JUNK BONANZA ADVENTURE! Come Junkin' With Us In Minneapolis At The Junk Bonanza! WE SCORED BIG!

[@gorgo1945]

Hi Laura, The longer I "know you" via your You Tube channel the more admiration I have for you as a person. Your attitude to your lovely niece, Mia, helping and teaching her using all your aquired knowledge, your kind inclusion of everyone you meet and your ability to embrace everyone in the "junkin' scene" and of course your encouragment to your subscribers. You are a lovely person. You have brought a smile to my face today - thank you so much. xx

[@TravelinMama73]

I just came across your channel today and I'm addicted 🥰

[@melvaallen2774]

Hi I saw the Ali I saw the aluminum Christmas, gee I wish I live close to the Junk Bonanza, I want that silver tree

[@lovematters7515]

Awesome jewellery!! You rock that hat Laura 😎

[@lauraatoakstreetexchange]

Obviously you have to get the playful tabby! Looks like a busy and fun day! Thanks for taking us along!!

[@sarahcarotabrand8943]

All the vendors did such a great job styling their spaces! Lots of unique items! So fun!

[@leftcoastrevivals]

They really did!

[@christinarychleski1058]

Nice score Maya. I love love love the checkered earrings.

[@virginijamilasauskaite9597]

The jewelry is very nice, especially the necklace with it's unique shape. The hat looks so great on you!

[@robinmp8300]

Wow! well that was pretty fantastic! love kitty painting and that green and white pottery vase and all those turquoise rings!! I wish I could get there, cant travel at my age anymore. Maya is so adorable, I love her. The black hat is adorable on you Laura!

[@wacobayless9033]

I can't believe how many things I see in your videos that were in the house of a couple I did housekeeping for.

[@joycohen938]

You rock any hat but that one is particularly fabulous in you!

[@biancanagy3342]

I loved the hat . It really suits you Such stunning stalls.

[@charlenelynch6505]

Hi Laura! I'm located in Montreal I've been a decor artist all my life - but now I'm working for my own account. I collect mid century modern decor items, art deco ware and all things fun. Although, I pair it with my original paintings. When my new shop is set up I'll give you a shout luv 🦁🌻

[@maryclaremayo6157]

Hi Charlene! I grew up in Montréal (Ville St Laurent) and moved to Toronto way back in 1978. I've just started watching Laura's videos and loving it.

[@PinkOrbz]

I heard from many people that this Fall event was one of the lower turnouts they've had for vendors. The best time to go to Junk Bonanza is in the spring; the fall is always smaller. So I definitely recommend coming for the spring event, there will be way more vendors! Other markets in MN include the Medina flea market, which is every Sunday May - Oct, Minneapolis Vintage Market, which is a once a month pop-up, Oronoco Gold Rush, in August, and Elko New Market, which is once a month during the summer. There are more, but these are my tried and true events in Minnesota. It is really interesting to hear that the pricing is similar to the NW, I would have thought it would be cheaper here!

[@gretchenschaumann1808]

I agree wholeheartedly with what you have shared here about our Minnesota market areas. I too was surprised that she felt the Mpls area was similar to PNW, as I would of thought we would be a lot cheaper. My niece and her significant other purchased a silver plate ornate platter for $150 in Minnesota at an antique shop and they were thrilled. They were from Seattle and said it would be WAY more expensive out there for the same thing. I had the same tray they had bought and think I paid like $15 for it, so I was shocked they thought $150 was a steal. 😂😂😂

[@amyweaver7413]

Wow was that fun! Such a great deal on those rings. ❤😊❤

[@gailgoldys3706]

Very nice Laura glad you're teaching your niece

[@nancyodonnell5298]

Love the hat!!! You look gorgeous.

[@daniellephilp8619]

I'm a hat girl too love it! But OMG all that jewelry you scored!! My Auntie inspired all us girls to wear turquoise and us being part Cherokee Indian well I think we are just drawn to it . 💓💓

[@stoker1931jane]

09:20 my 🇳🇱 Grandmother (back in the 70s/80s) had a heavy brass Turtle like that... Probably hailing from even before that period - it was an ashtray!! Because back then: Everything . was . an . ASHTRAY!! 😅

[@jackietaylor4196]

The Rings are my favorite finds ❤💜

[@terrychristian2210]

My friend and I also play the penguin ice bucket game when we go antiquing. Love the hat on you!

