One more day to get there: JUNK BONANZA!

I was so happy to be there today. I'm still basking (might there be such a thing as a 'junk high'?) in all the great energy, smiles, and fun! The mood there is spectacular~ Where to look and who to see first? Oh, the possibilities~
An unexpected find: this major birdcage - you'll see it in the Atelier soon. On major casters - which clinched the decision for me!

I bought it from Claudia and Rick, here with their Missouri finds~ (Side note: take notes, Teresa - go back and find what you've bought along the way.)

Jane. Mustard Moon Jane. It looks like she's signing autographs (she could), but she's just being helpful.

Bill, Jane's husband. Always a smile and friendly talk.

Jane's jockey. And, what am I still amazed by and thinking about? Jane's booth was walled on one end with stacks of old trunks. Not just a few - dozens. Alot of them had tags with their new owners' names, waiting to be picked up - it added to the fun of seeing them! You can get a hint of that trunk wall in the back of this photo - they ran down the length of her space, behind all the pieces.

I finally met Jan (left), of Gracie's Cottage. Kind of like penpals meeting up - Jan is a frequent commenter on this blog~

This new bit of statuary (found in Jan's booth) came home with me, too. You'll see her in the finished third floor apartment (in The PORCH & Atelier building) bedroom re-do that's happening now~

Judi, Rhubarb Co. Store - always a smile, she's a master at this stuff~

The next three photos are all of Judi's space~

Shayne, Style Minneapolis. Gorgeous furniture & home finds - also famous for her hand-styled jewelry~

Jan, Summerspell

Brenda, Autumn Place Arts

Angela, Found - in Rockford MN

Are you wondering if there is anything left? You'd better believe there is - vendors were bringing as much in as what was going out - and, there's something for everyone, at every price point. I couldn't believe all the collections of small stuff you could browse and choose from. What a gorgeous September weekend for getting out and about - and visiting JUNK BONANZA on their final day: Saturday, September 17. Let me know if you go!

The JUNK BONANZA Countdown is at ONE!

If you've been counting the days, tomorrow (September 15) is the opening day of the all-time, once-a-year JUNK BONANZA!Some of you have asked, and thank you - but, no, 'we' won't be selling there - but, so many of our junking friends are involved that we feel a partnership with Junk Bonanza.

Like Jane (Mustard Moon in Carver) - she's one of the first people I met in this business~

But, before meeting her, I knew Jan (Summerspell)

Brenda (Autumn Place Arts) sells her flatware stakes, and more- here at The PORCH & Atelier~

And, Judi (Rhubarb Co Store) - we've been sharing junk fun for alot of years~

These friends have all taught me alot, and there are so many others I can't wait to see when I'm there, this Friday - like Debbie (her shop is the Artique, in Anoka, MN - and she sells here with us, too)

You can't match the great stuff, enthusiasm, and just plain old fun and excitement that you'll find at JUNK BONANZA.

We love to see everyone who stops by the Atelier on their way home from BONANZA, and can't wait to hear about your good time there. The Atelier shop level is open this Thursday-Friday-Saturday (every week, 10-5). ~TERESA

A little JUNKMARKET under Glass~

It was a beautiful evening at the JUNKMARKET under Glass opening benefit~

(Mesh steel piece restyled into a wine cabinet: Mudd Lake Furniture)

The fresh air and sunshine in their greenhouse setting showed everything off well, don't you think?
More Mudd Lake~

Cassie with her Sassy Cass Gems, you'll also find her personally designed, vintage-styled jewelry right here, at The PORCH & Atelier~
One of a kind pieces, and well-priced~
She was there with Colleen, do you recognize her look from The PORCH, also? Note her vintage 'junkart' pieces, she has 'the touch' - which she passed on to daughter, Cassie~

More Colleen~

Jan (Summerspell) has her usual great pieces - they fit well in the setting, too~

More Jan~

Judi (Rhubarb) and some of her 'campy' stuff~

Judi always has the entertaining touch, too. It was a gorgeous evening, and the show is fully open today through this Saturday, September 10~ (See the preceding post for details.)
Are you ready?? Can't wait for JUNK BONANZA? I'll be visiting, will YOU?
Mark your calendar for September 15-16-17 ! ~TERESA

Here we go: the JUNK BONANZA GIVEAWAY!

We're excited to partner in a giveaway with the all-time greatest vintage treasure-hunting haven: JUNK BONANZA! JUNK BONANZA (click for their website) is the famed (all-time best!) Minnesota show, coming up on September 15-16-17, 2011.

The best-of-the-best junkers (did I just say BEST again?) come together to WOW you with their vintage finds-visit the JUNK BONANZA blogspot for vendor profiles and more~

You can win the JUNK BONANZA prizes listed above, PLUS.....

Win a PORCH ooh-la-la prize pack~ Direct from PARIS!
Ah, but of course - an Eiffel Tower key ring - brought home just for you!

Vintage cardboard tags, found at our favorite PARIS shop in the Village Saint Paul: au Petite Bonheur de la Chance~

More? Yes, fresh, blue, premium lavender buds. We bring home the best FRENCH lavande for you. And more: I'll throw in more surprise PARIS favorites when I'm filling your prize pack - whatever strikes me at the time!

How to enter the giveaway? Simply leave a comment for me right here. Last day to comment? One week from today: Saturday August 20. The winner of the JUNK BONANZA and PORCH giveaway will be notified via email - be sure we have your contact info.

Thanks to our JUNK BONANZA friends for letting us share in their giveaway! ~TERESA

Ready, set, go!