If you know anything about me, you know I can’t resist a good flea market, yard sale, vintageย store, dumpster dive. Northwest Arkansas is junkin heaven, I’m not kidding. My personal favorites that carry everythingย from rusted farm equipment and repurposed everythingย toย Brady Bunch Seventies are 410 Vintage Market, Fayetteville’s Funky Yard Sale, Long Ago Antiques, andย Daisies and Olive (Prairie Grove). Of course technically I’ve only been here a few weeks so I’m sure there are many I have missed. I will check them all out eventually.
Mostly I just browse (I swear). I enjoying lookingย at how things are displayed andย repurposed.
Here are a few pictures from The Junk Ranch, a two day event held each fall and springย in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. I met up with my writer friend Laurie who isย a serious junker withย a great eye for cool finds. Laurie is the perfect person to thrift with, plus we have similar tastes which is fun too.
What aย flawlessย autumnย afternoon. Look at that sky. Better yet, LOOK AT THAT BARN!
Live music provided the perfectย backdrop. Crossing August sounded just like the Dixie Chicks!
Pumpkins for sale.
Inspiration propped on the ground, hanging from the tent poles. Everywhere.
Lots of memories.
And of course treasures.
And more treasures!
We had a great time:)
I bought thisย vintage tin platter. It’s my favorite shade of turquoise. And it’s almost as big as the coffee table on the back porch.
I love it!
Where do you like to “browse” for treasures?
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
P.S. Look at this tablescape by Figgy Pudding. Perfect for harvest time. Shovel handlesโค!
Musical Pairing:
Crossing August
Barbara Tate says
I love that barn. I wish we still had our barn. I can’t remember when it ” left the farm”.
Laurie says
I must have been laser-focused, I didn’t even notice you taking pictures! LOL!!
Dot says
Beebe, AR has 6-8 flea markets – I lose count as some come and go quickly. But some have been here for years. The best ones are the once-or-twice a year sales because folks save their best junk for those.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Yes the once or twice a year ones are special!
Sarah Shotts says
I didn’t make it to the Junk Ranch this time around, but it looks awesome!
I love looking for treasures in thrift stores, but one of my favorite finds was an antique wooden door at The Rose in Rogers. I used it for the background of my blog header. Many people thought it was my desk, but it’s just an old door. Love using it for photography backgrounds. ๐
Talya Tate Boerner says
Great find Sarah! I haven’t been to The Rose. I’ll have to check it out.
Colene says
It was a beautiful day for junkin’ or anything else. Nice platter! Barns are special. I wish we still had our barn!
mrs June Graham says
love the platter—-my favorite color too—-I have it sprinkled around my living room—pillows, vases, table top, candles, picture frame!!!!!! I’m always looking for that color!!!!!
Talya Tate Boerner says
me too:))
Dorothy Johnson says
Wish I could have tagged along. I love those outings. Great post and pictures. There are probably lots of places to explore up toward Greer’s Ferry Lake. We may have to take an extra day to do that.
Amy says
Thank you so much for the lovely article and for coming out. You did an amazing job capturing the atmosphere of our show in your photos. We hope to see you in the Spring!!
Dana Wilkinson says
Enjoyed the show and your nice article. I also love that your cover photo is of my Dad’s booth ๐
FIGGY PUDDING says
Thanks for featuring a few photos of my booth, including the rustic/ vintage table scape with shovel heads. I do have a store in Jane, Mo., only 10 short miles north of Bella vista, Ar.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Great to know! I will add your name to the photo so readers will know the amazing crafter of this table! Thank you.
Peggy Fowler says
Where in NWA can I find Architecutural Salvage shops? I’m looking for a antique fireplace mantel.
Talya Tate Boerner says
Check Daisies and Olives in Prairie Grove. They have cool things and some booths have architectural salvage.