Laura’s entry in our Found Objects Found Art contest…oh, and be sure to read on, how she ends upside down in a dumpster! Heck yeah there is more…
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From the category archives:
dumpster diving
Carlos’ entry into our Found Objects Found Art contest:
Hi Pam,
My house has sort of become the last resting place for so many trashed items, for which I have developed an acute hawk’s eye.
From my whole living room, which you can see here on flickr, there is probably just one chair and a set of lamps that were actually purchased new, the rest has all been found or given to me and then restored. This is in Puerto Rico, where most people would rather have a new home (or throw away old furniture pieces) than deal with the hassle of remodeling. The attached mannequin was found together with a lovely set of swinging patio furniture. I can’t even saw a button, but headless has become the hold-all for christmas or halloween decorations. Thanks for your great site,
Carlos
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Jsnugbear aka JohnQ sends today’s entry in our Found Objects…Found Art contest. Found in the trash at the side of the road, I swear: Soon, next we will start a photo gallery of Dumpster Divers Anonymous. Heck yeah there is more…
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I met Eric after spotting the fabulous pink bathroom from Villa Basque on flickr… then moved to the whole photo set… which was taken by Eric aka Jericles Cat. He then sent me this terrific photo of him and his partner Phil. This is their LA loft – which is tended over the wonderful salvaged Sunset Palms motel sign. Eric also then found a vintage photo of the original place. Isn’t the sign against the orange wall great!
Click thru for Eric’s story — and a photo of the original Sunset Palms motel –> Heck yeah there is more…
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Ashley in Nashville sent me an email last night about her Kelvinator fridge, stove and hood up for grabs. They work and are in “amazingly good condition,” she says, they just don’t fit the design of her kitchen anymore (in a 1911 house). I responded and heard from her this morning:
Hey Pam,I didn’t get your message until late last night, and then I had server problems and my e-mail response to you (below) just wouldn’t go!Anyway, if you think you may find someone today, that would be great, as I’ve got some folks coming to get it this afternoon, just to haul it away.Thanks so much!Ashley
Eeks oh gads these can’t go to the dump my heart is breaking, these are fabulous. Anyone out there who wants to snap these up better CALL ASHLEY NOW!
Update 3 p.m. : It seems that Ashley has saved these from the trash guys and now has them in her garage. Call if you’re interested. She seems unclear on the price – make her an offer!
Update April 21 – See Ashley’s comment below – buyer found. And a nice retro reno story to go with it! Thanks, Doug!
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Omaha Jessi sends this tip:
This apartment building is currently in the process of “upgrading” their kitchenettes. Pictures are here http://www.capitolhill-apartments.com/gallery.shtml If you’re in Omaha or near it and are looking for a pink steel kitchenette, give them a call as you may be able to salvage what they are taking out.
Thank you, Jessi! These look SWEET! Look at that cute little stove! Love them!
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