Tim Luke Has Arrived!

The wildly popular Tim Luke is in town! In town, and almost “in the house,” a.k.a. Junk Bonanza at Canterbury Park! Tim, co-founder of TreasureQuest Appraisal Group, and star of HGTV’s “Cash in the Attic,”is appearing at the Bonanza on Thursday! Tim also writes for Flea Market Style magazine; he’ll be signing copies of the […]

Vendor Profile: Stonyhill & Companies!

Stonyhill & Companies produces the ultimate retread! Name: Tammy Rice Vendor: Stonyhill & Companies Lives in/Business located: Rochester, MN This will be Bonanza vendor appearance: 2! Specializes in: recycled inner tube jewelry and accessories Find: Website: stonyhill.webs.com Facebook: facebook.com/tammy.rice Favorite activity besides junking: more junking and riding motorcycle Would save if the workshop were on […]

And the Winner Is…

The lucky winner of lunch on Friday with Ki for herself and three friends is… Martha Smith of Warrenville, IL! A lifelong junker and flea marketer, Martha describes this as her perfect day: My idea of a perfect day would be to find some great junk on the side of the road… in Door County, […]

Lisa R: Story of Annie Sloan Unfolded

Lisa Rickert discovered Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan while rebuilding her home after Katrina, ordered the English paint online, and changed her life. She loved it so much that she took her MBA from Loyola, and her career experience in corporate supply management, and put them to work in a whole new venture. And just […]

Junk Bonanza Team Dinner!

Considering the incredible event that is Junk Bonanza, and the Herculean amounts of time and energy it takes to produce, this calm tableau is fairly amazing! Yes, a day before Bonanza week starts, the JB team enjoyed a calm and relaxing respite before the storm! We gathered Sunday in the yard on a picture-perfect Southwest […]

Vendor Profile: Elegant Treasures/Pocket Books!

Book on over to Elegant Treasures/Pocket Books! Name: Leslie Mullin Vendor: Elegant Treasures/Pocket Books Lives in/Business located: Lakeville, MN This will be Bonanza vendor appearance: 6! Specializes in: purses made from recycled books and game boards Find: Facebook: facebook.com/lesliemullin Favorite activity besides junking: being with my family and gardening Would save if the workshop were […]

Vendor Profile: Objects & Art

For objects and art, see Objects & Art! Name: Suzanne Thiesfeld Vendor: Objects & Art Lives in/Business located: Carver, MN This will be Bonanza vendor appearance: 5! Specializes in: unusual, one-of-a-kind finds as conversation pieces and creating paintings on vintage wood Find: Website: objectsandart.com Favorite activity besides junking: oil painting, tennis, biking Would save if […]

Vendor Profile: Rivertown Antique Company!

Rivertown Antique Company is ready to roll for the Bonanza! Name: Marv and Linda Kangas Vendor: Rivertown Antique Company Lives in/Business located: in the country between Zimmerman and Princeton, MN/Buffalo Nickel in Buffalo, MN This will be Bonanza vendor appearance: 5! Specializes in: country primitives, painted furniture, unique and fun finds Find: Facebook: facebook.com/rivertownantiquecompany Website: […]

Vendor Profile: Sarah Smith Salvage Style!

Sarah Smith has got Salvage Style! Name: Sarah Smith Vendor: Sarah Smith Salvage Style Lives in/Business located: Overland Park, KS/my business is “me,” so wherever I’m located This will be Bonanza vendor appearance: 4! Specializes in: jewelry, military bags, cash boxes, home accents, random beauty Find: Facebook: facebook.com/sarahsmithsalvagestyle Favorite activity besides junking: You mean there […]

Vendor Profile: Mish Mash Studio!

This is one elegant Mish Mash of stuff! Name: Annie Schilling Vendor: Mish Mash Studio Lives in/Business located: Edina, MN This will be Bonanza vendor appearance: 3! Specializes in: cheeky, kitschy, vintage and upcycled goodies Find: Facebook:xxx Website:mishmashstudio.com Blog: mintyfinds.blogspot.com Facebook: facebook.com/mishmashstudio Favorite activity besides junking: making things with junk Would save if the workshop […]