[@annemiller8399]

Laura I loved that darkened silver Jerusalem cross with the 3 opal’s!

[@gairunnalls8923]

My favourite is the hat. It looks great on you. I also love the Lizard Brooch.

[@snowflow07]

Loved the hat best!

[@gretchenschaumann1808]

I am from the Minneapolis area and have been attending this show since it’s inception. It truly is a great place to spend some time hunting for that special unique piece that speaks to you personally. I too love the vendor you bought your jewelry from visit them each time I attend. I have bought some really cool pieces too. I used to be a vendor at Junk Bonanza back during the hey days before there were so many other events throughout the country, and people would fly in from Texas and even as far away as Japan to shop the event around 2009 time period. I am so happy to have found you on KZbin as you are a joy to watch and are so gracious with sharing and educating your viewers as you shop. Thank you! I design jewelry for a living with up cycling as well as using organic natural found elements and gemstones, so will need to look for one of your jewelry videos next. My husband and I are contemplating taking a road adventure out from Minnesota to the Oregon Coast and may need to pick your brain as to what and where we need to see along the way. I enjoy thrifting and seeing beautiful God created views along the way. ❤

[@leftcoastrevivals]

Hi Gretchen! You should road trips to Oregon in the summer if you can. Oregon is just so beautiful in the summer months 😁 I’m hosting a huge flea market in the middle of July this summer so if you plan it around then I’d love to meet you at the market! I’ll be doing a meet up both days ❤️

[@gretchenschaumann1808]

@@leftcoastrevivals Thank you for your reply. We were thinking more towards the 20th of May, as I heard that it’s less busy and a nice time to visit? Your flea market sounds enticing. Can you message me the general area that you will be having this event in as well as the dates? Or is there a spot for me to contact you direct?

[@Betharoot]

If you go to the Junk Bonanza, they do have an "Early Bird" entrance time. It is well worth it!

[@middleagecrazy4234]

I am a hat girl! Love the hat. Everything was so eye appealing!!!

[@MsRoseteach]

I am soooo glad that the "chill" music is back with the great vibe.......so relaxing .....the reason I love you Laura, not to mention we have the same style!!!!

[@hollysnow5290]

Very cute hat.

[@francesh3423]

@8:56 I have that style ring, but it has turquoise stones only. Love it and if it's the same, it's a very solid expandable ring👍

[@lisaroberts1729]

I have one of those bags / a must have!!

[@totallytania7978]

The jewelry!!!🤩

[@leftcoastrevivals]

So much good jewelry at this market 😍😍😍

[@k.d.1050]

Hi Laura, this Junk Expo had so many amazing things. That carved table was to die for. I also saw the 2nd Part of the Thrifting Vegas episode on your friends channel. I can't wait to see it from your point of few. I'm so curious if you got to take video of you zip lining over downtown Vegas. I also really can't wait to see you riding a camel & see what you bought on that trip. It looked incredible on IG. Keep up the terrific work. Your Channel is growing like crazy. Congrats!

[@jkschnik6952]

Laura I love your videos! Minnesota & ND are my neighborhood. I'm in SD. I would love to thrift with you because I have never seen one of those penquin ice buckets. Now I really want one!

[@LindaKayHolevas]

I love it all, but I really love the mixed metal ring. I wear a lot of gold now, so I don’t wear my turquoise rings as much as I used to. If I found a turquoise ring with mixed metal, I would be all over it, too!! I also really love the little funky candle holder/vase! It’s very unique! Thank you, as always, for sharing!! xo

[@Grace2010H]

I have one of those ice buckets and it’s amazing! I bought mine at an estate sale for $8. I use it when we have company and stock the bar. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@sharonmakowsky172]

Love the bird statues! Great things you found. Tell Mya again I love her nails! Can’t wait for the next video.👍🥰💜

[@kellysorg357]

Gorgeous jewelry!! Wow that mixed metal ring is everything!!! 😊

[@andreabenson2491]

Good finds girls! 👍👏🎉💃💃

[@lisat6977]

I'm missing it this year because I am in Michigan but absolutely MY FAVORITE! Not sure if they had them this year but the Bloody Mary's are AMAZING! Enough food on the stick they put in there I do it as my lunch and then keep shoppin'!

