years ago #
The Farmers Wife
Member

thank you to all of you for your thoughts and ideas.

Yes, I believe that junk has trends just like everything else. Luckily I feel like I have kept up with the trends over the last few years, but who knows about the future??

I have been teaching 12 years, so yes, I have some put toward retirement. If I took a counseling job I would probably sub a couple times a month so that I could keep that retirement plan (IPERS - iowa public employee retirement system) and would also start some kind of other retirement plan. I have researched this - read up on Dave Ramsey, and kind of understand the risks, etc.

Teaching used to be something that I loved. But it has changed and the kids have changed. There is no respect, no appreciation. In my area (family and consumer sciences) I often get the kids that like to mess around and not take anything seriously. I also have a lot of 'extra' stuff I have to do -- upkeep of FOUR kitchens, 12 sewing machines, etc. I also have to be the advisor to the student group. I just had two students win a competitive event at our state leadership conference and they advance to the national competition in California in July. It is wonderful for them and I am proud of them but I DO NOT WANT to take a week ouf of my summer to spend with high school kids -- I do that all school year! I also go on other overnight trips with these kids THROUGHOUT the school year.

I am sorry that I am complaining a lot. I am sure that everyone has things they do not like about their jobs...it is just that I see other options for myself and wondering if I should take a leap of faith!!!

Posted 2 years ago #
tricia
Member

Isn't life complicated? I know where you're coming from with the FCS, but the big issue would be health insurance. To replace the coverage would be over a thousand a month and a lot of out of pocket expenses. I know someone who had hoped to retire, but her husband was unexpectedly laid off, and with medical problems, must retain her job. I know some go without insurance, but one health episode can wipe out a lot of assests. As far as going in and out of teaching, in our area at least, there are rarely openings. By the way congratuations on the success of your students, you must be making a big difference to them.

Posted 2 years ago #
Meadowview Farm
Member

What do you want to do? What does you heart & soul tell you to do?

When we stumbled upon our farm in 2006 -- we literally jumped off the cliff. Bought a vacant 150 year old farm that was not liveable. Planned a move 2.5 hours from our current home with no jobs, no benefits -- nothing. It was a leap of faith. I thank my stars that we did -- we pinch ourselves every day. Was it easy? No Was it worth it? Oh yes. And the best part, I will never live with that regret of not following my heart.

So -- do what YOU & your family feel is right. Pad your risk if you can -- what about a leave of absence from teaching? Go ahead and write down your pro & con list --- this is leading with your head. Then go with what you know you need to do --- that is following your heart. There is never success without risk...but we each measure success with our own little ruler. For every inch I might gain with stability -- I am certain is negated with regret.

When all is said, you must decide...wish it was easier than that.
Kari

Posted 2 years ago #
primstop
Member

It is such a tough decision, especially in this economy. I've had my store for 18 years now. Changed it up many a time. I work as a para in spec. ed. Love the people I work with, love the kids...but, find myself not wanting to do it anymore. For me to walk away would not be giving up nearly what you would and yet, I am still struggling. My husband is out of work (long story) and we are trying to make this a living and not an extra. It's hard... especially playing catch up. At our age I wonder how long we can keep up this hard work... yet, what else do we do... this is what we know. Enjoy it a lot... at times and not so much when we are working until wee hours of the morning getting ready for a show or an open house and we are dead tired.
Can you take a year off and go back if you want to. I know in our district you can do that... at least after maternity leave. I'm not sure if you can for just any reason. Worth looking into though. I also know that junking, shop owning, shows etc. all take a lot of time...most times more than a regular job and that takes time away from your family.
It's just such a hard decision... especially since jobs are not as plentiful...even teaching, which has always been a reliable job market.
On one hand .... life is too short & on the other hand... life is too short... too short to short to give up on security and too short to not follow your dreams.
Best of luck! Hope the sign you need falls in your lap!
Laurie :)

Posted 2 years ago #
The Farmers Wife
Member

I love all of you for listening and offering your thoughts!!!

