I'm back, as promised, with some more pictures of Junk Bonanza! These aren't all of my photos by any means, but I think they are a good representation of the show and all that it had to offer!! Being a lover of architectural salvage, I was in heaven at Junk Bonanza, as it was everywhere!
I just loved the old trunk below with the peeling blue and white paint...
There were so many interesting and amazing items to choose from, but I will try and wind this down for you because, really, I could show you pictures all day :)
I didn't get to take many pictures at all at the Creative Connection because I went into St. Paul and had lunch with my sister who lives there and then met back up with Jen and Traci afterwards. Since they had already been at the Creative Connection for several hours, I just did a quick run through. I did however run into my friend Rebecca and had to take her pictue. Her booth was amazing as always!!! She hand painted that dropcloth behind her in the picture below and it was so beautiful!!!
Jen, Traci and I were always taking a quick set up shot to get our settings on our cameras just right...and I must say it made for some funny pictures as I was going back through my camera. Somehow though, I wind up looking like a dork in the set up shot below, while Traci looks like a red headed version of Farah Fawcett...it just isn't fair, but she ALWAYS takes a good picture {it'd be easy to hate her if she wasn't so darn nice!} :))
Jen looks adorable no matter what, even in a "practice" shot...
But I know she'll hate that I put that shot up, so I better redeem myself and show you this lovely picture of her too! Jen is one of the most creative girls I know, AND she's beautiful...
Well, that wraps up my Junk Bonanza posts. It was an incredible weekend spent with very good friends. I will miss "T squared and Polly Pocket" when I'm wandering the flea markets in London...it just won't be the same without the 3 of us being together!
I'm off to London early on Thursday morning...I'll be back late next week with lots of pictures to share!
Have a wonderful rest of your week!!!
Tracey
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76 comments:
Dear Tracey,
so many beautiful treasures, wow!
We haven´t here so wonderful flea markets!
Now, I have to follow your link!
Thank you for this great images!
Have a wonderful wednesday,
Big Hugs,
Yvonne
Please, show us more of this beauty!
Heaven, I'm in heaven... as I'm looking at this photos:)
Oh wow, i think i actually felt my blood pressure rise looking at all those lovely pics of J.Bonanza -wish it would visit the UK! After all that I hope the London markets don't disappoint!
Also I think I recommended Petersham nursery to you and it is wonderful but a very LONG way out on the Tube so if you only have a weekend it would take up a big chunk of one day. Also if you consider a boat ride on the Thames it has to be a gorgeous day or you might freeze! Just to warn you, didn't want you to spend to much of your precious weekend underground or shaking with cold and it be my fault!! Have a really fabulous time, Belinda x
Oh Tracey, my heart is palpitating just looking at all of that lovely stuff! I agree with Belinda - I SO wish it would visit the UK. Hope you have a WONDERFUL trip - can't wait to hear/see what you discover! xx
Beautiful and inspiring pictures!! I like ♥
Hugs Madelén
What a wonderful market! More pics please.... :) I do have to visit this one day. Thanks for sharing.
Emma
Hey Tracey,
Great photo's!
We don't have anything like Junk Bonanza over here in Australia, so I love oogling over photo's like yours! Keep them coming!
S. x
Viva La Revolucion! Gads, but those are wonderful displays. Makes me wish (almost) that I was doing the fall show at Round Top just to steal, I mean borrow some of those over the top ideas! BTW...you don't look like a dork...just contemplative! Remember...find your pose, then...Vogue!
Rebecca looks beautiful as always. Does she ever take a bad photo? What an amazing woman.
Have fun in London...you lucky pooch!
Debbie
Great photos Tracey! Would have loved to have been there....
Safe travels to London....looking forward to more pics!
:)
6:28 and i am already busting a gut laughing. what great shots - even the "not quite ready" ones. we have photos of the same items but photographed in such different ways. i love that. i will get more up tomorrow. had to throw a sneak peek in today.
safe travels. i will miss you too. some year we will have to venture across the pond together and shop til we drop.
xo!!
BEAUTIFUL! La
First of all....I LOVE your jacket...secondly you are too cute to be a dork...lastly have a wonderful time...give my best to the Queen!!!!!!!!!!! x0x0
You are all adorable, and what a heavenly event! I would love to be around that much chippy furniture! Sigh...
Cheers!
Kristen
Oh my gosh....I want everything in those pictures including those cute haircuts!
gail
adventuresininnkeeping.blogspot.com
Oooh Aaaah Ooooh Aaaaah!
