Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Junk Bonanza 2008 Part 1


Junk Bonanza 2008 was beyond words! I'm sure will agree after viewing the upcoming days of photos. A big thanks to Susan for taking on the huge job of Junk Bonanza photographer.


If you were an Early Bird shopper you got a Country Home bag of goodies that included products, promotions and a complimentary subscription to Country Home. Folks were very chipper considering many had been in line since 6 AM. www.countryhome.com


The line was long but like in Disney World, it moved quickly!


The merchandise was superb and the vendors displays were phenomenal!








Joan Steffend greeted folks at the Tomboy Tool booth, signed autographs, smiled for the cameras, and jumped right in to help Cheryl with the demonstration! http://www.tomboytool.com/




The Red Shed gals & company flew in from all over the US to shop the Junk Bonanza.


Junk came in all shapes, sizes and styles as you will see.




Matthew Mead, style editor from Country Home, signed his 2 brand new books...Halloween Tricks and Treats and Entertaining Simple. (Photos in follow up posts.) http://www.matthewmeadstyle.com/










The junk Bonanza Posse worked hard and played hard!










Will continue to bring you photos over the next 2 weeks...there is so much to talk about and show you! Be sure to check out the stories of the visitors and vendors that have blogged about their Bonanza adventures..I am thoroughly enjoying them!

Peace,
Ki
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12 comments:

  1. Lanette of Cottage ElementsSeptember 16, 2008 at 9:54 PM

    Great pictures, Ki! Didn't realize there were so many people waiting outside that early. Lori and Julie manned the booth as I had to get my daughter on the bus. Wow! Great turnout.

    Lani

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  2. JustinaSeptember 16, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    Love your pictures! I wish I could have taken a lot more, but I was so overwhelmed! Keep them coming! Justina

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  3. MargoSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    Great pics. Love the one of Joan, You go girl!!! Dr Amy got that postal canvas cart, I loved that.
    It was a hootin good time, I'll tell ya. Can't wait till next year.
    Margo

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    http://robolady.blogspot.com/

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  4. Red Shed French Antiques and TravelSeptember 17, 2008 at 10:49 AM

    As great as the photos are, even they don't do justice. What a great event, great vendors, and fabulous Junk. You just can't beat the "Minnesota Nice". Thanks Ki and Posse for all of your hard work that helped make memories for SO MANY!
    Valarie

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  5. Stacey @ The Blessed NestSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:31 AM

    Amazing pics of the Junk Bonanza! It was such a cool event, I'll definitely be back next year!! Can't wait to see the rest of the pics, too :)

    Blessings,
    Stacey

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  6. WhisperWood CottageSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    Ki, I had the best time at Junk Bonanza and I enjoyed meeting you. You sure know how to throw a shindig...power outages and all! I plan to make it an annual event as I would hate to miss all the great people and great junk! I love the Junkerella t-shirts and I can't wait to surprise my mom with one. She'll love it!

    Margo is right...I did get that canvas cart. It has a happy new home with me! Love, love, love it!

    Please say hi to Kathie on the Junk Bonanza crew. I loved meeting her as well!

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  7. Kindra-At Home With KSeptember 18, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    I had the best time at Junk Bonanza! I would love to be an early bird next year! It was so great to meet you! You are just a fun, super gal and it's just a wonderful thing that you got started there!! I loved ALL the booths!! So many goodies! And I was unsure to take pictures or not, so I didn't. :( Pooey. I know there were some handmade creations there and I didn't know how they would feel me clicking away at their stuff. Oh well, I get to relive through your photos and other bloggers!! Keep them coming!

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  8. the tattered nestSeptember 18, 2008 at 8:31 AM

    congrats on a great show!

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  9. CiNdEe's GaRdEnSeptember 18, 2008 at 8:33 AM

    Wow looks like a huge success!!! Was there anything left after the buyers were done? I bet you had a total blast!!!!!! I hope you told Joan hi for me(-:

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  10. KarenBSeptember 18, 2008 at 4:13 PM

    I was just wondering if you might have a blog! And here you are! I no longer live in the Midwest so will have to visit your Junk Bonanza through your blog. Looks like loads of fun!

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  11. Sue (Vintage Rescue)September 18, 2008 at 9:31 PM

    Soooooo insanely bummed that I couldn't make it! Ki, you're doing doing great; keep the fun coming!

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  12. ErinSeptember 18, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    we had such a wonderful time, you really put on a great show Ki! Can't wait until next year. Erin from So. Cal

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