Friday, May 31, 2013

A rescued teacup windchime

Do any of you like to go "junkin'" for good junk? I do. I recently came across a 1968 book about "junkin'" in an antique mall and got it for a junker friend I suspected would love it, and she did. We both were surprised to find the term in use that long ago. Although I love antique malls and flea markets and love to come across fine things in great condition at a good price, I also love to find the less-than-perfect item, too. In this case, it was a $3 teacup windchime on the clearance cart at T.J. Maxx.

It was missing the hook up top to suspend it, and I thought surely I could find something to fix that!

And so I did. With a little scrounging around in the kitchen junk drawer I soon had a new windchime, a rescued $3 piece that makes me happier than if I'd found it brand spanking new. Funny how that works sometimes!

10 comments:

  1. WooHoo! A great find and may the gentle chiming of your found treasure be a sweet reminder of your junkin' treasure each time a breeze stirs.

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  2. Indeed, and it's a sweet wind chime. It was probably waiting for a tea lover like you to come along and give it some TLC.
    Judith

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  3. So cute! And I love to go junkin', wherever and whenever I get the chance.

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  4. Your new bargain teacup windchime looks great!

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  5. A very cute find! It was just waiting for you to come along and rescue it!

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  6. Hi Angela,

    Fabulous tea find! You definitely have the eye for all things tea related.

    Thanks for sharing,

    Darlene

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  7. What a cute windchime and an easy fix.

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  8. I would totally enjoy this windchime and at $3 I would love it more than ever. Love a good bargain. Lucky you.

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  9. So glad you rescued this wind chime and gave it a new home, looks pretty! Joanie

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