Thanks for the eye candy ;)
I could crawl into to some of those cozy pictures you took! what a treat to get to go! And you got to meet one of my very best friends! It sounds like you all had such fun.
i like a lot of the items you chose to photograph!! that comment about T being Farah - hilarious! (but true!!) and love that one of Jenn - super nice...she looks so grunge/chic
btw - you are so not a dork...you are always beautiful!
Sounds like an amazing time! Hope the Creative Connection will be an annual event. I would love to go!!
thanks again for showing us some of the cool stuff you encountered...it was amazing...inspiring...loss for words
Splendid images...have fun in London! ♥O
What gorgeous treasure to be had! It sounds like a successful trip with friends and treasures alike!
Lovely pics, and Jen is such a fun person. So glad I got to know you gals & My "dogs are still barkin"
ttyl
Margo
Tracey - Enjoy London and from all of us girls here in blogland THANKS for sharing such lovely treasures.
What fun! I would love to go to the Junk Bonanza! It's like patina porn! Love it!
Oh, just a moment while I wipe the drool off my face:) What fun, wonderful, beautiful, treasures and wonderful friends. Have fun in London.
Jeanette
Oh Tracey,
You have taken me to shabby and distressed heaven !! I can't pick out any single item as I love and covet them all.....I don't think that you will find anything as good as this in London !!
Have a wonderfful trip and enjoy every minute. XXXX
Ooooh i love those old rusty thing!!
Beautifull stuff, im jealous haha
Greets and a nice week
Wow, what wonderful photos you took. I didn't get to see most of this at JB, so enjoyed your blog immensely.
Have a wonderful time in London. I'd love to shop that city for jewlery redesign... sigh
Enjoyed the blog party and meeting you gals.
Gretchen
I could look at your photographs all day long Tracey :-)
Wow those pics are delightful,magazine quality! I just love everything the merchandising is PERFECT! thanks for sharing I live too far away to go! I bought a nice chipped green step ladder recently,I am going to move it on top of a table for display in my shop as soon as I leave this comment! Thanks for the inspiration!
Natalie
I really admire the way in which the vendors have presented their goods - and the lovely photos of course.
Louise x
What fun it is to see all the treasures that were there. Thanks for posting so many beautiful pictures. I wouldn't even call that a junk bonanza...they all look like treasures to me!
I would've had to take a 2nd mortgage out on my home if I went...in your photos alone I went nuts.
I hope you have the best time in London...it's a great city.
Oh Tracey...love every one of the pictures:) Junk Bonanza looks fabulous through your lens; I spied so many treasures I would've "grabbed" if I'd been there! Have a safe & happy trip to London:)
Great pictures Tracey! Glad you gals had a blast!
You're right Tracey... Polly no-likey the first picture, you are lucky you redeemed yourself with the second one ;) And you said I was beautiful, so you're off the hook....
Wow! What truly scrumptious pictures, thank you for sharing them. I wish I could jump right into them and explore the stalls for myself! Mandy x
Outstanding!!
I really loved your pictures!
Klem, Jannicke
Wonderful post! Happy times! I wish we had something this great out here! Looks like a ton of fum! Have a great trip! Can't wait to see what you bring back! If your in Notting Hill stop by rachels new store! Lulu
Great photos...It looks so amazing...practice shots and all of you three they are terrific and fun!
~*~* I am drooling all over my keyboard right now!!lol.. I LOVE all the fabulouse chippy farmhouse pieces!!!thanks so much for sharing~* Hugs, Rachel :)~*~*
Hi Tracey,
thank you for sharing your wonderful photos. Junk Bonanza looks like an amazing place to go to.
Love all the old treasures and seeing photos of you, Rebecca and your friends.
Have a wonderful time in London! I know you will it is fabulous.
Hugs
Carolyn
Tracey, your
pictures of JB
really did it
justice ~ it was
THAT amazing to
the eye!!! Loved
the pics of my
"Chicago posse"
as I think of all
of you : ) !! I
don't think any
of you really take
a bad pic ~ uh-uh!
Have a super time
in London and I
can't wait to see
what you bring back
and your fab photos!
xx Suzanne
Wow girlie you did good. Really a great job capturing the market. I love the pics of you guys. Totally cute. Have a ball in London. Jealous!!!
Thanks for the gorgeous photos tracey...
It looks like a stunning lot of goodies..
enjoy London...
ps..you will have to get your hubby to have a business meeting in Melbourne australia!!
xx andrea
Oh, please post more! I wouldn't get tired of looking at your pictures. Thanks for posting these
Hi Tracey!
This looks like it was such a fun trip!
I loved so many things that you found!
Small world running into Rebecca!
