Sunday, June 28, 2009

The View: Revisited

Back in April when I first started blogging I shared a photo of my view from the couch. I invite you to take a look...



Then come back to see what a few months and very minimal dollars have done to the coffee table landscape.

First of all, you should know I pulled this pine coffee table (more than 3' by 4') out of the trash last spring. I can see why the old owners threw it out. A BIG empty space just begs to be filled.



Yes, that's a bowl of metal debris...



Yes, this is a jelly jar of glass debris...



And, yes, those are bottles and glass lids (aka: debris) in a wire basket...



A lot of locks are missing their keys...



And my favorite. A paperweight from a early Chicago business, J. H. Lesher & Co., Importers, Tailors' Trimmings. The total spent for all of this booty: $12.

A couch with an interesting view: PRICELESS!

I promise that next week I will share something other than debris.

Can't make the same promise about discards though. That's the nature of the antiques business. Happily going around, giving new life to discards.

If you want to come along on the journey become a follower>>>>>>>over there on the sidebar.

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35 comments:

  1. CaroleJune 28, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    My heart sings when I see those kind of things...thank goodness some people don't have a clue what to do with that stuff and let it go for a song!!!
    I'm going to go check out Southern Hospitality now....those southeners are sooooo friendly!!!!
    Carole

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  2. Pat@Back Porch MusingsJune 28, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    I would love to have a large coffee table like that, here at the lake. You have some pretty nifty things there. J and I both can spend hours looking at wonderful treasures like these!

    I'll click your follow button.

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  3. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityJune 28, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Joan, you have an interesting array of things on that coffee table! I can tell you are an antiques dealer. What a collection you have!

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  4. ★Carol★June 28, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    I think every time I passed that table, I would have to pick a different object up each time and play with it! You're saving the planet, by keeping these goodies out of a landfill. One person's debris is another girl's treasure!

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  5. Nicole A.June 28, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    I love it! I especially love those old keys! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. the pleasures of homemakingJune 28, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I love this! It just speaks to me! I'd have to go over and see what's new and ask about everyting whenever I visited!

    Manuela

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  7. Julie@beingRUBYJune 28, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Still love the paperweight, but the keys!! I love old keys!! Maybe I could just run round ppls homes and nick them out of the doors!! haha Well my weekend is over and it is time to get ready for work. Have a great week! Julie

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  8. Melanie ElissaJune 28, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    I love everything you have on your table!! I really love the old keys!! Thanks for giving us a great view!!

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  9. Linda (Nina's Nest)June 28, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    The old keys are fabulour! What a fun bunch of stuff! Linda

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  10. GwenJune 28, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    That is not debris, that is TREASURE. Every piece has a story, what it is we may not know, but we will be adding to that story by giving it new life.

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  11. KammyJune 28, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Wow, you scored at a great price !
    Love what you put together !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  12. ginacrotts.jamberrynails.netJune 28, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    I heart this post of unique things! I am in awe of your talent. Keep it up and keep bringing your great thrift ideas.

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  13. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    love the keys

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  14. Suzanne in TXJune 28, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    I have a passion for keys--is that weird? Love your post! Hope to see you over at my blog...

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  15. ElyseJune 28, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    very cool!

    xo

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  16. Haven and HomeJune 28, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    I like the debris! I love the coffee table too!

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  17. SueJune 28, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    I love random "stuff" displayed and grouped in different ways. Your pixs were great. I love old advertising so the paper weight caught my eye right away!

    Take care, Sue

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  18. Lori R.June 28, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog the other day. I sent you an email with info from your question, but I don't think it sent. I live 4 miles east of Muscatine, IA on the Illinois side, Illinois City, IL. about 3 hours from you. Re: your coffee table, I think you should leave it just the way it is! Love your stuff!!

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  19. UnknownJune 28, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Love all the different finds! Those keys are fabulous! They would look fabulous framed in a long narrow frame or a grouping! As far as painting the coffee table, I have a thing for painted furniture. Looks so fresh Your paperweight is fabulous!

    Thanks for sharing your fabulous find!

    Tina

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  20. VintageSunshineJune 28, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    So much beautifulness on that table! I love the keys! Some people just don't understand!

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  21. CarolineJune 28, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    I would love to have a collection of old keys like that...love it! The view of your coffee table certainly is interesting and a conversation starter for sure.

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  22. MaryJune 28, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    I find your collections fun and interesting. :O)

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  23. Cottage PanacheJune 28, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Looks like a treasure trove to me. Thanks for stopping by my blog Joan. Wish we lived closer.
    I think I would love your shop!
    Take care...Maureen

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  24. Confessions of a Plate AddictJune 28, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Love your big coffee table! I am a very visual person, so having all of that interesting stuff on my table would keep me fascinated for hours! Have a great week!...Debbie

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  25. susanJune 28, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    Your coffee table is great. I would have pulled it of the trash in a heartbeat! I really love that you have different and unexpected things on your table. Love the different colors and textures!

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  26. SueJune 29, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    What an amazing array of goodies!!! I love old keys, books, doorknobs.... Wish I could visit, I'd be in hog heaven.... Sue

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  27. Amanda @ Serenity NowJune 29, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Visiting from Rhoda's party. :) That paper weight is so COOL!!

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  28. Kim @ Starshine ChicJune 29, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Who would have ever thought that debris could look so beautiful. I love it!!!

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  29. KarenBJune 29, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Thanks for the positive twist on my "quitting". I love all your treasures. Don't you know there are lots of stories sitting on that table. It's very fun. Thanks for stopping by. Oh and I noticed the microscope in the background. Very wonderful!

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  30. MindyJune 29, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    The paperweight is my fav! Lots of fun distractions. ~Mindy

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  31. ChristinaJune 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Love all of the goodies on your coffee table. The paperweight is fabulous. Certainly would love to sit there and just look at all the fun things you have there.

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  32. Linda SummerfieldJune 29, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    You have made $12 look like a million bucks!
    Have you ever been to Goodwill in Lake Zurich? Crazy good loot!

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  33. Simply IowaJune 29, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    What a lovely place to sit...
    No, I can't imagine you with yet another collection...
    I think we must be sisters, seperated at birth...
    'til next time,
    Barb C.

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  34. JennyJune 30, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Joan, thanks for visiting my blog and leaving your kind comments! I look forward to future visits to your blog--which looks just like my kind of blog :) Great "tailor's trimmings" paperweight by the way!

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  35. MayaJune 30, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Joan, thanks so much for including me in your blogroll..., you're on mine now too.

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