Why do we have to grow up and be responsible???!?!??! :)

Posted 2 years ago #
SecondHandRosie
Member

Shoot, I don't know but sometimes it sure stinks, doesn't it!? LOL

Posted 2 years ago #
AnnOfGreenoak
Member

I THNK ITS PRETTY HARD....THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE OUT THERE ENJOYING and selling junk finds and projects....and most of them arent making much money at all..a mall booth bringing in 500$ a month isnt really an income, but its a heck of a supplement!!! ..... plus so many of the junk fans are natural born thrifters who want to get it free or at goodwill or yardsales....
then there is china...who can make anything small for cheap!!!
there are so many ways to enjoy this business without risking everything..i would be careful and really look at what you can really sell before you decide...and be like judge judy!!!
but it sounds like you are on pretty firm ground and have some things that are really working...plus you dont have to h ave a full ilncome from it...

but i do think repurposed and used will last a long long time...the styles will change tho, and that works if you c an be flexible....my goal is always to make it, not to paint things a certain color...i go with the flow...we have survived from pure antiques thru the country look from china...ugg. to now when m ost have no interest in pure antiques.but call it vintage and repurposed...
but there were always fun creative homeowners who reacted to our version of the curent trends...fun outside the box people...for 30 yrs..
i would do it...
lots of good thoughts on this thread!!!
ann
www.greenoakantiques.com

Posted 2 years ago #
AnnOfGreenoak
Member

i keep thinking about this question....and heres an example i bumped into today...about 4 or 5 yrs ago i got real interested in ACTs and collage AND FOUND WONDERFUL LINKS ON LINE...and i made a file of them on my computer.......today i was reviewing my file and more than half were gone...i couldnt find their sites.... so things definitly change ....some who were still there are MOSS HILL STUDIO, ARTCHIX, STAMPERS ANONYMOUS..LIPSTICKRANCH...and i still like those so much...
another bad example is the glass slide jewelry....3 or 4 yrs ago they were 10, 20$$$ now as a storei can buy really cute ones all finished and nice for 5$ ..
so all this just shows you have to stay ahead of the game/in the game...
i hope some of the places i couldnt find are still out there somewhere....glitter and grunge...rust and velvet...becky christian..... maybe their addresses just changed...but i sure got a lot of unknown site messages...
ann
www.greenoakantiques.com....

Posted 2 years ago #
TESIE
Member

Don't apologize for being human. I agree with you kids and times have changed, and teachers are struggling. I recently seen a report about a teacher losing her job because she was venting to a friend on facebook. She thought it was private and didn't know that anyone could now read her posts. The venting was strong worded but true also. basically talking about the kids disrespecting her and were spoiled because the parents gave them such expensive things and then would brag about it. She now is having trouble finding employment.
I think it is a good thing that you have something to fall back on if you so choose.
Someone mentioned their mantra....mine is
When I let go of who I am.........I can become who I want to be. I use this when I am struggling with trying or doing something new and different.

Posted 2 years ago #
thehillbillies
Member

Janelle, I feel your pain. As DH graduated with a teaching degree last May we have sat here with no jobs in sight for him. Now, as student loans are mounting, and still no job we are struggling to find our way. We consign at a great shop that brings $400-$1000 in a month, but that's not a steady salary.

We're torn, is this a sign that we need to take junking/antiquing to the next level? But with a brand new teaching degree and $40K later, really?!? Fate couldn't have told us this BEFORE he went back?

AND then there is the economy... it's not getting better, how many people are going to keep buying this stuff or start hitting auctions and yard sales on their own to take ideas from us and not pay? It's a scary scary time right now. We all sit here with 'what ifs' and wait for fate to hand us the cards. DH says 'what will be will be'... I on the other hand want to plan the next 3 years with definite answers... In whatever you decide, good luck! And I just wish he had endorsements in your position so we could just move down and he could take your job! :)

Posted 2 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Hillbilly so sorry your havning such a hard time. Could he do private tutoring? Times are so bad esp for teachers it seems. I'll be praying a job opens you him...

Posted 2 years ago #
AnnOfGreenoak
Member

good luck hillbilly.... its so rough out there now...we just lost a few teachers to save money....
if you had a hot product maybe a couple of shows a year would be good.... i see some out there really making it in the junk world...... not many tho...
or if you found 3 booths that might double or triple your money.

Posted 2 years ago #
thehillbillies
Member

thank you Leveta and Ann! Any prayers and luck are welcome! All we can do as a whole in the junking community is work with what we have and hope for the best! I can get real creative with junk... just not sure if it's edible tho! :)

Posted 2 years ago #
tricia
Member

Its difficult put on hold a brand new degree. Just today I visited with a young teacher who is a little discouraged, she felt she was doing all the right things and still nothing materializing. Some other businesses consider a BA, even in other areas, for management positions. Perhaps with interest and experience with fixing up items for your booths a natural might be the home improvement chains. A relative has had success with a major home improvement store located in the midwest.