[@leftcoastrevivals]

Oh man we missed out! I head about the Bloody Mary station but we were so busy shopping 😂

[@spayne062009]

I just got some of those vintage Libby tom collins glasses in Austin this Summer! Loved the pink and green✨

[@stacyblow3420]

Love the hat and the adorable lizard!

[@lindahudson6308]

Love the bird family!!! ❤

[@prophouse504]

Information about stuff is so accessible that it is harder and harder to walk into a curated event or shop and find picker deals. The folks that do Junk Bonanza and alike know what they are buying and know how to figure it out if they don’t. Good for them. I think George offers the best advice for pickers - look for what doesn’t “go.” I paid $4 for a piece of Tango Glass in a farmhouse booth - it was the only spot of color in the entire booth. I buy Mid Century from what has become a honey hole, but they specialize in primitives. Finding the goods is all about thinking outside the box.

[@heididepotter8136]

Woow what a line and big store! I agree even after years and years we still lern

[@kristalantiques]

Wow! You're in my neck of the woods. Welcome to Minneapolis.

[@barbarafuhrman7395]

A PNW memory for me was the antique sales at the Setac Mall. Aka the Commons now.... this story took me back in time with friends giggles an loads of tressures...

[@nancyloomis3046]

Laura, it was so much fun to share this “junk” picking trip with you and Myra? (I’m so bad with names, sorry.) These fantastic and huge events don’t seem to be quite as common on the East coast as they are in the Midwest and west, I think? There are some, of course. We live in Md just outside of DC. On occasion my hubs and I go to “The DC Big Flea”in at an event center in Chantilly, Va. The promoters claim it’s the biggest antiques and collectibles show in the mid-Atlantic. I still don’t think it’s quite as big as this one in Minnesota from the looks of the size of that building. Nearby Pennsylvania is the state nearest us that has so many antiques and vintage stores, big events and huge flea markets. The Lancaster, PA area is where The Crazy Lamp Lady lives and it’s also home to Karen from The Lavender Clothesline, two of my fave reseller channels (along with yours 👍.) Of course the East coast does have the “690 Mile Yard Sale” that goes from northern Alabama to Michigan. I’ve never even been to any part of that road trip yard sale. And there are other “50, 100 mile” yard sale routes all over the country, I thinkYou may already be familiar with these? Thanks!

[@nildagarcia5398]

Amazing stuff love the jewelry thank ur for sharing

[@janosz193]

That orange and green ring is gorgeous!!!

[@bethb7965]

Hi Laura! One of your videos showed up on my feed yesterday and I ended up binging and subscribing! So much fun!! Loved the white chair you looked at towards the beginning of this video. Was hoping you were going to get it, but then remembered you flew there... Happy shopping!!

[@heathermullen4546]

Great video. Thank you for a snippet of your Moroccan vacation. Looking forward to that travel vlog. Morocco has great shopping.

[@leftcoastrevivals]

Working on it now! It’s going to be so special to share that adventure ❤️

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Lots of fun.

[@vanessaedington879]

That hat is everything! It looks great on you too!

[@sue-zthomas6065]

I have a question, when it comes to antiques, I’ve always heard not to restore it but to leave the vintage look with it. Is that true and if so, does that apply to vintage jewelry s well?

[@debsherman9453]

Love the hat you found. It’s looks great on you.

[@junebennett978]

Another Great Episode!! Thank You!! God Bless!

[@janenilsson3156]

You and niece are cute, cute. I enjoyed this KZbin Laura, I've learned a lot from your travels

[@smileybead]

I so want that cat painting. I have a mighty need.

[@chandaharkins4418]

It might be because I've had a glass or two, but I teared up watching Maya tell you her story. What a sweet auntie you are! I'm envious of your relationship.

[@rickhartman6299]

(From Mrs H) Love, Love your channel your style is nearly the same as mine. Wishing you and your husband success at becoming parents you both seem so lovely!!!

