Saturday, August 1, 2009

Killer Junk!


I just returned from a 2 day adventure, junking in Iowa with my buddies Jane and Sarah. I wasn't planning on buying anything...it was strictly a photo safari for me. The magnificent glider above was that thing I wasn't planning on buying. I couldn't resist. I know you would have done the same thing. Right?

I will do a full blown post about What Cheer flea market and all the great shops we visited along the way, including our last stop where I put down the camera and took out my wallet!

The killer glider will be for sale at Junk Bonanza ...I don't have anywhere to put it. At least I can own it for a little while. Tell me I am not crazy!
Peace
Ki
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35 comments:

  1. The Whistle StopAugust 1, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    That is awesome! It would be a hard one to give up!
    Wish Cammie and I would of hitched along!
    Can't wait to see more!
    Laurie

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  2. GloJoeSewsAugust 1, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    I love that glider! Ur not crazy. BTW, love your sprinkler tp holder. Only, in my household, a holder that low be called a cat toy! My house with be tp'd!!! Great blog. Clever ideas. Wish I lived out ur way to participate in the great junking. Oh well. We do have the Rose Bowl Flea Market out here.

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  3. NicNacManiacAugust 1, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    You are so not crazy..I would have snatched that sucker up in a flash!!
    Can't wait for more picks from you adventure!!
    Hugs xOxO, Nerina :)

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  4. Sandy Knutson-GrebnerAugust 1, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    LOVE IT! I'm glad I'm not the only one that has to have something when they see it, knowing full well there is no room for it! Sometimes things just "talk" to us Junkers...smile!

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  5. UnknownAugust 1, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Great piece.I have myself have done that.I dont think your crazy at all.I say keep it until your really sure you dont have the right spot.Fun Finds 2 U..chickie from chickievintagechic.blogspot.com

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  6. LisaAugust 1, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN CRAZY HAD YOU PASSED IT UP.

    GOOD DEAL!!! OR DO I MEAN STEAL?

    HUGS FROM MAINE

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  7. MargoAugust 1, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Cool glider, Great find, I can see why you picked it up. It's so hard NOT to buy. You should make it into a picture spot for the bonanza. It's gonna be famous now like Sandy was last year.
    Margo

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  8. AnonymousAugust 1, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    very cozy!

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  9. misselaineousAugust 1, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Oh KI!!!! I am soooo jealous...I'm turnin' green like the Incredible Hulk!!! I saw that glider on someone else's blog this week...even commented on it...can't remember whose blog...and now it's living in Minnesota??? Actually, it couldn't have gone home with a better person.:o} Enjoy! *elaine*

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  10. Beth E-RAugust 1, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    That is one fab glider! It is absolutely magnificent. I'm wondering if it really is going to be given up for adoption by Junk Bonanza time! Please keep us updated.

    Beth of Salvage Studio

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  11. UnknownAugust 1, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    I love your new glider and it looks great on the porch! I also love the sprinkler tp holder...I saw one at a flea last weekend and thought of you !!

    xo,

    annie

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  12. Red Shed French Antiques and TravelAugust 1, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Crazy like a FOX! Went to Canton today looking for "smalls"...was tying things on the top of the SUV after 2 hours...guess the Crazy is catching!
    Hope you had fun...
    Val

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  13. UnknownAugust 1, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Not crazy at all! Oh, when does the new mag come out, I keep looking for it and haven't seen it?

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  14. Robin @ The Rendered NestAugust 1, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Of course you couldn't pass that awesome glider up...I would love to know what you paid for it!

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  15. vosgesparisAugust 2, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Heyyy there!
    Lots of things to see and read on here , loved your junking story and I will be back to checkout more. You're welcome to see the junk I discover in Amsterdam ;)
    have a good sunday!

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  16. Artsy Fartsy Junkin FindsAugust 2, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    Nope you are not crazy or else all of us Junkers are, we are well known for buying things we know we absolutely have no place for!! Tootles, Janna

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  17. AnonymousAugust 2, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Definitely not crazy on that one. It's gorgeous--I'm a sucker for complimentary colors and it's a glider! Oh some day I will have a porch and a glider, indeed :) Happy junking to you and can't wait to see the photos from your trip!

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  18. The Elegant ThrifterAugust 2, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    You could you pass up a glider like that one. It was calling your name!

    Stan

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  19. EMBELLISHAugust 3, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Oh my, that is gorgeous!

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  20. junkgardenAugust 3, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I love old gliders. I just bought one at a yard sale for $10. It's not quite as fabulous as the one you found though.

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  21. It' an EvolutionAugust 3, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    You are not crazy. I am a sucker for green and red...the richness is outstanding and so it the patina. You are not crazy...it is perfect.
    Janet

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  22. JudyAugust 3, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    If that was me I could not pass that by or buy - lol. I have to have anything that is red and green. You were in the right place at the right time.

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  23. A Wild ThingAugust 3, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Sure hope you gals got home OK...it was great to see ya again...well I got to enjoy the glider too for a moment in time, but maybe some lucky gal will have the perfect space for this sweet lil' relic.

    Wish we could make it to the show, but moving the shop 'White' to it's new location across the street will be our agenda for quite awhile...my feet still hurt!

    I'm having withdrawals over that piece you know...

    sharon

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  24. debi lynn mattinglyAugust 3, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Hi Ki!

    LOVE the slider!!!! Wish I could haul that one back to Houston...but, I am sure there would be plenty of us southern gals biting and scratching to take that one home! :)

    xo...deb

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  25. cottage farm villaAugust 3, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    You are not crazy!

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  26. Elle Jay BeeAugust 4, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    The only thing crazy about the glider is your plan to sell it!! :)
    You are made of tougher stock than I!!

    Can't wait to see the photos!
    Cheers,
    Linda

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  27. Zinnia's on MelroseAugust 4, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    I would have bought that glider,too! I love to go on photo safaris as well. SOmetimes, you get the better pictures than actual vintage finds.

    Looking forward to the magazine.
    Tricia S.
    www.vintageblissaz.typepad.com

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  28. AnitaAugust 4, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    So glad you found one of my favorite spots to escape...and Barb is the best. Looking forwar to the show...I've been a gatherin!

    Anita
    iowajunkgypsies.blogspot.com

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  29. AnonymousAugust 4, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Wooooow, this is a wabi sabi blog and I love love love it!

    Agneta from Sweden

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  30. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityAugust 5, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Oh, that's a pretty glider, I know you'll hate to part with it. I'm going on Friday with a few girlfriends to the Longest Yardsale. Should be a fun day! Happy junkin!

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  31. Janelle - The Farmer's WifeAugust 5, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Wish I could have met up with you at What Cheer! I saw on the Sisters Garden blog that you also stopped there - LOVE that place!

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  32. dedeAugust 6, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    You're teasing me, right? I've been looking for a glider all summer and have all my dealer friends looking for me, too. Can you bring it to Chicago? I'm totally serious. I have a house full of junk waiting for you to schlep back to your house so the trip will be worthwhile.
    PLEASE?!!
    dede

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  33. AnonymousAugust 7, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    What a GEM of a find. It is beautiful. when your done with it I would love it. Not sure how I would get it to Utah,but hey I can day dream a bit.

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  34. Amy@TheLemonCottageAugust 8, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    Ki...you are NOT crazy! That glider is glorious!
    I missed you at the What Cheer Flea Market by a day. :(
    Maybe next year...
    Sending you a junkin' hug from Iowa,
    ~Amy

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  35. Its So Very CheriAugust 9, 2009 at 11:44 AM

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