#769 - Stories in the Salvage: Jen Morin of The Lasting Past on Antiques, Repurposing & Creative Finds

In this unique and refreshingly creative episode of TCL Podcast, we welcome Jen Morin, founder of The Lasting Past based in Barrie, Ontario. Jenn specializes in estate clear-outs, architectural salvage, repurposing, and antiques—bringing new life to forgotten pieces and old materials with stories to tell.

We dive into: 🔹 How Jen got started in the world of antique recovery and creative reuse 🔹 The beauty and value of salvaged materials—from hardware and doors to lighting and lumber 🔹 Her open and honest take on the antique and salvage industry—what’s thriving, what’s lost, and what’s worth saving 🔹 Why working with reclaimed items is a creative goldmine for builders, designers, and homeowners alike 🔹 The importance of preserving history while making space for the future

If you love old things, meaningful craftsmanship, or want to add soul to your projects, this episode will spark your imagination.

🎧 Tune in to hear how Jen is turning the past into something beautifully lasting.

📸 Follow Jen on IG: @thelastingpast 📍 Shop by appointment in Barrie, ON 🪑 Discover: books, hardware, doors, lighting, lumber & creative supplies

Check out the book she contributed to, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62921051-the-sovereign

https://www.amazon.ca/Sovereign-Sarah-Swain/dp/B0BVCXMKC6

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