Posted 2 years ago #
copperhead
Member

DIL got a masters in library then got a library job paying $8 an hour and she has all kinds of debt now too. The other DIL got a job at a hospital and they are short handed so she is working a lot of hours. Me, I work 3 pt jobs to make ends meet and have been helping DH side the house we live in. I'm hoping I can keep up the juggling act for a little while yet with out dropping all the balls... DH is working piecemeal on paying work and flat out on the house.

What I am wondering about junk is plastic & fake wood. There is so much of it. Is it being re-purposed, re-used, re-inspired, re-anythinged?

Posted 2 years ago #
thehillbillies
Member

Hum... that a good question Copper. I have lots of "new" junk that is made of plastic or particle board and always look away as I don't think people want pieces like that... I may have to get my head rollin' on that!
BTW, DH applied for a librarian job ($9.50/hour 25 hours a week)1/2 a block from our house... he was OVER qualified. Gotta love it!

Posted 2 years ago #
The Farmers Wife
Member

You all have given me a lot to think about.

DH and I talked about it a few days ago...Actually, there wasn't much of me talking. It was mostly him saying "Are you crazy?"

We are also in the process of buying our farm and possibly building a house in the next few years. We basically have to build the house since ours is an old farm house and would probably cost just as much to remodel/add on as it would to build new. So, yes, I am crazy I guess. Crazy to give up stability and security.

I am not giving up, though. I would still like to get out of the classroom. I WILL NOT retire there! :) I would like to be out by the time I am 40 (5 years). Maybe if I plan and save that can happen.

THANK YOU again to all of you for your thoughts and input! It has helped tons!!!

Posted 2 years ago #
copperhead
Member

Yeah new houses cost about as much as re-doing an old one - but the old one is already there - it can be done a bit at a time... debt free.... old stuff can be used/re-used... could/would/should you in a new house?

Posted 2 years ago #
tricia
Member

Plastic? I can't think of one cherished plastic piece of anything passed down to me or purchased. Do you notice they don't age well and discolor? Particle wood furnitue? It stands up poorly to being moved, moisture, refinishing, reanything. We have used our share of things made from both of these materials, but they don't stand the test of time.

Posted 2 years ago #
The Farmers Wife
Member

Tricia ~~

TRUST ME I would much rather have an old house. Infact, I begged my husband to MOVE my grandmother's house (15 miles away) to our farm to remodel/restore it. I got a big FAT NO to that, too! it is a huge house with an amazing walk up attic (crafting room!). I LOVE it and have tons of memories attached to it!

As for our current home It was somewhat built in a hole. It was built in the 50s - no tiling, no dirt moved to avoid water. Our basement has water/dampness all the time and it has affected the rest of the home -- lots of mold, mostly in the basement but now is starting to enter other parts of the home. We have had several professionals look at and we get the same answer every time -- destroy it and start over.

I am excited about a new house but also very frustrated with everything looking 'new'. I am on a mission to find as many fixtures/moldings/trims/etc, etc, that I can put in the new house!!!

Posted 2 years ago #
tricia
Member

I would love to plan/build new, don't think it will happen. I was actually posting about Copperheads' and Hillbillies question in several posts above about what to do with plastic and particle board items. I see there is a new thread on that. We looked into restoring/remodeling an old farm house that had been vacant, but were advised there were too many negatives too.

Posted 2 years ago #
copperhead
Member

Janelle,
We own a very, very ugly little cottage. It was bought mainly for the garage and yard. My Dad owns a bunch of rental houses and DH fixes them. He has to have someplace to stash junk, tools, parts, what ever... The ugly little cottage has some issues with water leaking various places and causing mold. We think between window leaks, the roof and possibly the holes where someone tried to insulate the walls from outside water gets in somewhere. Then the crawl space has some moisture issues & drain pipes, water pipes and heat ducts with issues - go figure... WE knew when be bought it. Yuck. Well, YUCK!!! If we can get whatever leaks fixed, then it needs renovations. Like maybe all but the cool door knobs... I kind of doubt if we would ever get our money back if we do all the place needs. We didn't pay very much at all for it. We couldn't buy either land or build a garage for what we have in the place. I have big dreams of a studio in there though... sigh... The living room is very good sized and there is a good sized already gutted kitchen. We've talked about putting a simple sink and cook top and a freezer, and a big table in the back bedroom (and have short runs for pipes) make kind of a place to can stuff from the garden.

We also bought the house next door in the tax sale. It IS worth fixing up... well, DH thinks so... ahem... I haven't seen enough of the house to have ideas - well a few maybe... It will need some paint and TLC for sure. DH says he isn't sure if it has any plumbing in there at all - someone stole the air conditioner - and the swing frame (the swing is still back there on the ground...) and they took the gate - possibly the water pipes.... we haven't located the furnace yet... Someone needed a fix I guess.

