Allison Pinkowski
Founder/Chief Executive Diver
I have discovered over the years that I have a love for old things. Used things. Things with a story. Things that have had a life. I love to channel my creativity into making them usable and wanted again. This need to repurpose and repair items is where the mission of Dumpster Diva was born. My mission in my leisure time is to use my creative ability to take an unwanted item and give it a purpose again. A new color, a new shape, a new texture - a new lease on life. It might not have the same purpose it was born with, but so what? And better yet, it’s one-of-a-kind!
Do I really go dumpster diving?
Some people have asked me this. And my answer is: You’d better believe it! This is the thrill of the hunt! You can find treasure in the most unexpected (and sometimes filthy) places. My husband, Kevin, is half the operation and is brilliantly resourceful, creative and great with power tools. Together, we have so much fun working on projects and transforming them into something desirable.
Do I really go dumpster diving?
Some people have asked me this. And my answer is: You’d better believe it! This is the thrill of the hunt! You can find treasure in the most unexpected (and sometimes filthy) places. My husband, Kevin, is half the operation and is brilliantly resourceful, creative and great with power tools. Together, we have so much fun working on projects and transforming them into something desirable.
Kevin, The Dumpster Dude.
Love this guy! My super fab hubby.
PRESS
I am honored to be featured in the March Newsletter for the Women's Environmental Network (wencal.org), San Fransisco chapter. Thank you to Andrea Taber for reaching out to me and making this happen. See the below PDF to read the newsletter.
| wencal.org_march2011newsletter.pdf |
Greenability Magazine - July/August 2011 Issue
Kevin and I are featured among some talented "junkers" in this month's issue of Greenability. If you are not familiar with this publication, it is a great magazine all about repurposing and sustainability. It is a local Kansas City publication. We are honored to be a part of it. Check it out when you are at the grocery store or book store!
THE NATE BERKUS SHOW - APRIL 20, 2011
This year, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Nate Berkus. Nate shares my love for vintage and repurposed items. We discussed some of my curbside finds and transformations. To find inspiration everyday, check out The Nate Berkus Show. Go to www.thenateshow.com to find out when his show airs in your market.
This year, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Nate Berkus. Nate shares my love for vintage and repurposed items. We discussed some of my curbside finds and transformations. To find inspiration everyday, check out The Nate Berkus Show. Go to www.thenateshow.com to find out when his show airs in your market.
THE LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - APRIL 18, 2011
An article written by Kathryn Cates Moore about my recent appearance on The Nate Berkus Show.
An article written by Kathryn Cates Moore about my recent appearance on The Nate Berkus Show.
| 4.18.11_lincoln_journal_star-_kathryn_cates_moore.pdf |
THE KANSAS CITY STAR - HOME SECTION: MAY 22, 2011
An article written by Stacy Downs about our repurposing hobby turned side business! "Junkin' is cool!"
An article written by Stacy Downs about our repurposing hobby turned side business! "Junkin' is cool!"
| kc_star_article_-_5.22.11.pdf |
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