Classes Offered This Month at J.E.

May 14,  Restyled Fashion Class

I have a pile of Men's button down shirts that we will be restyling into Ladies wear!  You'll have several choices to choose from: a skirt, apron, sleeveless top or gathered neck top.  Sewing machines will be available.  Cost is $25.00 and $20 craft club members.  All supplies will be provided.  Pre-Register by calling Char at 574-215-7812.  

Thursday,  May 22 at 6 PM

Blogging 101 

If you've always wanted to learn how to blog but just didn't know how to get started, come and learn from a pro!  We are hosting an informative class  with Shannan Martin, who blogs at http://www.flowerpatchfarmgirl.com/.  She is such an inspiration with herhhonest, humble and humorous writing style.  The only thing you need to bring is questions! 

$25.00 per person   $20.00 Craft club

Pre registration is a must.   Call Char at 574-215-7812

Building a Terrarium

Wednesday evening I taught a terrarium class at the shop.  We all agreed it felt good to play in the dirt once again.

April 24, Green tip of the day- A LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE

Turning the rays of sun landing on your roof into energy is one of the most effective ways of generating your own renewable energy.  Solar power can be used to heat hot water or to convert heat into electricity.  

Even in the UK-not known as the sunniest nation-90,000 solar water heaters have been installed  (this book was written in 2010).  Heating water takes a lot of electricity, but these systems plug your household's plumbing into the sun's heat for carbon-free hot water.  Solar energy can provide half of your water heating needs even in overcast weather!

April 23, 2014

Green Tip of Day-  Buy Local
It's a no-brainer that locally grown food has spent less time in transit and storage, where flavor and nutrition start to fade.  Did you know that air-freighted food can make the CO2 emissions from your shopping cart exceed that of your car and home combined?
The best transport is from your garden to your door, but if that's not an option buying from the farmer is the next best.  Farmers Markets and Food Co-ops like the Purple Porch.

As you know it's not just the food stores you should frequent...by shopping local you support the small businesses in your area.  They are the quaint shops like ours that keep the money in our area.

***Tonight is our Terrarium class!  We've got 2 more great classes coming your way and will be announced as soon as we alert the Craft Club members they will be open to the public.  Stay tuned!

The Little Things at J.E. this Month

I've said it before, and I'll say it again...it's the little things that you love that makes a house a home.  We search, and craft the whole year long to come up with the right mix each month.  Here's a little of what you will see in April.

Easter Cloche for now, use for a plant next month

To Haviland china and old galvanized lanterns

Repurposed lighting

Mid-Century storage

Child sized antiques with new weaving

Vintage Kids clothing

Not just for kids!  Linda used it as a centerpiece!

Chalkboard

Antique basket quilt with a new star (Dog not included)

Camelback Trunk used open as a bedside table.  Use for
blanket storage, sweater storage etc.  The tray is included.

A thought for the day...

WHERESOEVER YOU GO, GO WITH ALL YOUR HEART.     ~confucius

Have a beauty full Sunday!  We'll see you on Wednesday.  Oh, and we still have 3 openings for the Terrium class on April 23rd at 6PM.  Call Char if interested.  574-215-7812

May News

Where are we heading this month?

North to the land of lakes and forest to enjoy the bounty of nature in all her glory...Pure Michigan!  

What are some of the thoughts that come to mind when you think about Michigan?

For us it's all the things that have to do with good old fashioned fun.  The kick back feeling of days gone by.  Thats the look and feel we'll be creating at junk E this month.   It's just part of our year in Travel.

We'll kick off this new look Friday from 5-9, and don't forget we're closed Thursday for redecorating.

ALSO JOINING US FOR THE WEEKEND...THE UNITY GARDEN'S for the 3rd annual Plant Sale.  Friday from 5-9 and Saturday from 10-3.  Come buy some plants for yourself, and do a world of good for your community!

