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New Junk Crush: "Wood You Be Mine?"

2013-05-10T21:39:00.003-05:00

I have a new junk crush!

On painted vintage furniture...in vibrant colors!

Mixed with beautiful patterned fabric? Deliriously fabulous!

Who are the creators of these fabulous furniture rehabs?

The two gorgeous ladies above!

They are the creative genius behind a new business called "Wood You Be Mine?"

Love their stuff?

See it first-hand at the Third Semi-Annual Duluth Junk Hunt.

See more photos of the event in my previous post.

Event details below...

Duluth Junk Hunt, May 10-11, 2013:

2013-05-09T20:46:00.002-05:00

I popped in to visit with the vendors setting up their wares for the 3rd Semi-Annual Junk Hunt! If you are in the Duluth, MN, area this weekend, you might want to stop in for a visit. I took a bunch of photos so that you can see what might interest you. Enjoy...

See anything you like, want, or need to have? I thought so! Get to Duluth this weekend! Here are the details...

More photos tomorrow! I'll introduce you to a pair of ladies who are wicked talented with painted furniture makeovers. Love, love, love them and their furniture!!

WhisperWood Cottage: Junk Bonanza Giveaway: 3 Ways to Enter

2013-03-10T20:02:00.001-05:00

Interested in winning tickets to the 2013 Spring Junk Bonanza in Minnesota?

Visit me at WhisperWood Cottage and learn 3 ways you can enter to win...

WhisperWood Cottage: Junk Bonanza Giveaway: 3 Ways to Enter

Vendor Opportunity: Duluth Junk Hunt, May 2013

2013-03-03T11:08:00.001-06:00

Vendor Applications for the next Duluth Junk Hunt are now available!

Follow the link below...

http://duluthjunkhunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/JH-May-2013-Vendor-Application.pdf

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Event Announcement: The Mother Lode Sale, March 2

2013-02-28T20:02:00.000-06:00

Mother Lode Sale
$3.00 Admission Saturday March 2nd
Locally made 9:00AM to 4:00PM

At: CLYDE IRON WORKS
2920 W. Michigan St. Duluth,MN
Upcycled Vintage, Bohemian Antiques Glass works Fine Jewelry
Shabby Chic Award Winning Pottery Repurposed Goods Garden Art
Architectural finds one of kind furniture Accomplished Artists
Bring your trucks, trailers and cash!
Don't miss The Mother Lode Sale

On Facebook: The Mother Lode Sale

Duluth Junk Hunt: Nov. 9-10, 2012

2012-11-09T20:48:00.001-06:00

Junk event going on this weekend in Duluth, MN!

Blog: http://duluthjunkhunt.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duluthjunkhunt

I grabbed a few photos for you! :)

Join the fun!

Blog: http://duluthjunkhunt.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duluthjunkhunt

Event organized by the smiling Emily Broman.
Thanks for leading the way, Emily!

Simply Iowa at Rochester Gold Rush Days 2012

2012-09-10T20:01:00.000-05:00

The main reason I leave Oronoco to go to Rochester Gold Rush Days is to see the always well-styled booth of Simply Iowa...

See what I mean?

Julz & JunkMarket Style at Oronoco Gold Rush Days 2012

2012-09-08T22:30:00.001-05:00

Mmm. Mmm. Mmm.

Love me some Julz!

That Julie is one talented cowgirl!

Her bling is like a magnet for my camera.

Julie was set up with Sue Whitney of JunkMarket Style and Lanette of Cottage Elements at Oronoco Gold Rush Days 2012. They were featuring the new bricks and mortar little sister of JunkMarket Style...GetFresh Vintage, located in Lanesboro, MN.

The JunkMarket Style and GetFresh Vintage crew will be setting up at some great events this fall:

September: Vintage Marketplace in Springfield, OH

October: JunkMarket Under Cover, Independence, MN

November: Girlfriends Weekend, Lanesboro, MN

Get the specific dates and details at JunkMarket Style Events.

High Style Antiques at Oronoco Gold Rush Days 2012

2012-09-07T15:31:00.000-05:00

I have a major crush on the high-end style of van Deest Antiques & Art.

Beautiful.

Unique.

Whimsical.

Artistic.

Historical.

I met Tom van Deest at Oronoco Gold Rush Days. His booth was one of my favorites.

Check out their inventory and show schedule at http://vandeest.net/index.html.

