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FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Blogger Canada on Aug 15, 2012
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A $250 master bedroom makeover... for a family in need.

I along with 5 other DIY bloggers recently took a trip down South to the World's Longest Yard Sale. The tour ran through 6 states, starting in Michigan all the way to Alabama!

The mission? Collecting for a single mom and her two kiddos moving into a lovely new Habitat home. GMC, the sponsor of the event, handed us a budget of $250 each and sent us on our way.

You know I'm a junker, right?! But I also understand not everyone else is, so the choices I made reflected what I loved yet in a more upscale manner. I decorated the master bedroom and here's what I came up with!

Click the link if you'd like to see a video of the full home reveal, including a link to the other 7 parts to this amazing story.

Have you ever helped out another in need with the talents you have? I'd love to hear about it!

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    A plain wooden dresser got dressed up with chalkboard painted drawers. The two tall white shutters add emphasis to the pretty vintage mirror, giving the...
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    Me make a typical headboard?! Never! :) An old door topped with a vintage mirror created a romantic headboard. The patina on the door was amazing! I just s...
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    A handmade vintage quilt and pretty vintage bedspread were ready and waiting for the arrival of the box springs that hadn't made it into the house yet.
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    A cute little white side table holds a clock that also received chalkboard paint. And I just HAD to inject a tiny bit of rust somewhere, so the flower vase w...
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    The curtains were white twin sheets with homemade tabs. A cut down laundry line was cut into pieces, knotted then hand stitched onto the sheets. Simple,...
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    Some extra storage was added behind the bedroom door by means of two reclaimed boards and different coloured hooks. Tip: you can't see the clutter when the...

To see more: http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/08/worlds-longest-yard-sale-8-master.html

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  • Miriam I New York, NY
    Donna, I actually hadn't seen any of your trip pictures yet, aside from all the food, lol. This is amazing. I especially love the headboard.
    on Aug 15, 2012 · Like 0
  • Carroll A Coos Bay, OR
    Wow, what an amazing experience! I am sure the family loved everything you all did. I have always wanted to go to the "yard sale".
    on Aug 15, 2012 · Like 0
  • FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
    Thanks gals! It was an amazing experience to be a part of. I want to go back and do it again! :)
    on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 0
  • TaniaC Fairfield, IL
    That was just amazing ..:) I actually was so inspired I visited every blog watched all the videos looked at all the pictures teared up at least 15 times went through at least half a box of tissues and drank 3 cups of coffee.... what an awesome experience.:).... I helped out on one habitat for humanity project about 16 years ago down in Florida for a family of 4... It was when I worked for Home Depot and I helped put up the siding on the outside of the home, it was either the siding or the ...»
    roof and since I don't like heights all that much I chose to keep my feet on the ground..:) I have to say that it makes you feel all warm and Fuzzy in side when you know you are helping someone in hard times... wish I could have been a part of it with you all.... Great job to you and all the others out their for an outstanding reveal.. Cheers!

    on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 3
  • Sharron W Memphis, TN
    What an awesome job! I know they are going to enjoy that house for a very long time!
    on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sherry C Portland, OR
    What a great project to be a part of!!! This dresser is pretty darn cool.
    on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 0
  • FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
    Thanks guys! And just wow Tania, that's so sweet of you to take the time to do that! I'm very touched. :)
    on Aug 16, 2012 · Like 2
  • The Farmhouse Porch Humble, TX
    What a kind thing you all did for this family. Love your ideas!

    ♥Linsey

    on Aug 19, 2012 · Like 1
  • Laurie Jonesboro, AR
    Wow! This is wonderful.
    on Aug 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jessica @ Dear Emmeline Frederick, MD
    I can vividly remember working on a habitat house in Baltimore with my church youth group when I was in middle school. Some experiences will stick with you forever!
    on Dec 13, 2012 · Like 0
  • Loraine Mullins Challis, ID
    Love the look, I have some reclaimed furniture. Two cabinets made from wood and windows of a 100 year old house that was torn down in Challis, Idaho.

    I love the thought of the history behind the pieces. made from old wood. My friend

    Joy Kuch made the furniture and I bought it. It is awesome. I also have a door that is really old and it has a piece of that house made as a shelf at the top of the headboard. ...»

    Someday my house will be nothing but items with history, character, and made with a whole lot of love.

    on Feb 20, 2013 · Like 0

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