Whirling Dervish: A Survivor’s Story
Sue Burgener of Whirling Dervish Folk Art is thankful for the opportunity to continue selling junk. The longtime antiques dealer in Merrill, WI, survived Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma three years ago. She said it has inspired her to celebrate ordinary moments in her life, and the ability to keep attending sales. That includes the Bonanza, […]
We’re Shooting Video at the Bonanza!
The Junk Bonanza is all about multi-media! In addition to many blog posts, tweets and Instagram photos we put up before, during and after the event, this year, we’re adding video! Meet Katie Harris, our video shooter for the Bonanza! She will be shooting and uploading videos to the Junk Bonanza’s Instagram site (follow @junkbonanza […]
It’s in the Bag…at the Ki Nassauer Shop!
Ki’s talented sister, Karla Cunningham of Remixed Stitches, is bringing some of her seamstress wizardry to the Junk Bonanza! Also an amazing repurposer, Karla fashioned these from vintage U.S. Army bags of olive drab canvas. (The vintage bags are great, Karla says, because the new ones on longer are made of the same canvas-type fabric.) […]
Junk, Glorious Junk! PART 3
Here are a few more images of the great stuff we saw at Junk Bonanza!!! We’ll keep the images coming! Don’t worry, we’re not done! More great photos to come! Kim
Another Happy Bonanza Customer!
One of the many great attributes of which the Bonanza can boast is uber-talented vendors, and extremely satisfied customers! We wanted to share the story of these pieces — a music-themed desk and lamp — for a customer of Lee and Tracie Anderson‘s. They own Histories, a business where they create vintage industrial repurposed furniture, […]
Tatiana and Aaron: A Bonanza Love Story!
We love a good love story! Especially when the Junk Bonanza is part of the plot! We received a letter from Tatiana, explaining why the Bonanza is very near and dear to her — and her partner Aaron’s — heart! Read on: Dear Ki, This April marks a very special anniversary for me — Spring […]
Welcome to Junk Bonanza Spring 2014!
Everything’s ready at Canterbury Park! (Ki and crew labored ’til way after dark!) To make it all perfect for customers, friends, And vendors and all who love junk to no end! The booths are amazing! All styled and all set! We think some are more than the best ever yet! The junk is so glorious: […]
New Vendor: HouseMade!
New vendor HouseMade is in the house!Name: Hilary Martin Business name: HouseMade Live in/Business located: Richmond, VA Your style in three words: nostalgia, simpler times On your junking bucket list: I hear the Midwest is swimming in junk. You knew you were a junker when… …I couldn’t wait for the Thursday newspaper advertising Friday estate […]
New Vendor: Classy Clips!
Read all the way through this profile to learn about one new vendor who really suffered for her art! Name: Teri Garin Business: Classy Clips Live/Work: Coon Rapids, MN Craft: I am self-taught and repurpose vintage leather, jewelry, silverplate trays and bullet casings into jewelry and accessories. Your style in three words: edgy, one of a […]
New Vendor: L & L Antiques!
Stop by the booth of new vendor L & L Antiques for “the pause that refreshes!” Name: Luann & Larry Wilfert Business name: L&L Antiques Live in/Business located: Mequon, WI Your style in three words: quality, restored On your junking bucket list: find a hidden gold coin in a secret compartment of a piece of […]
