Hometown Junk

Hometown Junk My shop closed in May, 2019 but many still follow me here�.

Good morning! I was up early once again. Hit a booth type place yesterday and a thrift store. Did not buy a single thin...
09/02/2026

Good morning! I was up early once again. Hit a booth type place yesterday and a thrift store. Did not buy a single thing! Maybe I am more selective these days as to what comes into our home???? Yep….it is true. I have been finding it easier to part with things I no longer use/need so that’s a great thing! 97 degrees forecasted for these here parts again today with a heat advisory continuing. Leaving this pic here as it is so dreamy….

Photo credits: French Country Cottage

Answer might be “yep”….
09/01/2026

Answer might be “yep”….

We have officially entered the “ber” months! Hello September! It may not be Fall just yet….(supposed to hit 98 today) ...
09/01/2026

We have officially entered the “ber” months! Hello September! It may not be Fall just yet….(supposed to hit 98 today) but y’all know my Fall decor has been out some time now. And, I am not sorry one bit😅. I hope to visit a booth type resale place today to see what treasures need to come home with me. I know you’re all shocked by that…hah! Iykyk.

What have you always wanted to do? And when are you going to take that first step? I love old furniture and thrifting....
08/31/2026

What have you always wanted to do? And when are you going to take that first step? I love old furniture and thrifting. I love to paint and yes….even teach. I combined those things in my shop so many years ago. Regrets? Not a one. Many of you who follow me here I met via my shop. You still text me for ideas or techniques. I guess what I’m saying is to do whatever hobby you dream of….baking, sewing, crafting, painting, photography or quilting…..life is way too short to live with regrets y’all!

It’s a full moon ya’ll! I did get the yard mowed yesterday. Hubby w**d eated. Today, I plan on vacuuming and putting ou...
08/28/2026

It’s a full moon ya’ll! I did get the yard mowed yesterday. Hubby w**d eated. Today, I plan on vacuuming and putting out a few more Fall decor pieces I have stored in our basement in totes, spraying Home Defense around the perimeter of our home (before long pests are gonna want to come in), hose down our air conditioning unit outside, (This is one area often neglected but it needs to be done seasonally) and cut some hydrangeas to dry for my ironstone vases. I put out a few old quilts yesterday…..my late grandma gave me this one when I graduated from college💕. Happy Friday~🍂🐿️☕️

This is our guest room in our 1950 cottage home. Nothing fancy but cozy and comfy. All of these plates were thrifted. O...
08/27/2026

This is our guest room in our 1950 cottage home. Nothing fancy but cozy and comfy. All of these plates were thrifted. One by one over the span of several months. The comforter and Shabby Chic brand pillow shams were also all thrifted. I just found the blue ruffled toile pillow cover. So, after all was thoroughly washed and dried, the bed was made. The plates were hung up by me this morning. The walls I hand painted using SW Tinsmith. A light blue grey. I ordered SW accessible beige to paint our laundry room and it will arrive this week. I have hand painted every single room except the laundry room and a vaulted great room. If you wonder why I oftentimes go thrifting……it simply could be because I am looking for very specific items. And you know what? I usually do find it🤗. Have a great Thursday. I’m headed outside for sunshine and plan on mowing before it gets too hot.

Happy Thursday! Yard was mowed and trimmed up. I cut down my old annual flowers that have bloomed already and fed the b...
08/20/2026

Happy Thursday! Yard was mowed and trimmed up. I cut down my old annual flowers that have bloomed already and fed the birds and squirrels. Grocery Shoppn with a detour of thrifting is my plan today…

As I move things from one room to another in our 1950 Illinois cottage home, I’m often reminded of the countless items I...
08/18/2026

As I move things from one room to another in our 1950 Illinois cottage home, I’m often reminded of the countless items I have that came from sweet friends. A friend was selling much of her decor and another friend thought of me. I arrived at our Florida place to find a lanai full of treasures gifted to me. These remind me of my grandma Buzzy……her kitchen was full of decorative chickens and roosters. Now….mine has a few too. When thrifting, I oftentimes find treasures for others. Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that didn’t cost a fortune. They are the ones that come from the heart💕. Happy Tuesday.

It’s raining in my neck of the woods this morning…..but we needed the rain. The farmers needed the rain. Great day to de...
08/14/2026

It’s raining in my neck of the woods this morning…..but we needed the rain. The farmers needed the rain. Great day to decorate or go thrifting…. or both!

I mixed in some ghosts with my cabinet full of ironstone pitchers (all thrifted!). I still need to add some seasonal lighting….

Question: So, as you get older, do you decorate with less each holiday season? I have certainly donated or sold a lot of decor throughout the years but seem to find new to me treasures to take its place! I have some pieces I have had for many many years….but you never know what treasure you may find if you just take the time to thrift……

Good morning everyone! I got a lot accomplished yesterday. Yard mowed and w**d eated RV cleaned and new curtains hung u...
08/05/2026

Good morning everyone!
I got a lot accomplished yesterday.
Yard mowed and w**d eated
RV cleaned and new curtains hung up
House cleaned
Sold an item on FB Marketplace
Had lunch out at a local diner
Plan on washing a truck and car this morning…..
Beautiful weather in Illinois!

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