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You are visiting: Home » Decorating/DIY » Decorate Your Home » Can Quirk Go Too Far?

Can Quirk Go Too Far?

by Lindsay Ballard on April 1, 2013 21 Comments

This past weekend, my friend Kristi and I made the trek to the Round Top Antique Market.  I adore going to the market to sift through the miles and miles (literally) of antiques, vintage wares and junk.  Kristi was a virgin Round Topper, but she was a super trooper and we shopped until we dropped (almost literally).

At the end of the trip, I thought that this Spring’s market felt very different than in years past.  There were fewer shoppers, the prices were higher and there wasn’t much that was really unique.  If I see another reproduced “vintage” metal letter made in Mexico, I may scream.  Where was the originality?  Where was the quirk?

There were a few amazing pieces, though.  Kristi picked up a two cast iron skillets and a really cool set of drinking glasses.  I found myself another wooden bowl and this really unique sculpture.  I’m thinking of putting it in the playroom since the kids really love it.

Clown

Isn’t it fun?  Or, have I taken the quest for my home to be unique a bit too far?  I’m leaning towards fun, but I can understand if it seems a bit creepy to some of you.  To each his own, right?

 

 

 

AprilFools

I love crazy quirk, but I do have to draw the line at the creepy clowns with plaster babies in it’s mouth.  Yikes!  The scariest thing about this was it’s “Sold” tag.  Y’all, someone actually bought that crazy thing!  I did buy an awesome plaster planter from this artist, so the booth wasn’t completely unredeemable.  I’ll show you guys that once I figure out where I want it to live.

Have you been gotten by any good April Fools’ Day jokes today?

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Heather Banks says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:18 pm

    That is SOOOO creepy!! You had me questioning you for a sec 🙂

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  2. Heather @ RCHOTX says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Thanks in advance for the nightmare I’m going to have tonight! 🙂

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  3. Heather C says

    April 1, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    Uhmmm yah, you fooled me! LOL That is so totally creepy!!!

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  4. Nan says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    Yah..I thought..she’s finally gone round the bend…OMG! LOLOLO

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  5. the Blah Blah Blahger says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    That terrified me for a moment!

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  6. Linda Weeks says

    April 1, 2013 at 5:13 pm

    Well, you had me going; creepy, yes, but I was thinking, I dunno, I might take it home… NOT!

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  7. karen@somewhatquirky says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    Well I’ve been known to do some quirky things when decorating…but never clowns and never dead babies or skulls. Glad it’s April Fools! And no, no one has fooled me lately thank goodness.

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  8. Gina says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    LOL! Yes, you had me too. I was trying to take the high road and thought, well there are lots of folks out there that are fans of macabre. And even though I don’t know you personally, this seemed so unlike Lindsay! Good one!

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  9. Crystal Young says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    I found your blog from The Shabby Creek Cottage post on her favorite blogs, and I was really questioning if I’d like your style after seeing that sculpture! Whew, glad it was a joke. I am going to Round Top on Wednesday and I am a virgin too! Any advice for me?

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  10. kelly thompson says

    April 1, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    I am glad I clicked to read this whole post…I thought you were serious…so glad you did not buy it…who did though- uhhhg!
    ;0

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  11. Lin says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:07 pm

    Oh you got me also! I was like oh my! But then I thought now if she likes it then that is what important…..LOL! That was a great joke!

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  12. Carrie says

    April 1, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Oh my word! You had me believing…and I was scared! Ha

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  13. judy h. says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    I was horrified when I looked at that!!! I thought you had really winged out. I took the bait!

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  14. Kathryn C says

    April 1, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    This was my first time on your site and I really paused at the clown, considered whether I should continue on, and questioned (just a little) why I was here in the first place! Luckily, I continued reading and was very relieved!!! HAHAHA – so funny!! and a little weird too 😉

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  15. elizabeth says

    April 1, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    I almost unsubscribed……LOL You fooled me. 🙂

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  16. Ahnnie says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Yes, you got me too! I went to Round Top with my daughter for the first time last year. We looked at a lot and I am NOT a shopper! There was one place we paid to get in–a farm–but I found everything so outrageously expensive there I didn’t buy anything. I did buy one thing out in the fields lining the main road but my daughter didn’t buy anything either. I probably won’t go back and am disappointed. Maybe I just couldn’t hang in there long enough to find the real, unique treasures. Standing in line for anything to eat got old too. 🙁

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  17. Pete's Pest Control says

    April 2, 2013 at 10:33 am

    What a creepy piece. I don’t know who would want to buy that. besides that, great work find those hidden gems.

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  18. Kassondra says

    April 3, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    haha! at first I didn’t want to hurt your feelings so i was going to comment something like that’s different…….. then I was like thank god it’s a joke lol!

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  19. Krys says

    April 3, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Ok wow, you got me, too! I thought you’d finally passed from quirk to crazy! My only HOPE on the “sold” sign is that someone saw it as PERFECT for a haunted house/fright house because, oh man. *shudders*

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  20. Rob says

    May 24, 2016 at 12:23 am

    Nothing creepy about that article. I have a lot of friends who like Game of Thrones…I kind’ve knew were you were going with this…lol

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  21. Truly Green Pest Service says

    May 24, 2016 at 12:29 am

    Ok buddy…I take back me saying I knew were you were going…That is freaky anyway you look at it…lol

    Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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