Oronoco Gold Rush Days: Some Favorite Junk

2012-09-02T19:53:00.000-05:00

How about a little junk eye candy?

There were so many great vendors at Oronoco Gold Rush Days!

http://www.junkologie.com/2012/08/random-photos-of-oronoco-gold-rush-days.html

http://www.junkologie.com/2012/08/oronoco-gold-rush-days-vendor-features.html

http://www.junkologie.com/2012/08/junk-bonanza-flea-market-style-at.html

Junk Bonanza & Flea Market Style at Oronoco Gold Rush 2012

2012-08-29T19:55:00.002-05:00

Ki Nassauer (of Junk Bonanza and Flea Market Style Magazine) and a talented group of Junk Bonanza mavens (including Cammie of Daffadowndilly's, Jane of Mustard Moon, and Pam of Pam's Picks) were out in force at Oronoco Gold Rush Days 2012. They had an amazing tent full of junk goodies that were getting snagged up left and right. These photos will give you a sneak peek of what you'll see at Junk Bonanza 2012 this September...

For more information about Ki and all her junk happenings, check out...

Junk Bonanza

Flea Market Style Magazine

FleaQuest

Oronoco Gold Rush Days Vendor Feature

2012-08-21T17:58:00.000-05:00

I was enamored with this booth at Oronoco Gold Rush Days. Country Cottage Antiques, owned by Greg Hoover, features American carved furniture, western decor, tramp art, primitives, and the unusual.

This globe was amazing...especially once you saw how large it was...

Yes, it really is taller than that desk. It's huge size makes it quite the conversation piece.

The western pillows, using hides, leather, and vintage textiles, were amazing. Love this large-scale mirror framed in tin ceiling tiles, too. Great stuff!

More Gold Rush Days photos to come!

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Random Photos of Oronoco Gold Rush Days 2012

2012-08-19T18:55:00.003-05:00

I hope some of you were able to make it to 2012 Oronoco Gold Rush Days! It was day after day of junking fun! Over the next few posts, I'll be featuring some of the vendors and other people I met. This post is all about random junk finds that I thought about bringing home with me...but didn't! I'm sure someone else snapped up these goodies by the end of the show.

Vintage red apple ladder. Love this!

Paint by number painting were found throughout the show.

This drinking fountain had a fun little foot lever.

Industrial carts were everywhere! Selling for as little as $125.

Vintage signs were everywhere, too. Street signs, advertising signs, and signs of all kinds...

Great vintage clothing.

I was in love with these brass ship portholes. I was tempted to bring these home with me.

Super heavy, super industrial, super cool.

Fabulous old money bag from the City of Oshkosh.

How a bout a horse that you don't have to feed?

Or a buck that puts your hubby's 6-pointer to shame?

Old advertising or crate pieces.

Love me some vintage croquet! Reminds me of summers at my grandparents' home...in the old days! :)

This street sign was super old and made of heavy, solid iron.

A totem pole.

A game table with a super cool base that could easily be glammed up with high-gloss black paint.

More Oronoco Gold Rush Days photos coming up!

Did any of you make it to the Oronoco or Rochester Gold Rush Days this year?

Junk Bonanza & Flea Market Style Giveaway

2012-08-01T19:16:00.000-05:00

Win tickets to Junk Bonanza and a copy of the new issue of Flea Market Style Magazine! The giveaway is happening at WhisperWood Cottage.

Sneak Peek of the Duluth Junk Hunt: June 22-23, 2012

2012-06-21T22:42:00.000-05:00

If you are in the Duluth area this weekend, stop in at the First Annual Duluth Junk Hunt. Since I've been off on an adventure, I did not have time to prepare for the event, but I did get a sneak peek of the goodies for you...

If this looks like your cup of junkie' tea, stop in at 201 E. 1st St. in Duluth. The fun runs 9-5 on Friday and Saturday. For more event info...

Blog: http://duluthjunkhunt.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duluthjunkhunt

Junkologie Adventure: Second Hand Rose in Buffalo, MN

2012-05-19T11:51:00.000-05:00

Are you ready for the summer junk season? Garage sales, flea markets, occasional sales, auctions, and estate sales abound! Thought you might enjoy these photos taken at Second Hand Rose in Buffalo, MN. Their April sale was excellent as always.

Not a lot of chatter today...mostly photos. Why? For junk like this, it's all about the photos, baby!