[@ririmr4978]

Ohhhhhh 4:28 that aluminum tree WOW

[@tammieparrishmiller3669]

I had some good luck at my hometown Goodwill today! Something told me to stop in and I'm so glad I did! I got 2 Teak Salad bowls and one had 4 smaller bowls to go with it and they are perfect, just need to oil them up and bring some life back to them. Yay! I'm starting to love the brass now too, and it's all your fault Laura! Miya, Congrats on your glasses from your sister! Who would have thought?!

[@plantholicmax8185]

If you ever come to Wisconsin let me know!! There are so many amazing places to visit!

[@cmarq817]

Just so happy for you! Lovely finds and exciting jewellery! My favourite is the cross… beautiful ❤️

[@djmond3497]

I think I need to mosey on up to Minnesota to the Junk Bananza!

[@marycoleman3711]

O wow your about two hundred south of moose lake next time you come to minnesota you shpuld g o to duluth and superior they have some great junk stores (antiques)

[@Iloveanimals369]

Loved it! As usual.

[@Sorrel488]

Love junk bonanza and Oronoco Gold Rush Days in Aug.

[@rikkemeek1506]

You guys have so much fun😃 You always find great picking places👍

[@ldiane5462]

Love the hat! Thank you for sharing!😊

[@peggy-ann1961]

I think it’s because they show up everywhere she thrifts! They seem to follow her around! I’d love to get my hands on one but they don’t seem to be in my area at all! 😁🇨🇦

[@vixen1443]

I saw a bun warmer! LOL Have fun girls, thanks for taking us along with you! 🌹💓🌹

[@alysrichardson9428]

The hat is amazing on you!!!

[@maryeliason1504]

Great haul. Loved the hat on you best!

[@ucsbalum73]

Was that a C Jere world globe wall sculpture?

[@angelashdesignsandthrift517]

I love turquoise with gold which is hard to find. Is that ring with both gold and silver for sale and if so…what size?

[@styleago-go3028]

Mustard Moon is definitely my fav at the Junk Bonanza!!!

[@MsJet1]

I love the cat painting!

[@pamavery9352]

Your music is always spot on!

[@bridgettesitton7018]

So close to 100k hun yay so happy for you much loves xxx 🥰❤

[@peggyfiedler1556]

Just loved the birds!

[@seqinisationhd3440]

Just discovered you fabulous channel,I’m totally hooked

[@annettebaker4357]

So fun!!!

[@mariaroldan4200]

I agree, put is out there!

[@chelleschimmoller6503]

That hat is soooo you. Looks so good on you. I love that last cross pendant you showed.

[@rknroll52]

Sea Urchin Lampshades! One of a kind awesome!!

[@marielacey7928]

Try the lizard pin on the ribbon of your new hat

[@marybee4734]

LOVE THE BEAUTIFUL JERUSALEM NECKLACE AND YOUR HAT THE SILVER AND THE CANDLE HOLDER/VASE GLAD TO HEAR MAYA IS GETTING THE GLASSES SHE 👍 LIKE🥰🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝

[@robynboling9833]

That hat is EVERYTHING!

[@laurieboughfman5727]

Love the birds!

[@bfoster2335]

How do you find out where and when these are going on

[@danahinson8212]

You and Mia (sorry if that's misspelled ❤️) really make a great team! I love that you're passing on your knowledge to her; what a great legacy you have! And that hat looks awesome on you!

[@leftcoastrevivals]

Thank you!! She’s such a wonderful person. I’m so proud of Maya 🥰

[@contempl8ive]

I think you said Maya has her own “shop” now? I’ve been trying to find out which video you said that but can’t! Can you remind me?❤

[@marshatee9089]

Hi Laura. I learned from an auctioneer and appraiser that Curtis Jere are/were the last names of 2 separate artists. They were collaborators.

[@leftcoastrevivals]

They sure are! The C stands for Curtis and the Jeré is for Jerry 😁

[@heididepotter8136]

That kitty is so cute( à friend fot Lorenzo lol) Love the jewelry and the birds. Grate pieces. Thank you for sharing

[@debrabrandwein1054]

It would be great if you could do a mini class on vintage silver and stone jewelry

[@persiphonehellecat]

Fantastic show!

[@janetwheeler4210]

Fun times 😄😁😁😁

[@maggiepatrick892]

Is the cat that you show in some of your staging for sale? Looks to be sheet music paper mache ?

[@ninojanashia6508]

You have a great taste Laura ❤️ Regards from England.