We built a house 20 years ago - I will never do that again. My kids were trying to decide which parent they would be stuck living with... We argued over all kinds of STUPID stuff. The stupidest was where to put the switch to the vent fan in the bathroom... That one was a real zinger. DH wanted it handy - I wanted it by the light switch. DH won. DH NEVER used that switch EVER... So SOMEONE had to go IN there and smell THAT and hit the switch... oh never mind. I to wanted to incorporate junk in my house 20 years ago - DH thought it was inappropriate to put used stuff in a new house. So I will happily remodel - what ever... I am looking forward to seeing the place in good light. I do know it will need some major clean up. I'm hoping to figure out how to blog this project. No particle board kitchen cabinets for me.

I bet it would cost a pile to move a house 15 miles. My son met some guy named Pinky who moves houses with mules at a tractor show. (Son was working) (Pinky was a twin - his brother was Blue...) So there are still house movers out there. Have you got Amish near? If you got it moved, then you would have to renovate. So your DH maybe correct it could be better to build. Before you start to build a house, get the ugly arguments out of the way... LOL

Posted 2 years ago #
dianeinthevalley
Member

We built a few years ago. I designed the house and tried to make it look like an older farm house. I used plain 1 X 4's for the moldings, and tried not to make anything too modern looking. Wish I had gone for the white siding and tin roof. We used 2 X 6's for the outside walls. It feels solid and the wind doesn't bother us like in the other house.

At 35 you still have your whole life ahead of you. If your not happy doing your job then it will never be a career and you won't have your heart in it. I work in a special ed classroom and believe me it is not my dream job, but it is putting my kids through college. My husband has been working 3 states away for 2 years now and he is thinking of starting his own business. At 54, that's a whole lot scarier than 35. I didn't really give you any advice did I? Sorry. I've followed your blog and you have a great sense of style. Do you feel in your heart you could make a go of it AND will your husband back you and help? Things that make you go hhhmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Posted 2 years ago #
The Farmers Wife
Member

Copperhead and Diane ~ you two should write a book!!!!!

Such interesting stories we all have! I love this community!

Posted 2 years ago #
copperhead
Member

I just mowed the grass over at the tax house. Someone was into gardening. There are some nice flowers coming up and the grass is nice and thick but there are little trees growing in cracks and odd places. Oh and the Christmas lights are still up across the front. Another month and a half to wait for the deed.

Posted 2 years ago #
dianeinthevalley
Member

Janelle, thanks but mine would be a "How not to do things" book. LOL
Hey Copperhead, at least it's already decorated!

Posted 2 years ago #
copperhead
Member

so is the inside of the house - a la de trash... the yard also had a few whiskey bottles - not old ones - with NO spiders... not that I would.....

Posted 2 years ago #
vintage junkie
Member

This is in answer to this topic's question -- I participated in a yard sale today with 2 other women. I have been getting rid of some of my "collections" in the last 6 months. Almost all my vintage stuff sold today - 2 young women (young compared to me!) were only shopping for vintage and only bought my old hand mirror, old vegetable bin, old jar with a bale handle on it, large criss cross refrigerator dish, and a McCoy canister (with a badly distressed pattern left on it). These buyers were no older than low 30's. I talked to the one who bought the veg bin for awhile, and she told me all about her red retro kitchen with roosters in it, and how she collects only used vintage items. I think that indicates vintage will stay popular. This yard sale was on a long street and the whole street was invited to participate. It allowed people to park their cars once and walk up & down, using less gas to hit several sales in 3-4 blocks. And neighbors could walk to them with no vehicle use. We held sold stuff for buyers while they continued down the street. BTW, I am really enjoying your tax sale house saga, Copperhead. Best wishes to you and all of you above in the 'junk' business. I love reading all your posts.....

Posted 2 years ago #
copperhead
Member

sssssoooooooo...... stay tuned - there WILL be more....

DH and I have been cruising the "mid-century modern" sites. VERY interesting. There is stuff about saving the pink bathrooms. We think we have a wall of pink tile up stairs - we don't know if it is plastic or real and in what condition but it is PINK. There is info about steel cabinets. There are steel kitchen cabinets. We don't know what condition. There are some cool faucets out there to use instead of dish washers - they fit on the old sinks with side drainers and front mount faucets. We have that sink. Who knows what condition. A year ago when we won the tax sale house we might have gutted that stuff out. We've had some time to think and search. Maybe waiting a year isn't such a bad thing after all. We have about another 6 weeks to a month left to wait for the deed. Some time in June probably. Who would have thought ugly steel kitchen cabinets or pink bathrooms would "come back"? Yeah, junk is here to stay, be restored, re-purposed, re-used... enjoyed... I figure if it works keep it working. If it's dead figure something else out.