Have a great rest of the week
Blessings and hugs,
Donna
Wow, these are all great photos, Tracey...and even when you're being a dork, you STILL look gorgeous! It was so fun meeting the three of you!
Hey there...won't be long now..you must be so excited! Had to come by and tell you I love the tea towels,she is so bad..having her cook for me is a big enough treat..I think she is trying to fatten me up!!The room looked awesome,but my photos are way too dark to post,so I will have to get back up there and take more..enjoy my friend enjoy!!!! xo
...Wow I think I stopped breathing...looking at these wonderfyl pictures took my breath away....Great Stuff!
What amazing treasures. I especially love the old mattress springs! A clever way to show off a spoon collection. Happy fall to you! Merci ~ Chelle
Such great photos and sounds like a fun time. I'm liking those numbered galvanized buckets with the pretty Fall flowers. Have a great tirp!
So much fun, Tracey! I wish I could follow you around.
That metal planter is my favorite!
Can't wait to read about your London trip!
Hi Tracey, I read your interview by an italian magazine...awesome!! We all love you!
Laura@RicevereconStile
Hi Tracey
I am drooling over all the beautiful photos of the Junk Bonanza you took for us. It's a haven for all things vintage. We don't have this in Singapore.
Moy Yin
looks like a wonderful time.
Hello Tracey,
Wow---junk bonanza looked amazing--such wonderful photos. My friend Hope was able to go and said it was incredible. Might have to check this out next year.
have a lovely day.
What I wouldn't give to be able to play in all that beautiful junk! And what a fantastic group of women...
Please do keep up the great work on your blog - I come here often, looking for design inspiration, and you never fail me! Thanks.
Hi Tracey
Really wish I could have gotten away and shopped but I keep reminding myself I am trying to get rid of stuff! your photography is amazing as always.
Thanks for the pictures even if I look, shall we say fluffy...
Have a great time and safe travels.
Blessings
Rebecca
Ahhhh, architectural salvage, now you're speaking my language! :-)
Great photos, and that last pic of Jen is really beautiful.
Have a great Friday!
Hugs,
Anne
Tracey, loved seeing your pictures. I didn't get to shop much as I was tied to my booth. And I don't think I actually got to meet you at the blogger party (but I got to meet Traci and Jen). I'll have to drag Amy of Whisperwood (yeah right, she'll be running--lol) to Kane County so we can met up with you gals. You all seem like a hoot to hang out with!
Hi Tracey! Yay!! The pics!!! :))
JB looks like it was so much fun! I think my head would just spin with so many ideas & pics I'd want to take of course. You all look so stylish~ I dress very similar to you. I hope you are having a wonderful time over in London right now! Happy Anniversary! I love the idea of putting the mini white pumpkins ontop of mercury glass candlestick holders in your photo... totally going to snatch that idea!
Hugs-- Lara
I haven't seen an commercial lobster pot (silver with handle & holes) like mine since I had to let mine go years ago when I moved..and now miss it, but back then, I had no idea of how French, how industrial, it was. I used it for my kids' toys! And I got it for free when a restaurant was remodeling!
Dear Tracey,
I am Italian in Rome I read your interview in a newspaper I was very impressed of your work your shabby is wonderful.
can I get to my favorites?
I would be pleased if I spent too to see my work and maybe advise me on something.
I'll wait
Simona
Looks like a super show, Tracey! Have a wonderful trip to London!
Ah.....! thanks I really needed that. You, were Beautiful! never fear of that!
Lisa
Great post! It has me inspired to rework my own antique booth!
--Lee Ann
My heart just skipped a beat. So much inspiration in every photo. I'm soooo jealous. Wish I could be there.
Somehow, along the way, I lost the post about you going to London! Are you on assignment for Fifi? Can't wait to hear all about your journey there. And hold onto your purse...the prices will knock you silly!! Yikes!
Hi Tracey!!
I am your newest follower, your blog is absolutely amazing, so wonderful:)
Come to visit my blog.
Have a great day, Greetings from Europe, Biljana
HAHAHA...Polly Pocket!!! I love that last photo of Jen!! I agree...she is one of the most talented ladies I know. Congrats on the magazine!! Where did you get the brownish sweater you are wearing???? Email me promptly:-))))
what a beautiful collection in each space...I think I feel the familiar adrenaline pump...ready set go! Oh how I wish I could have been there...this is the first time I have heard of the show...it looks amazing!
thanks for sharing and MORE PLEASE!
looks like a blast! i think i would have had to come home with the dress form! have fun in London!!
congratulation for your article!!!!
LOL
Gaia
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