All American...

DTSB (Downtown South Bend) is celebrating All American... So we choose Designer Ralph Lauren. Of course he won't be there and neither will his merchandise but in true junk E fashion we will do some knock off's of his signature styles, and oh what fun we are having putting this one together!

This First Friday is the 4th of July and we will be celebrating at home.  THE STORE WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY ONLY.  The rest of the week will be our regular store hours.  Since we won't be open we decided to throw our very own Hill and Colfax Second Friday on July 11th.  Stay tuned for all the fun details!

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

November News Read all about it!

junk evolution presents LEDGES OF THE FALL Is there any place better this time of year to see the colors and taste the season?  We think not, and it's cause for celebration hence the holiday "Thanksgiving".   We'll have all the items you'll need for this celebration.   At junk Evolution we don't rush the season or the holidays, we enjoy each one as they come.  With that in mind you won't find any Christmas decor until the week before Thanksgiving.  We strive for living a grand simple life and enjoy the seasons to its fullest. Who doesn't like to hunker down in a cabin with a roaring fire in the fireplace, under a wool throw with a classic book?   It's time to bring some warm and cozy elements into your home for the season....make friends and family want to linger,  enjoy a feast, or just have some old fashioned fun with board games. Come to junk Evolution Friday November 1st from 5-9 pm for a taste of the season.  We'll be serving hot apple cider (we foraged the apples ourselves!) The South Bend chapter of Tri Kappa will be selling their cheese spread on First Friday, and will be serving it as our snack. Stock up now for the holidays. 10 oz container for 5.00. Gluten and nut free. We had our friend Hiromi pick up some Washi tape while in Japan last summer.  It's a wonderful craft tape and adds a personalization to accessories etc.  We'll have it for sale in November.  I wrap kids gifts in comics and its a perfect tape to match, and decorate the package with and it's biodegradable!  The possibilities for Washi tape are endless.  We are also planning some classes with Hiromi on how to use this, so stay tuned! The next warehouse Day is November 16th 1212 High Street, SB Cash and Carry Dress Warm!

Image from the movie...If only we could get these two to come!

It's in the Details

When it comes to decorating, you don't need to re-do your rooms every season, but it is nice to bring out some festive colors.  Rotate your stock, so to speak.  I just told my friend that I love my house in the fall because of my color scheme, it's in all it's glory, but for other season's I add elements to lighten the heaviness.

Amber glass for fall, it's a given.

 Here's our Autumn cocktail from first Friday, perfect served in some amber glasses!

Celestial Seasonings Spice Tea (make it strong)

Motts Apple Juice (just a splash)

Dark spiced rum (to your liking) we used just a splash

We served it over ice because it was a hot day, but it's equally delicious served warm.

Lots of great storage trunks that double as coffee tables.

Shifarobe

 OK, what movie was this line from?  "He's outback bustin up a shifarobe"???

They think the name comes from shelves and a robe?  

Tea time, and a game of checkers.

granite topped tables and vintage wear

a place to hang a hat

Tins and vintage glasses

Turquoise and red-these are a few of our favorite things!

Wood and granite topped table with drawers on both sides.

Shine on!

Coming soon to a city near you......FALL COLORS!

Welcome to the Lodge!

With the high temperatures this past summer offered us, I think we've never been more ready to move into the next season's breezy, cooler days.  The slower pace of hunkering down for a football game or curling up with a cup of warm cider and a good read.    I've already traded in my pink petunia's for some burgundy grass and yellow mums on my front porch.   


So this is what we're offering at junk evolution this month...the colors of fall and the warm fuzzy feeling they bring.

a unique hall tree

warm and cool colors

some new color combo's for fall...mustard yellow, grey and rusty brown.

One simple element is sometimes all it takes for a modern
graphic look.  A hugh antique blacksmith bellow.

A victrola cabinet, turned into a bar, and a bottle capper
turned into a candle holder.

Add something wonderful to serve your tea or cider in this season!

Iron, wood & rust-aged to perfection! 

Linda's layers.

It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation, which give you happiness.           -THOMAS JEFFERSON