Last week I finally had the privilege of meeting Karen Berg of Redoux Interiors. Even though we had never met in person prior to this, it felt like we had known each other forever.
As soon as my flight landed in California, we were off and running… Karen is VERY serious and VERY boring in real life… NOT!!
She’s as sweet, energetic and crazy silly as she comes across online and we couldn’t stop talking or laughing all week long!
She took me to some of her favorite places to shop. Did you know she’s the queen of dumpster diving? She’s even written a Dumpster Diving Series.
I couldn’t wait to join in on the fun
I felt right at home with Karen. She’s got furniture piled up everywhere just like I do. We couldn’t resist using some of Karen’s treasures to do a five minute junky garden up-cycle that even Donna from Funky Junk Interiors would appreciate.
I can’t wait to see what this headboard looks like once the bed is overflowing with zucchini blooms.
and the Tomatoes will look way more cool in the garden when supported by these old rusty metal whatcha-ma-call-its. 
Seriously… how could be leave this one behind? It was just begging to be part of the fun! A little twine and the peppers will be good to go.
I’m sure Karen will share how everything looks when it’s time to harvest her goods but right now she’s probably knocking down the gates at her favorite local cherry orchard making sure she’s picked the very first ones off the trees.
If she is, you’ll bet she’ll be wearing this. Did you know, she wears aprons LIKE ALL THE TIME? Seriously… I just about died laughing when I turned my head in the car and saw this!
You just never know when you might spill something ~ lol! Never mind the grunge under our fingernails from pickin!
Just to humor Karen, I threw one on for the fundraising paint workshop at the Paris Flea Market ~ I’ll be sharing more on that soon.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend ~ and Happy Mother’s Day!
Tomorrow I’m back to painting furniture. I’m going to try something like this display piece painted by my good friend Laurie!
a hui hou, Shelly
How fun! It looks like you gals had a great time!
We did! I’m still laughing about some of our adventures ~ she’s so much fun!
Shelly, wow, this looks like it was so much fun! Love the places ya’ll shop! You two always have the best painting projects! Have a great time!
We had a blast ~ still trying to work my way back into reality.
Happy Mothers Day!!! This is one of the best gifts I got today! What a very sweet and fun post. Oh how I miss you my friend!
Took me a while ~ my wireless modem/router died so I’ve been without a computer for a few days. Thought about you yesterday when I drove past some dumpsters. Took a picture but I don’t know how to get it off my goofy phone ~ lol
the photo of you guys in the dumpster is priceless! love it and looking forward to meeting Karen in Prescott at the end of the month. Hoping I’ll meet you too someday Shelly!
You’ll have a riot!
Debi, I will be the one in the apron….
What fun! Looks like you gals did some dumpster diving!! Glad you gals were able to connect and have such a great time together!
We did and the funniest part about it is when the business owners know her by name.
Shelly, I have one of the gum ball machines like she is holding (but without the stand). Our glass got broken and I ordered a replacement online for a reasonable price and you can also find instructions for putting it back together online (as long as all the pieces are there). I’m planning to be at your painting class this Saturday. I will send you my paint colors and furniture pieces and will have my daughter Danielle do the same. I can’t wait. Watching your projects with envy :$ JK
That is cool Shirley! I am going to check and see if I can find replacement parts too!
This post cracked me up. How cool that the two of you could meet. It’s obvious that you will now be life long friends – so awesome! Love following both of your adventures online!
How fun! I drive past dumpsters all the time and think about jumping in LOL… not sure I will find the courage 🙂 I’m pickin’ curbs though!
Where did you get the cool tomato cage!