That chair above? It's not a normal size chair. That coat rack is a long, vintage ski...probably 6 feet, which means the chair is probably 7 feet tall by 6 feet wide. Yes, massive! Wouldn't that be a fun conversation starter at your poolside or lakeside retreat?

MORE JUNKOLOGIE ADVENTURES COMING UP!

See my previous trip to Second Hand Rose.

Stay tuned here or on the Junkologie Facebook page.

Junkologie Adventures: Found Salvage, Rockford, MN

2012-05-10T19:33:00.000-05:00

Are you ready for some more junk adventures?

You might have seen my recent post about Found Salvage in Rockford, MN. Rockford is just down the road from Buffalo...one of the infamous occasional sale hubs of Minnesota. It's worth the short drive from Buffalo to Rockford to check out Angela's amazing finds.

Angela is the creative guru behind Found Salvage's urban chic collection of vintage and junk items. Seriously. This girl creates high end style with her eclectic mix of finds.

Can you see why I love her store and style?

Visit Angela on the Found Salvage Facebook page. Tell her Amy sent you! :)

More Junkologie Adventures coming up!

Stay tuned here or on the Junkologie Facebook page.

Junkologie Adventures: Flour Sack Antiques in Pequot Lakes, MN

2012-05-02T18:40:00.002-05:00

A couple weekends ago, we went on a bit of an adventure. The main purpose was not junk-related, but we were able to sneak in a stop at a place we hadn't been before:

Flour Sack Antiques

State Highway 371

Pequot Lakes, MN

Here are some unique items that caught my eye...

Have any of you been to Flour Sack Antiques in Pequot, MN? Or maybe you've been to other stores in the area. Any recommendations for those traveling in Northern Minnesota? Please do tell...

Junkologie Adventures: The Marina in Buffalo, MN

2012-04-29T19:27:00.000-05:00

The handsome couple above are the owners of The Marina in Buffalo, MN. Everything about their store is eye-catching, breath-taking, and bordering on heart-stopping!

As I continued on my journey through Buffalo's April sales, I came upon their well-appointed store. Let me show you what I mean...

Are you captivated my these two large industrial planters like I am?

Seriously massive and seriously cool!

Add an iron bed with white linens to a rustic fence backdrop, and what do you have? The perfect mix.

This Litchfield Ice Cream Co. container...with casters!...would be great as a statement piece in a room.

How about this rolling industrial step stool? I'll take one, please!

Sheryl's stylings combined with her husband's ingenuity make for a fabulous shopping experience! The vignettes in their store were truly amazing. I chatted with them forever about their store and the special way that they help out the community. I'll get more details on that and share that with you in the future!

This wraps up my adventures in Buffalo. Here are the places I made it to on my last trip:

Second Hand Rose | This & That | The Porch & Atelier

Kathie's Finds | Patina General | Found Salvage | The Marina

The amazing part is that these are only a smattering of the shops there. Next time, I'll have to plan for spending more of my day there so that I can visit the rest! See the full list of Buffalo shops at:

http://www.buffalo-mn.org/shopping.htm

For more Junkologie Adventures, stay tuned here or on the Junkologie Facebook page.

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Junkologie Adventures: Found Salvage in Rockford, MN

2012-04-26T19:01:00.001-05:00

What does it mean to be Found Salvage?

Think inspired.

Think industrial chic.

Think gorgeous displays.

Think ingenuity.

Think overscale.

Think unique.

Think "I want that."

Think furniture.

Think creative styling.

Think clever repurposes.

Think "Load it up!"

Think adorable!

Found Salvage is the style child of none other than the vivacious Ms. Angela! I totally have a junk crush on her and her store in Rockford, MN! Why? I tend to love everything about her style and stylings. This was the first time I had been able to visit her store, but now that I know where it is, she might have to keep me away with a stick...or a junk restraining order. :) Since I don't live nearby, I love when she posts photos of her store on the Found Salvage Facebook page. Hear that, Angela? Photos! Photos! We want more photos!

CHECK OUT MY OTHER BUFFALO OCCASIONAL SALE ADVENTURES:

Second Hand Rose | This & That | The Porch & Atelier | Kathie's Finds | Patina General

ONE MORE BUFFALO OCCASIONAL SALE ADVENTURE COMING UP!

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Junkologie Adventures: Patina General in Buffalo, MN

2012-04-24T20:39:00.000-05:00

The occasional sale adventure in Buffalo, MN, continues!

