2 – Do what makes you happy

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The day I picked up my Funky Junk business cards, it was a little surreal. I held them in my hands, kept flipping them over, then over and over again. And then I giggled… For 20 years, I stayed at a job (I created) I didn’t love any longer. I had business cards from that business too, but […]

How to make a DIY #FAILURE a success

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  How to make a DIY #FAILURE a success FAIL #1 It was during The 12 Days of Christmas. And I had this amazing idea to make a snowflake cutlery ornament. Don’t let the above amazingness fool you now. We aren’t quite done yet. I had collected all these vintage forks, knives and spoons. But […]

3. Why learning on the job matters

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For those that have been wondering where my junk posts are of late, ohhh my. Let me put it this way. I’ve been in high learning curve mode with this bathroom reno and it’s taking every ounce out of me. But I’m about to show you why learning on the job matters and why it’s […]

2. How to create a new room you NEED

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How to create a room you need is as easy as changing out a room you don’t use to it’s full capacity. Here’s how I did it. Twice.  #1. Here is our dining room when we first moved in. We never used it, never liked it. We ate in the kitchen or in front of […]

1. The secret to a more productive space

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Over Christmas, I did a really gutsy move. And I’m now convinced this is the secret to a more productive space. I ditched my coffee table. GASP.   We all need coffee tables, right? I mean, what about when company comes? You need a place to set your coffee. Or so I thought.  I guess […]