The Turned Leg

The Turned Leg Vintage lover. Maker. I rescue old things and make them pretty again—and teach others to do the same. Junking makes me happy. Want to join?
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DIY Paint, Sweet Pickins Milk Paint & IOD Retailer • Booth Owner • Business Coach
📍 Plaza Antiques, Lincoln Park, MI
👉 shoptheturnedleg.com I believe that everyone should have the right to a beautiful home. As a former teacher and single mother with a very limited budget I had to get creative. I love to thrift and go junking and even find a curbside treasure. I get so excited to bring new life int

o pieces that people think are worthless. Painting and restoring helps me destress from the craziness of life. There are many people who love to save good junk like I do and I love to share what I find and what I know with them. Everyone who helps me save the treasures and make them pretty again I call my Junk Army. What a strong group of amazingly creative people. This passion has grown into a small business and allowed me to retire from teaching and do this full-time. I love to wake up each day and do what I love. I also love to get to spend extra time with my daughter. I use DIY Paint, Sweet Pickins Milk Paint, and JRV products and more to make everything pretty again. I sell all of my furniture, home decor, salvage, antiques and more in my booth at Plaza Antiques & Collectibles Mall, 2621 Dix Highway in Lincoln Park, MI. I also have an online store at shoptheturnedleg.com. I also sell items for others to finish their own projects or even start new ones. My goal is to help to teach others to see the value in "junk", join my Junk Army & get out there to salvage, repurpose & create.

This little dresser found its forever home yesterday. ❤️I added an IOD transfer to the front, and I love how just that o...
09/05/2026

This little dresser found its forever home yesterday. ❤️
I added an IOD transfer to the front, and I love how just that one detail gave it a little something extra without covering up all that pretty wood.
Sometimes it doesn’t take a full makeover — just the right touch.
I’m going to miss this one, but I’m always happy when a piece finds the right home.

09/04/2026

Surprise Live - keep me company while I finish up some projects. I also have big news about a Labor Day sale and something special coming from IOD. 

Labor Day sale time! ❤️From 9/3–9/7, I’m offering 20% off online on:• All Sweet Pickins Milk Paint�• Extra Bond�• All di...
09/03/2026

Labor Day sale time! ❤️
From 9/3–9/7, I’m offering 20% off online on:
• All Sweet Pickins Milk Paint�• Extra Bond�• All discontinued IOD
No code is needed — the discount is already there.
I’ve used Sweet Pickins Milk Paint on so many furniture makeovers over the years, and I still love the character and finish it gives a piece. If you’ve been wanting to try it or restock some favorites, this is a good time.
You can shop the sale at shoptheturnedleg.com
And one more thing… I have a pretty big surprise coming soon. I can’t share it quite yet, but keep watching. 👀

09/02/2026

Sometimes the simplest makeovers are my favorites. ❤️

A little paint, a few beautiful details, and this plain wood tote has a completely different personality.

I used DIY Cottage Color and pieces from the IOD Field Notes Transfer to give it this warm, vintage look. And can we talk about that color? It feels absolutely perfect for fall. 🍂

Now I just need to decide what to fill it with…

What would you put in it?

When the seasons change, I like to switch out some of my art, too. 🍂I love bringing in warmer colors, fall landscapes an...
09/01/2026

When the seasons change, I like to switch out some of my art, too. 🍂

I love bringing in warmer colors, fall landscapes and pieces that just seem to fit this time of year.

Here are just a few of the vintage fall paintings I’ve recently added to my booth. I think that little pop of orange and gold can completely change the feel of a room.

And the best part about vintage art? No one else has exactly what you have. ❤️

08/31/2026

Let’s make this tote pretty. Using DIY Paint Cottage Colors and IOD

I often get asked why I love DIY Paint, and THIS is why. ❤️Just look at the color and that blended finish! I love that y...
08/31/2026

I often get asked why I love DIY Paint, and THIS is why. ❤️

Just look at the color and that blended finish! I love that you can layer and blend DIY Paint to create so much depth and character.

This piece has already found its forever home, but every time I see it, I think it is the perfect color combination for fall. 🍂

I used Summer Crush, Carnival Red, Fire Starter and Queen Bee, then added a little Golden Ticket, watered down and brushed over the finish for just a touch of sparkle.

So warm. So pretty. And definitely one of those pieces that makes me want to pull out the paint brushes again. ❤️

08/29/2026

One of my favorite things is finding those cool, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them together to create a space that feels collected, interesting and pretty. ❤️
Then I get to watch them leave one by one as they find their forever homes.
Of course, that just gives me an excuse to go find more. 😂
The booth is full of new finds right now — come take a look!

08/28/2026

Fall is starting to sneak into the booth. 🍂

The warm colors, the old baskets, the pumpkins and all those little vintage pieces that just feel like fall.

I know it’s still August…but I’m ready. ❤️

Are you?

Guess what I’ve been up to? 👀Something is happening in my booth…and apparently I decided the best way to start was to ta...
08/27/2026

Guess what I’ve been up to? 👀

Something is happening in my booth…and apparently I decided the best way to start was to take everything out. 😂

Any guesses what I’m up to?

And while we’re at it…what are you hoping I bring back in? ❤️

Address

2621 Dix Highway, Booth #134
Lincoln Park, MI
48146

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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