When I was 16, I started buying and selling vintage jewelry and clothing on Ebay. I dig it. In the past year (partially due to my buying a house most likely), I have been getting more interested in furniture from the 40's, 50's & 60's. If I were to start a blog for myself, it would have to do with transformations and restoration (of which we do quite a lot).
A couple weeks ago, after a dismal hunting day utilizing Craigslist and Sacbee (see, I use media!), we were about to throw in the towel in defeat. I picked up some old jewelry that I could turn over quickly on Ebay, but really nothing AMAZING.
We were driving through my husband's old neighborhood, and we saw a family packing up to move out of the house. My husband craned his neck out the window and told me to stop the car. The following is what we can do with a ten dollar porch glider and some spray paint...
The old Bunting & Co porch glider was sitting off to the side of the house. It was lovely. So, for ten bucks, I stumbled over myself trying to pick this up (bear in mind these things can be completely rusted out and fairly expensive still). This style is the 1941. Not necessarily manufactured in 1941--this is a GEM.
What did we do?
While I was working overtime this past Saturday, my husband (whose name happens to be Mike, FYI) went to TOWN on this thing. Completely sanded it down, manufactured new supports for the glider function out of sheet metal, and here it is. Thank you, random-drive-by-luck....
Anyway, I just got into Sac State, and the plan is that I will graduate, quit my job, and go hunting full-time. Because when I grow up--I want to do what I want to do, and stop doing what I have to do.
Check out some ::Media:: photos of this glider--compliments of vintageglider.com :
Jenny, you are really talented mrs. lady! Those are gorgeous. Really brings meaning to one mans junk is another man's treasure. Very inspirational! This is why our society needs to keep art in schools! BTW I love the maroon and white glider...that is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great description of how media use has expanded into commerce -- particularly as we have the chance to use it individually. What a great job you guys did on this glider! It is absolutely lovely -- are you going to sell it or keep it at your house? I would hate to give it up!
ReplyDeleteWow. These pieces are simply amazing. You and your husband really have a good eye, what a great media experience.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the ladies above me, it is a very cool hobby you have here! Definitely takes some creative thought and imaginative energy to restore old furniture like this. It is also cool how you incorporate media into this activity. Do you enjoy Pinterest? I also agree with Jewel, my favorite is the maroon and white one. :)
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