After my stops at Second Hand Rose, This & That, The Porch & Atelier, and Kathie's Finds, the next stop on the trail was Patina General.

This sexy industrial table (with casters) had me at hello as I walked in the front door. Helllllooooo! In case you are wondering, yes, a table can be sexy. Especially one like this!

Spring was in full force here! Cuter than cute were these eggs!

Vintage muffin pans for a floral display. So simple that it's genius!

The frosting on the spring cupcake? This workbench with chalkboard drawers. What? Must have!

I was able to meet Cheryl, one of the co-owners of Patina General, while I was there. I also received an email from the other owner, Lora, a few days later. "Minnesota nice" does not begin to cover their how special they are. Seriously...look at their photo...they are like apple pie and sunshine!! They just make me smile! If you'd like to learn a little bit more about them, check out their bios.

I look forward to visiting Patina General again...a mix of inspiring smalls with larger industrial pieces makes Amy a happy junker. :)

MORE BUFFALO OCCASIONAL SALE ADVENTURES COMING UP!

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Junkologie Adventures: Kathie's Finds in Buffalo, MN

2012-04-22T20:41:00.001-05:00

After my stops at Second Hand Rose, This & That, and The Porch & Atelier in Buffalo, MN, my next stop was Kathie's Finds...led by none other than Kathy herself...

While Kathy has been in the biz for a while, the Buffalo location is new. For your viewing pleasure, I snapped photos of some of the pieces that captured my industrial eye...

This amazing desk! Wish I had a spot for it!

Seriously! What? I can think of a million uses for these stacked wire baskets...on casters, to boot!

How about this metal shelf? Cool shape and great function!

Last, but not least, these striped pails caught my eye.

Love this little seal on the back side!

I will definitely be back, Kathy! In fact, I'm questioning whether I should have left these items in your store. However, my ideas are often grander than the size of my home! Anyone else have that issue?

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Junkologie Adventures: The Porch & Atelier in Buffalo, MN

2012-04-18T18:40:00.000-05:00

As my day of occasional sale-ing in Buffalo, MN, continued, my next stop was The Porch & Atelier. They do amazing upholstered projects there. I was quite smitten with this pair of chairs...

You can see that the sides and back are upholstered in a different fabric than the front. Lovely!

AND...they have a second story. As I headed down the stairs, I was greeted by tons of focused shoppers and an amazing variety of finds. This vintage locker room bench was a favorite crush of mine!

I didn't get a chance to speak with the owner, Teresa, this time around. She was super busy behind the counter getting everyone checked out! I simply ogled all the goods and dreamed of endless ways to incorporate their great items into my decor at WhisperWood Cottage.

MORE BUFFALO OCCASIONAL SALE ADVENTURES COMING UP!

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CHECK OUT PREVIOUS JUNKOLOGIE ADVENTURES IN BUFFALO, MN:

Second Hand Rose in Buffalo, MN

This & That in Buffalo, MN

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Junkologie Adventures: This & That in Buffalo, MN

2012-04-16T20:37:00.001-05:00

Don't you just love sidewalks like this? And with a sign that tells us exactly what to do? Shop. Shop. Shop. Just try and stop me!

This is at the entrance of This & That...another occasional sale store right next door to Second Hand Rose in Buffalo, MN (featured in my last post). While waiting in the checkout line, I had a great chat with the customers and staff. Hi, girls! The fun, positive vibe in this store made my great day even better.

There were a few extra special pieces that caught my eye. I am always a fan of vintage metal lawn chairs. Kind of a fun mint color on this one. And I was completely enamored with the massive ice cream sign. It would be fabulous in a kitchen! They also had an amazing set of vintage patio furniture...in a pastel pink with original cushions. I would have gotten a photo, but there were so many shoppers enjoying its comfort! :)

I did make a purchase at This & That. This awesome 1950s era medical/dental cabinet is super cool. Why? It's in great condition and the lights turn on when you open the door. Brilliant! I have plans for this bad boy.

MORE BUFFALO OCCASIONAL SALE ADVENTURES COMING UP!

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WhisperWood Cottage: Medical Tray Magnetic Message Center in the Kitchen

2012-04-15T17:47:00.001-05:00

What do you do with those vintage medical trays?

How about a message center? Check out mine at...

WhisperWood Cottage: Medical Tray Magnetic Message Center in the Kitchen

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