JIMT Idea: From the BARN to the BURBS
We had the greatest treasure roll into the Cactus Creek Store this week ~ Barn vents from an 1800’s barn with original star architectural detailing. They are in superior condition and truly a piece of American history.
With the life of the American farmer changing in so many ways… the rising of more efficient metal barns, the affects of technology, and also many people leaving their lives on the land and moving inward, there acres of barns stocked full of “JUNK”.
Of course it’s not really junk, not a bit of it. Almost every piece of an old barn can be reclaimed and incorporated into our twenty-first century homes. From tractor seats to well-worn timbers, the trend of moving relics from BARNS to the BURBS is all about embracing our American history and breathing new life into something no longer used…
Recycle * Repurpose * RE~LOVE
This idea will be featured this morning on the Junk in my Trunk Radio Show {JIMT} which airs every Monday, Thursday & Saturday from 10am till 11am on Kansas City’s 1140am KCXL & 1160am KCTO. You can also LISTEN LIVE on the Internet… visit JunkMafia.com and click on the Little Red Radio.
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INSPIRATION Pics & LINKS to just a few of the hundreds of online sources for barn~inspired decor…
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January 28th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
Love the re-cycling of the old farm equipment…very “green”.
January 29th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
I absolutely love the kitchen featured above. It’s the perfect juxtaposition of crisp white cabinets and tile with tactile, crunchy vintage signs.
I thought you and your readers might enjoy this piece by Dolan. The orange-colored material in the back is an upcycled tractor seat cushion:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23210139