Vintage, those young gals probably bought that stuff for the mid century modern looking decor - there are people who buy and sell and those who collect - I'm sure they all know their stuff.

Posted 2 years ago #
Leveta
Member

Copper it's so exciting waiting with you. I think for us all the day you get your deed and go in again to see what you have we will all be with you looking...

Posted 2 years ago #
tricia
Member

Last night I caught part of the the HGTV home giveaway show. The interior designer was in a showroom and she looked at a tag and read it "retro,recycled,relic." "Good",she said, she was incorporating green/recycled pieces in the design. One interesting piece was a chair made from two metal radiators. They said the neighborhood was midcentury modern farmhouse. Has anyone every used some cute tags or advertising "Vintage...", "Retro ...."? Does it change how customers perceive the items? I know to those who are into "junk" it is obvious,but in the business world, the marketing places the product as something "upscale" etc.

Posted 2 years ago #
copperhead
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I wish you all could be there with me that day - I'm working on the camera thing - you have to get your own refreshments - I'm hoping for a blog by then. My youngest DIL is off college by then and says she can help. I have pics of the exterior. Just gotta get them to talk to me.

Posted 2 years ago #
The Farmers Wife
Member

Like I said earlier ~ DH is NOT letting me quit my job, BUT all of your comments about how much people are loving vintage at least makes me feel that there is job security in my 'part-time' job.

Last year was the best year I have had thus far and hope to build on that. So, like I said I am staying where I am at for now. Maybe we will just save everything I make junking this year and put it toward our down payment! We are going to start the Dave Ramsey system this month, too. LORD HELP US!!

Keep up the house/remodel, etc stories Copperhead. Can't wait to hear more!!!! We can all live vicariously through you! :)

Posted 2 years ago #
jillruth
Member

Janelle, we built our "old farmhouse" in 1997. You can build an older looking new home successfully. It will just take some effort choosing the finishes and mostly the style.

Posted 2 years ago #
copperhead
Member

We did that - it turned out just fine. I wish the architect was still around - there are others. We found ours through the small ads in Fine Homebuilding but it was in 1990. Ours had an old style look to it and it was energy efficient with a very efficient floor plan. We used a lot of hardwood - floors, doors, trim, kitchen, stairs, etc. But that was 1990. Loved that house but it was beyond our means... on the other hand it has financed things for us now keeping us debt free.

With Craig's list and Re-Store type places that are now available, I'm thinking you might be able to find vintage used materials. Saves cash, keeps stuff out of land fills and looks better - but you have to have time or money to give it some TLC. It's what we are hoping to do with our next project house.

Posted 2 years ago #
Prior
Member

Well, I'm not found of plastic or particle board, but I am found of decoupage and some of these items can look pretty cool covered in old maps, song sheets, dictionary sheets, tea stained papers, or any pretty paper you choose...even the Funny Papers.

My house in over 100 years old...money and time is always an issue..

New roof, plumbing, wiring, windows, flooring, insulation, fixtures, and so much stuff I have intentionally blocked out in the last 13 years, but it has afforded us the oppurtunity to help our first 4 kids through college...with the baby boy graduating High School this year. We have learned and our kids have learned skills, getting along and making do...

Could you build in a different location on your farm and use your old house as a shop or storage place for your business, that is always an issue for me...or a rental property for extra income?

Anyway, not much help from me, but enjoying this topic and the off shoots of it too!
Lezlee

Posted 2 years ago #
copperhead
Member

Here, you can even get the t-shirt...
http://hamamori.com/sale_23066_473068449-I-Live-Vicariously-Through-Myself-T-shirt.htm

Posted 2 years ago #
stevensvintage
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For the love of all that's pure i hope not. Lol
I truely feel that this is here to stay, for many reasons. My thought is that nothing old can truely be remade a!gain. That means a lot to me and those that i meet. Handmade treasures are also getting hard to cone by. So FOLLOW YOUR HEART!!!! YOU WILL NOT FAIL.
Fear destroys creativity and personal growth.

Posted 2 years ago #
AnnOfGreenoak
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when i got married in the 60s...omg!!!there was a neat magazine called budget decorating....it was all about the same thing, using and reusing cast offs in creative useful ways, just with a different name....we cut off the legs of a fabulous table tho...it wasnt worth anything then but later it sure was...
ann
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Posted 2 years ago #

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