Posts by Jen Foley
Plumbing Category Lead, Portland Store
If you have called the Portland store in the past four or five years you have probably talked to me at some point. If you have come into the store with obscure questions about plumbing for old homes you have definitely talked to me. And if you have perused our Tales from Rejuvenation company videos, you have even seen me.
I’m what I like to call a Plumbing Enthusiast: a lover of vintage plumbing fixtures and catalogs. But I wasn’t always that way. Five years ago, I was scared to even touch the stuff, calling my dad to help me out with a leaky faucet or a clogged drain. Once I started at Rejuvenation, I found out I wasn’t alone in my fears and trepidations.
And that just wouldn’t do.
I had to learn as much as I could about vintage plumbing and I wanted to make it less scary and more accessible for folks going through remodels and renovations.
Over the past few years, if there is one thing I have learned, it’s that nothing is standard in an old house. Heck, things are rarely standard in a new home, but all the ups and downs can be worth it, especially if you have fallen head over heels in love with your space.
I love helping people take their houses and turn them into spaces that reflect their personality and passion. It’s a joy to watch and it’s exciting every time.
TWO TRUTHS AND ONE LIE
- My kitchen stove is over 50 years older than I am.
- I am writing a full length action-adventure novel.
- I had to build a special storage area in my house to hold my extensive DVD collection.
It’s time for another round of Three Guesses…
This little cast-iron beauty would’ve come in handy for me about a month ago. That’s the only hint I’m giving.
Thinking caps on, folks!
When this craggy container showed up in salvage we were all stumped. The heavy cylinder is pitted with age and wear.
After a little research, we found out what it is.
Can you?
Ready for another round of Three Guesses?
I sure am.
- Can you guess?
What was the intended use of this handsome turn-of-the-century device?
I bet you guys will get this one right quick.
Every time I wander through the salvage department to go get coffee, I have to remind myself that I don’t need these lovely concrete animals.
This awesome stone kitty took up residence at the store a few weeks ago and the folks in our salvage department named him Steve and gave him this posh set up complete with vintage Pendleton blanket.
- The perfect pet?
Steve was followed shortly by this exotic canine; a concrete Fu Dog with weathered teal patina.
- Maybe you’re more of a dog person…
If you know anyone in need of some literal pet rocks, you know where to send them.
What do we have here?
That’s the question everyone has asked when they first encounter this strange little silver hand.
Any guesses ideas?
What is it?
Don’t worry if you don’t know… I’ll post the answer later.
