Odd Jobs

Over the past few weeks, I've been trying to finish up some odd jobs around the house so I can get onto bigger and better things (like what, I don't know but I swear they will be more exciting). I desperately needed cushions for our side porch waffle chairs, as one more day of sitting on the grate-like seats would leave my ass looking permanently like a potato masher.

I found these drug-rug looking cushions at the thrift store for 50 cents each. They fit perfectly in the awkwardly shaped seats so I decided to make some simple covers for them. I'm the shittiest sewer around so I made them nice and easy so I could get it over with as soon as possible.

Of course, that was a bit of a challenge with Badooda lying on the fabric as it went through the machine helping me. But how could I get mad at this guy for getting in the way of my rage sewing?

Besides, he is an artist in his own right and deserves to be a part of every creative process.

So yea, here they are in all of their simple glory, ready for the cats to sleep on all summer long.

And then we have the never ending ongoing repairs of our old barn. When we first moved in, we had to have it straightened and reinforced as it was sagging pretty badly to one side (can a barn have a stroke?). Since then, we have also replaced some barn board, rebuilt the side door and filled in holes and broken windows. Now we're taking it up a notch and replacing all the fascia boards and eaves underneath. Once that is done this summer we have to rebuild the rotten front doors in the fall. I should add that when I say we, I am really saying Lee because I have done fuck all construction wise. I am as useless at construction as I am at sewing.

But I do know how to paint the windows black so they match the house and I'm especially good at telling Lee what I'd like to fix and he just magically does it (the drugs and hypnosis I keep sneaking into him are working well).

He's doing a pretty damn fine job so far, especially since this is his first construction project. He's not done (as you can see) but he's made a really huge dent in this old fart and by summer's end it should be looking pretty swell.

We'll likely never be able to fix that saggy roof but as long as we take care of the worst of the rotten sections I think we will salvage this geriatric building for many decades to come. 

Flee to the Junction Flea, Part 2

Here we go again with one more round of Junction Flea offerings for you to mull over before Sunday. 

I wanted to start by sharing a project I've been working on over the last few months with my wonderful, olde timey, chain smoking, cabinetmaker neighbor. We've been working on a few lighting ideas together and this is the first design we have come up with. 

Yup, these simple fuckers are pretty damn fine if I do say so myself. They are made with solid wood (either oak or cherry so far) and they swivel in both directions. They come (very professionally) lacquered in either black or white or, if left natural, they'll have a clear satin protective coat over top. 

They are very versatile in their simplicity and you can add a shade to them if you desire or leave them minimal with a simple bulb. (To add a shade you can change the wiring easily and/or buy a shade that has a gap on the top cage where you can slip it over the top of the socket and screw it on. Shit, that makes no sense, does it. I will blog about these again when they go online and explain it more thoroughly with pictures even!)

They have two holes on the wall mount with lovely plugs that cover them once they're screwed into place. 

Oh hai, Turnip!

I will be bringing two pairs of these lights to the sale on Sunday (one black and one natural) to get some feedback on them and, of course, to sell the bastards! They will be available for a special introductory price of $175 for a pair (bulbs not included). As I said already, I will be featuring these again soon once they're in the shop for sale and we start mass producing them in our little sweat shop across the street from my house. We just need to refine a couple of small details and we'll be all set!

Please pass gas to the right, away from my face. Thanks.

Barn light shades - $18 and $20! A steal really.

Display domes, terrarium jars, carry on totes, mid century magazine racks...did I mention my really cool ma is (very kindly) going to come and help me out with set up for a couple of hours? No? Well she is, and we don't want to hear any Grey Gardens jokes, you hear!? Besides, if we were all Grey Gardens, we'd both have to be Little Edie since we're of the midget petite persuasion. We're not living together in ruins making corn in bed (just yet)...

 Hey, I will be bringing 4 typewriters! Get to work on those biceps so you can carry them all out of the parking lot with one arm. 

To sum things up, bring a wheelbarrow, k? And don't worry, for those who have messaged me about not being able to go or if you live in butt fuck Arizona, I will be doing a big shop update next week (finally) so there should be lots of goodness posted very soon for everyone to choose from. See you Sunday!

Flee to the Junction Flea!

Okay people, it's official, I am bringing my wares to the mean streets of Toronto as part of the first ever Junction Flea. It's happening Sunday, June 10th from 9-4 at 2803 Dundas St. W, one block east of Keele. I will be easy to spot, as I will be the girl who used to have the huge finger lump with heaping piles of awesome deals (or you could just look for the sign that says Cabin on the front of my tent). I am going to try and post some photos this week of what I'll be bringing but I assure you that what you'll see here is just a small sampling of the items that will be for sale.

Holy shit in the sandbox, what is this cool stuff!? How much will that first aid box be you ask? 20 dollars is how much! What is that megaphone looking thing you're wondering? It's a really cool ancient jack (for lifting trailers full of super awesome deals!) that would make an amazing door stop. When you see it up close you will realize that it's all about the text/font on it and the fact it was made in Chicago (and where the hell will you ever see anything like it again!?). It will come with a disclaimer though, as it will likely crush your toes with one light stub. It would be a small price to pay for a cool display piece though.

I have so many amazing vintage lamps/fixtures coming I could open a lighting store. Seriously folks, if you've been looking for any MCM or industrial lights - hanging, floor lamps, desk lamps, etc - then I'm your gal. Again, this is a small sample of what I'll have on Sunday. And how cool is that coughing man ad? We all need a picture of a man horking up phlegm on display in our bathrooms. I almost want to keep him for myself actually, because I love weird shit like this. Hrm, maybe he won't be coming...or maybe he will. There's only one way to find out!

This whole lot could go to the same home and you would instantly become a really cool person, especially with those naked lady in a barrel mugs from the 60s. How much for those? $10 sexy dollars is all!

Yup, a Herman Miller Summer Picnic Watermelon print. Framed. For sale. One day only. Rain or shine!
9am people, that is when you need to be there for the best choice! I won't sell anything to anyone before 9am to make sure everything is fair and square. I have a big pet peeve about showing up for sales and half the stuff that was featured has already been sold before it even started. So yea, get your knee pads on and prepare for battle. Just don't trample me into ground beef in the process, k?