May 10-  Flower Class with Christine  $15.00

It's a Thursday evening at 5:30, and pre-registration is a must,  you must pay in advance.

Mother's Day- May 13

You know we're full of great idea's for original, one of a kind gifts.  Come in and make out your wish list for your hubby and children.  We'll keep it on file!

Chinoiserie

Here are just a few pictures from First Friday.  Thank you to all who came,  it was a great crowd.  The Asian theme was such a hit,  we will be restocking the store next week!

  The pro's Tina & Suzi from X Pose photo's came and shot lots of pictures, so I'll be sure to share as soon as they arrive.

 Our very special guest artist Hiromi Winderquist of Harujion Design made some beautiful handbags with fabrics from Japan.  You have to see them to really appreciate all the hand work that goes into them (hand beaded and embroidered).  The fabrics are reproductions of vintage kimono fabrics.

 Hiromi invited some of her friends to wear their heirloom kimono's.  They are passed down from their mother's and treasured.  This one was a beautiful silk.  If the weather would have been rainy she would not have chanced ruining this heirloom.
 I love hearing the stories from their homeland and so appreciate every little detail that goes into everything they do.

The shoppers

 Children's table and chair set.  The chairs are retro and I designed the table to go with them.  The corners had holes so I made stash bags for crayons, markers etc, easily gathered up with a bead.

 Baby cradle set, and Hiromi's paper balloon mobile.

WABI SABI Saturday,  April 14th.  Paper Crane Class with Hiromi will take place at junk Evolution next Saturday.  Please call for reservations  574-215-7812.

HAPPY EASTER 

Christmas Open House on Colfax

Also to check out some pictures from the Ring class go here. Also on Wednesday evening Hiromi will be in the shop doing demonstrations on the Furoshiki (fabric folding)!

Class Time

Are you dyeing to learn something new?

Join us this Saturday from 8:30 am to 10

for a tie dye class

$10.00 class fee

please bring one or two white  items to dye

The class will be in the side yard.

Call for space

574-215-7812

Also on Saturday the UNITY GARDENS is hosting their annual luau cookout.  Get your tickets at Junk evolution.  For more information go here.http://theunitygardens.blogspot.com/p/our-mission.html

Happy Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day we are having another  terrarium making day on Saturday!   You can bring your own container or buy one from us.  The cost to make one is $10.00.  The time to come between 11-2:00.  

Mini Eco System

I think we’re all ready for a change this time of the year and with a little luck we’ll see more and more green!  That’s why we have a fun class planned for March that will definitely incorporate a wee bit o’spring!

Terrarium class  

Saturday, March 19th

9:00 AM

$12.00 per person,  

bring your own glass container or buy one from us.  Pre-register by emailing junkevolution@hotmail.com or calling  574-  Char  574-215-7812       or

Linda   574-849-0275

NewHomes Magazine

I've been holding this in for so long, and can finally breath this exciting news....  NewHomes magazine, a bimonthly publication has asked us to write for them!   Every month we'll be giving out a few of our inner-most thoughts on interior design, home decor and green tips.  We are also working closely with the Habitat Re-Store,  they let us know what they have lots of, and we think of creative ways to use the items and offer classes on repurposing.  Plus they have a 20% off coupon in the magazine for the Re-Store.  

The Re-Store has lots of brass chandelier's and we are hosting a class on October 7th at 6:30 PM on how to update them.  The class is $12.00 per person, and advanced reservations are required.
There's still room!  Here is our contact information:

Char Swoveland

574-215-7812

Linda  Sherck

574-849-0275

528 E. Colfax Ave.

South Bend, IN  46617

You can pick up a copy of the magazine at the shop!

Tie Dye 101

We had a blast today with the best bunch of kids and adults that came to learn how to tie dye.  We even learned some new techniques from the kids!  

So creative...

and eager to learn.

Congrat's to K.F. on her resent graduation from ND grad school!

Thumbs up (that's good!)

Their beautiful creations!

Nice work everyone!