What started out as a ginormous garage sale at my house over 8 years ago has turned into a rip rockin' annual event called the Junk Bonanza. I invite 100 of my favorite dealers of antiques, collectibles,and junk to sell their wares at the Medina Entertainment Center just west of Minneapolis, MN in September.
It is a colossal job for the Bonanza posse, some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet! Today was a recap meeting to go over PR, placement of booths and the ever so important topic of porta potty rental.
We decided to meet at Jane's shop in Carver MN as I have been spending way too much time in the office and needed a junk fix.
Jane is holding a cemetery stake that she raises occasionally when she has a question. Mustard Moon, Jane's shop is open once a month and has some of the most unusual junk you'll ever see. Space is limited, but she makes the most of it by combining the workshop with the bathroom. I love the fact that you can shop while you pee. I spotted an awesome wooden car dolly today behind the perfectly patina ed primitive cupboard next to the john. No need to waste any time while junking!
I couldn't resist taking a few shots of some of my favorite junk items.
This year we have added the Junk Corral to the Bonanza, a western flavored booth filled with Cowboy & Cowgirl junk! I am having a whole lotta fun shopping!
It is amazing how many hats one must wear to throw a shindig like the Bonanza. I think I like my junker's hat the best!
Peace.
Ki
Thanks for the look back stage. I want to shop at Mustard moon so bad now. Will she be at the JB?
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Hmmm. I can so tell your blog is going to be a regular of mine, Ki! Love your taste and all you do...xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteI love that "shop while you pee" bit. I was at an Antique centre today and had to use their toilet, was very amused to see several priced items on dislay in there. Their supply of toilet paper was housed in an old corner china cabinet.
ReplyDeleteI've been a "fan" of yours for a long time. So glad you started your blog. I just love all your junk! Someday I'll have to make a trip up to your sale.
ReplyDeleteNow this looks like my kinda place! :)
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ki. This is wonderful news. I am glad that you decided to venture into the blogging world. it's still a bit new for me too, but I am really loving it!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see it from the beginning.. this is just the start to something big!
I have to now find my picture w/you at the NYC "Be Creative" event.... I need to blog your wonderful entry into the web-logging world!
I am also adding you to my blog posse.
NJT
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OMG, the antique store in town has things for sale in their bathroom too and i bought a small table that I just had to have from it. The owner just laughed and said that now she'd have to find something else to fill that corner of the potty room...LOL. I'm still trying to decide if I can make it to the JB...I need to talk Glenn into going with and fish while I shop. My daughter went to University of MN, so we're kind of familiar with the area.
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Michele
What a fun thing to do!!! I am glad you are blogging. I will be back often!!!
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