I mentioned on Friday that I was headed up north to check out the Junk Bonanza in Shakopee, MN.
My chauffeur for the week-end was the awesome Kim from NewlyWoodwards. Kim and I survived 12+ hours in the car together. That right there is a test to see whether a friendship will hack it or not. I think I’ll still have lunch with her. Yeah, I think so. Even if she didn’t let me nap in the car.
My hosts for the week-end were the lovely Cindy and Nick from The Flipping Couple. These two are adorable. Kim and I were greeted with our own bedrooms in their beautifully renovated house. They fed us delicious meals. Their dogs kept us entertained with ball playing and petting. I highly recommend staying with the Flipping Couple if you’re in the Twin Cities. I should write a review on Trip Advisor.
Now for the junk. Hmmm, the junk. I’m going to be honest. I was a little disappointed. Maybe I had unrealistic expectations in my head. I was picturing many rows of booths with multiple vendors with a great variety in merchandise. In reality, it only took us 1 hour to get through the entire place. The booths were packed into 3 smallish buildings and there were a crap ton of people. Part of my problem is that I’m not a fan of crowds. It’s harder to bargain hunt when people are bumping into you left and right, blocking aisles, etc. I figured the prices would be a little higher but most of the items weren’t in my cheapskate price range.
Overall though it was still entertaining. I found some decent inspiration. I didn’t find any bargains but I still enjoyed the junk eye candy.
Can someone explain to me the obsession with creepy old doll heads? There was an entire aquarium full of them in one booth. (I’m sad I didn’t get that photo. I was trying to pull Cindy away from them.) But seriously. Can someone explain this weirdness to me?
I really liked these diagrams. I just couldn’t figure out a good place for one.
If the letter “S” (the first letter of our last name) was left, I would have owned one. But no such luck.
I can’t say I won’t go back but I also won’t necessarily make a special trip for it. Beings it only took us a little over an hour to get through, we had plenty of time to hit up the Mall of America and Ikea. Yes, I made my maiden voyage to Ikea and it was everything I ever dreamed it would be.
Anyone else attend the Junk Bonanza? Who wants to stay with the Germans? How was your maiden Ikea voyage? Do share.
I mentioned on Friday that I was headed up north to check out the Junk Bonanza in Shakopee, MN.
My chauffeur for the week-end was the awesome Kim from NewlyWoodwards. Kim and I survived 12+ hours in the car together. That right there is a test to see whether a friendship will hack it or not. I think I’ll still have lunch with her. Yeah, I think so. Even if she didn’t let me nap in the car.
My hosts for the week-end were the lovely Cindy and Nick from The Flipping Couple. These two are adorable. Kim and I were greeted with our own bedrooms in their beautifully renovated house. They fed us delicious meals. Their dogs kept us entertained with ball playing and petting. I highly recommend staying with the Flipping Couple if you’re in the Twin Cities. I should write a review on Trip Advisor.
Now for the junk. Hmmm, the junk. I’m going to be honest. I was a little disappointed. Maybe I had unrealistic expectations in my head. I was picturing many rows of booths with multiple vendors with a great variety in merchandise. In reality, it only took us 1 hour to get through the entire place. The booths were packed into 3 smallish buildings and there were a crap ton of people. Part of my problem is that I’m not a fan of crowds. It’s harder to bargain hunt when people are bumping into you left and right, blocking aisles, etc. I figured the prices would be a little higher but most of the items weren’t in my cheapskate price range.
Overall though it was still entertaining. I found some decent inspiration. I didn’t find any bargains but I still enjoyed the junk eye candy.
Can someone explain to me the obsession with creepy old doll heads? There was an entire aquarium full of them in one booth. (I’m sad I didn’t get that photo. I was trying to pull Cindy away from them.) But seriously. Can someone explain this weirdness to me?
I really liked these diagrams. I just couldn’t figure out a good place for one.
If the letter “S” (the first letter of our last name) was left, I would have owned one. But no such luck.
I can’t say I won’t go back but I also won’t necessarily make a special trip for it. Beings it only took us a little over an hour to get through, we had plenty of time to hit up the Mall of America and Ikea. Yes, I made my maiden voyage to Ikea and it was everything I ever dreamed it would be.
Anyone else attend the Junk Bonanza? Who wants to stay with the Germans? How was your maiden Ikea voyage? Do share.
aw, i'm sorry it was a little disappointing and small, but at least you got to go to ikea and hang out with awesome friends!
ReplyDeleteBummer that Junk Bonanza wasn't all it could have been! Now you need to do a post on your maiden Ikea voyage! I keep telling Aaron he needs to plan a date night for us to go to IKEA to check out all their new stuff. :-)
ReplyDeleteMake the trip to Brimfield instead....6 miles, 6,000 vendors....so worth it!
ReplyDeleteYour first Ikea trip? Nice! The wall behind you in the Ikea photo looks like your bathroom stencil... hmm. You sure this is your first visit? ;)
ReplyDeleteI live just south of Shakopee and I've never heard of the Junk Bonanza! Too bad it was dissapointing, but anytime you can fit Ikea in it's a good road trip in my book! I visit Ikea often - maybe too often...
ReplyDeleteI figured the prices wouldn't be at the cheapskate level, but that stinks that there wasn't more junk. Yay for Ikea though. I'm expecting an Ikea post tomorrow. PS I saw a pic on Instagram of the doll head filled aquarium. I don't understand this trend either.
ReplyDeleteRumor has it an Ikea is coming to KC... less than an hour from us. My fingers and my toes are crossed that it's true!
ReplyDeleteAn aquarium of doll heads? Totally incorporate that into a nice vignette! You'll start a trend!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun trip. Junk Bonanza has my name all over it! And I've only been to Ikea twice - completely overwhelmed both times. So much to take in!
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I don't know how close to Illinois you are, but Bloomington has 3rd Sunday Market. I believe it is May-November. It sounds a lot like the Junk Bonanza. I've been once and really enjoyed it. You can find it on facebook. There are lots of pictures of some of the stuff they had this past weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh what a fun weekend and a great sale. I spied those amazing Thonet chairs and they're exactly what I'm looking for right now. Sounds like a good "girl" weekend as well.
ReplyDeleteHow very, very cool - we need something like this on my side of the country.
ReplyDeleteBummer that the Junk Bonanza wasn't awesome, but at least you got to hang out with them. Looks like that was fun and really is a trip ever wasted when you get to go to Ikea AND the Mall of America? I've never been to the Mall of America, but I'm kinda jealous of that one.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that was your first trip to Ikea! Are you hooked now?
ReplyDeletehaha Trip Advisor review. ;) So fun that you got to spend that time with those ladies even if the Junk Bonanza was more Junk than Bonanza.
ReplyDeleteGlad you lost your IKEA virginity. I hope it was as good as everyone says it is.
Okay, weird comment. I'm done now.
You've never been to Ikea?! I hope you enjoyed your first trip there :).
ReplyDeleteLoving that junk! Tuesday Morning totally has those metal pot thingies in the second picture! $49 each, I believe. Looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteNext time I'll have an aquarium of doll heads to decorate your bedroom.
ReplyDeleteExcept not, they're creepy.
I miss you! Come back!! Beemer says he misses you, too.
Bummer it wasn't as great as expected, but it sounds like a fun trip! Those diagrams were pretty awesome though ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that was the first Ikea adventure!!
I have only been to Ikea one time, and it was years ago. I'd love to go back ASAP!!
ReplyDeleteawww even if the junk wasn't that great, what a special girl's weekend!! You all look beautiful and I hope you had a great time :)!! Glad you loved IKEA too ;).
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